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Arbutin Products
Keep in mind: only apply arbutin creams or serums to the areas on your face affected by hyperpigmentation, and wash your hands after so you don’t discolor your hands.
Arbutin Products
for Dark Spots
Arbutin is an effective ingredient for treating hyperpigmentation (dark spots) because it has the ability to naturally lighten skin by stopping extra production of melanin, the pigment that creates skin color, through pausing the tyrosine production. Less tyrosine equals less melanin, which means less pigmentation and brighter, more even-toned skin. We’ve put together a GHS curated selection of our favorite arbutin skin care products. All the products we’ve chosen are:
Keep in mind: only apply arbutin creams or serums to the areas on your face affected by hyperpigmentation, and wash your hands after so you don’t discolor your hands.
Why we love this 2% arbutin serum
It uses a 2% concentration of arbutin versus the standard concentration of one percent to fight hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It also contains squalane as well as hyaluronic acid which both work to keep your skin hydrated after exposure to alpha arbutin. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
It uses a 2% concentration of arbutin versus the standard concentration of one percent to fight hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It also contains squalane as well as hyaluronic acid which both work to keep your skin hydrated after exposure to alpha arbutin. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
Why we love this proprietary blend arbutin serum
It uses a proprietary blend of arbutin and kojic acid to fight hyperpigmentation and discoloration. It also contains cucumber and thyme to calm and soothe skin, as well as hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin hydrated after exposure to arbutin and kojic acid.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: dry, combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$$
It uses a proprietary blend of arbutin and kojic acid to fight hyperpigmentation and discoloration. It also contains cucumber and thyme to calm and soothe skin, as well as hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin hydrated after exposure to arbutin and kojic acid.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: dry, combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$$
Why we love this 2% arbutin serum
It uses a 2% concentration of arbutin versus the standard concentration of one percent to fight hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps keep your skin hydrated after exposure to alpha arbutin. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
It uses a 2% concentration of arbutin versus the standard concentration of one percent to fight hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps keep your skin hydrated after exposure to alpha arbutin. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to moderate sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
Why we love this 2% arbutin serum
It has a 15% complex blend of powerful brightening actives that consists of 5% niacinamide, 3% tranexamic acid, 5% pentapeptide, and 2% alpha arbutin - all these ingredients help fade hyperpigmentation and address discoloration concerns.
Best for: mild to stubborn sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$$
It has a 15% complex blend of powerful brightening actives that consists of 5% niacinamide, 3% tranexamic acid, 5% pentapeptide, and 2% alpha arbutin - all these ingredients help fade hyperpigmentation and address discoloration concerns.
Best for: mild to stubborn sun spots, age spots, acne scars, and melasma
Skin Type: combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$$
Why we love this 1% arbutin moisturizer
It provides intense hydration to your skin with two forms of hyaluronic acid while also working to brighten the appearance of mild dark spots and discoloration. It also contains papaya enzymes that help smooth the look of textured or dehydrated skin, resulting in a softer complexion. Bonus: it is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
Best for: brightening, dryness, mild sun spots and age spots
Skin Type: combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$
It provides intense hydration to your skin with two forms of hyaluronic acid while also working to brighten the appearance of mild dark spots and discoloration. It also contains papaya enzymes that help smooth the look of textured or dehydrated skin, resulting in a softer complexion. Bonus: it is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
Best for: brightening, dryness, mild sun spots and age spots
Skin Type: combination, normal, and oily
Price: $$$