Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence Versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Updated on March 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
