REVOX B77 JUST Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
REVOX B77 JUST Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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REVOX B77 JUST Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
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REVOX B77 JUST Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

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REVOX B77 JUST Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 7 ingredients
Made a difference in my hyperpigmentation
Made a larger change in fading my hyperpigmentation than the ordinary niacinamide, the extra HA also provided an extra bit of moisture which is good, would have liked to see bigger changes after using it for 6 weeks though...
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
I'm orange...
When I first started using this I was like, “great, a vitamin C that doesn’t burn”. So I began using it frequently. Slowly, I noticed my skin was turning orange, but just on my face. Turns out this product was oxidizing ON MY SKIN. The serum itself was still pretty clear, so I wasn’t applying an old or bad product, but when exposed to oxygen while on my face it began to STAIN it as Show more
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My face has never been redder and hurt more in my life...