The Ordinary's Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

The Ordinary's Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is a water-free, stable solution. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging. In its pure form, vitamin C is unstable in water which is why The Ordinary provides it in a water-free formulation. Alpha Arbutin reduces the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. This formula offers a combination of 8% Ascorbic Acid and 2% Alpha-Arbutin that work together to visibly brighten the loo