Products The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% When to use

When (and how) to use Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% by The Ordinary

Last updated on March 27, 2024.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening.

How often

91% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 3 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

481 routines created by our community use this product.

Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Avoid use around eyes. Use sun protection in the AM. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Used together in 30% routines

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Used together in 17% routines

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Used together in 15% routines

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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%.

used in the evening

Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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used in the evening

Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Intensive Purifying Gel

Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer

Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+

Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Plumping Daily Booster

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original

Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Learn more

Check out our complete guide to the ingredients in The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%.

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