The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HAThe Ordinary
Multi-Antioxidant Radiance SerumA serum built around Alpha arbutin and AHA, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for pollution defence and antioxidant protection.
Brand price
USD 10.35 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 12.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioning
UV Absorber
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ergothioneine
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine is the heterocyclic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ergothioneine →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →
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