PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
combination skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
dry skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
sensitive skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#8: LACTIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
fungal acne
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
#7: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
By skinconcern
clogged pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
large pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
dull skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
pigmentation
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
COMEDOGENICITY & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA contains 12 ingredients in total.
👉 The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, Alpha-Arbutin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
👉 The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ A form of hyaluronic acid
∙ AHA
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AQUA | keine Daten | keine Daten | SOLVENT |
2. ALPHA-ARBUTIN | keine Daten | keine Daten | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
3. POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 | keine Daten | keine Daten | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |