Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA versus Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Propanediol • Arbutin • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Allantoin • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThe Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 2.
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
Usage
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
Reviews
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 12 ingredients
(Tried Nov 2022) This turned out to be one of those products that I had a bit of a hard time determining whether or not it worked even after a few purchases. If anything, I appreciated how budget friendly it was and the hydrating feel of...
(Tried Nov 2022) This turned out to be one of those products that I had a bit of a hard time determining whether or not it worked even after a few purchases. If anything, I appreciated how budget friendly it was and the hydrating feel of the serum, but I can't say it did much for my stubborn dark spots.
LOVE THIS
I love TO products, and this Alpha Arbutin is def my skin favourites! It helps in reducing my hyperpigmentation and the added HA keeps my skin hydrated.
LOVE THIS
I love TO products, and this Alpha Arbutin is def my skin favourites! It helps in reducing my hyperpigmentation and the added HA keeps my skin hydrated.
Cos De BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide 13 ingredients
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