The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Updated on March 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, 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
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
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Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Reviews
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Very good for acne fighting and dark spots/hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. Brightens your skin, making it glow. Better than the Ordinary niacinamide in my opinion.
Performs very well on skin smoothening and brightening with Niacinamide.
Although the Cosrx 15 Niacinamide does better in terms of skin brightening and smoothing and breakout recovery with Zinc PCA and Allantoin, this one is less irritating and redness as well as more hydrating and less expensive. Really recommend it for dry and dull skin, sensitive
