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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
combination skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
sensitive skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#8: LACTIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
large pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#4: HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
dull skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
pigmentation
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#8: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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 |