Alpha Arbutin The Ordinary
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this video learn how to use Alpha Arbutin The Ordinary to clear Hyperpigmentation.
I specifically love The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin for getting rid of hyperpigmentation from dark marks following acne scars black skin and brown patches from Melasma.
Here are the video Time Stamps:
0:37- What is Arbutin
3:23- How does Alpha Arbutin work
7:48- Why I love the Ordinary Alpha Arbutin
10:50- Other product recommendations
11:36- How to use Alpha Arbutin in a skincare routine
step by step skincare routines black women dark spots and especially skincare routines for sensitive skin
Products recommended in this video include:
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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The INKEY List Alpha Arbutin Brightening Serum
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Skin Brightening & Anti Aging Serum with Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin, Licorice, Hyaluronic Acid (2.3oz)
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SUNDAY RILEY Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream
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The Ordinary 8% Ascorbic Acid and 2% Alpha Arbutin
The Ordinary 2% Alpha Arbutin and HA
The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin
JJ Labs Skincare Solutions Skin Lightening Serum
Sunday Riley Tidel Brightening Water Enzyme Cream
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Hopefully you enjoyed this alpha arbutin the ordinary review!
#alphaarbutin #skincare #hyperpigmentation
Thanks for watching❤️
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this UA-cam channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this UA-cam channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Hi dr. Stephens💗, loving this hyperpigmentation series! Could u do a video on body acne/hyperpigmentation products
Hi! Thank you and yes I can make that video ☺️
Check out Dr Vanita Rattan, she is the best and has been doing this for years, she is the first to care about people of color skin products. She is into so much into formulation so full of information. This video is more like acopy cat of what Dr Vanita Rattan has already done
@@princessliann3583 My dear Dr Rattan is experienced yes but I would rather take advice from someone that actually has my skin color and is from African decent . She actually compliments Dr Rattan. She is actually more detailed younger with fresh and updated information. Please stop the harsh criticism. We are women that need each other.
@@princessliann3583 @princess liann, yes she is great, very knowledgeable, and has her own skin care line and sunglasses. Have you checked out the prices? Lol. And What's wrong with supporting newer YTers, too? If the info is correct, wouldn't it be pretty much the same? And why would you exert any energy to even comment this anyway? No one is going to bash you for who you want to watch.
@@DrAlexisStephens can u kindly help me with the information wheather I can use the ordinary alpha arbrutin +Ha 2% along with body shop vitamin c moisturizer?
Yes an African American dERMERTOLOGIST online. I love dr Dray but it nice to have someone who has ethnic skin and can relate.
Also check out dr vanita rattan.She deals with skin of color(blacks,Indians etc) exclusively.
Thank you so much!
@@RNM-bu4rj Yes, l 💜 Dr. Rattan I Watch HER As Well. She ls 👍 Great For Skin Of Color As Well. I, Am So Happy To Have Both of These "Amazing Doctors". Thank You Dr. Stephen's YOU Are Also Absolutely Stunning lnside & Out. I 🥰Your Energy. Also When YOU Show Your Beautiful Babies.
Definitely, not enough content and dermatologist who understand darker skins. There is also Dr Vanita Rattan who caters to dark skins and she owns the hyperpigmentation clinic. ☺️
Paquita El Maestro
Dr Rattan is not a dermatologist, she’s a doctor and formulator.
I’m a medical student who has been struggling with hyperpigmentation and acne for a decade now which has inspired me to want to specialize in dermatology. It is so refreshing to see an African American dermatologist who is sharing so much knowledge. You have a new fan! Turning on notifications.
Me too!
Go girl🥺🥺
@@therealest7640 that’s so awesome ❤️❤️❤️
@@ihuomaotika2656 thank youuu ❤️❤️❤️
Press on!! I'm sure you'll have a fulfilling life AND help people.
Been using Alpha Arbutin + Vit. C + HA serum for few months and it works. All my sunburns and acne due to overwork and hectic travel all gone in 3 months and my skin is great👍
How do you use them
A Black woman medical professionals that's a "regular Black girl". You KNOW what I'm talking about! Thank youuuuuuuuuu.
As a young black woman chemist, I just found your channel and WOW, I needed this. I'm obsessed.
Super informative. Not enough of black sisters on the skincare scene and you are an impeccable pioneer. This is really eye opening. Thank you.
I feel like I'm not even listening just looking at how beautiful she is! 😫😍
same!
O yes me too as my face is looking like 🔥 burnt 🍞 bread. I am going to order this today
😂😂😂Lol
Haha me too 🤣 she is gorgeous!
Yes! The irony of watching her to help improve my own skin but getting distracted by her skin lol.
For those curious about the product, yes it works! I have been using the Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin and Hyaluronic Acid for two months now and it has really faded my dark spots from acne scarring and the hyperpigmentation on my face. I can see a difference. I still have more time to go until the hyperpigmentation is completely gone, but as she mentioned it works very slowly.
Should you use it only on the dark areas of your face or use it all over?
Does the hyperpigmentation rebounds?
I have been using it for 2 yr and it has worked miracles 4 me!!
How slow?
Say a month for results?
You are inspiring the medical student me to re think and re consider dermatology as a specialization after I totally was disappointed of how little knowledge they teach us about the skin of color !!! Thank you SO much and take care ❤️❤️
Thank you thats one of the main reasons I created tis channel❤️
Please, we need you!!
You should do it! Dr. Stephens mentioned in another video that Blacks only make up #5 of total derms in the U.S. Latinos make up 4%. These numbers are embarrassingly low.
@@DrAlexisStephens Does the one with ascorbic acid work just as well??
Would love a video on layering products like Alpha arbutin, vit C, niacinamide and Azelaic Acid
I have the same question!
Mojitha Mohandas I learned from another UA-camr-the hyperpigmentation clinic, Dr. Vanita Rattan, following layering of The Ordinary products. 1. Vit C, 2. niacinamide, 3. alpha Arbutin, 4. Azelaic acid, 5. Moisturizer. It’s always thinnest to thickest.
@@Shawny424 Thank you :)
Mojitha Mohandas hi I am new to this but I just watched dr V’s videos. Do not use vit c with nicotinamide . Instead the derivative can be used . That is Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. I recommend u go through her videos or simply contact ordinary on their website and they can help you with a good routine depending on the products you wish to use (or your concerns). God bless
With Dr Ratan I believe the order she suggested was alpha r butin, niacinamide, Magnesium Ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C) derivative, Rentinoid followed by azelaic acid and moisturise. Remember to wait at least a few minutes between each layer or at least until each layer feels absorbed. Only incorporate in night time routine and if new to retinoids use between 1-2 times a week in the in initial stages. Always patch test behind ears and introduce products slowly.
Your skin’s complexion is so amazingly beautiful! Wow 🤩
Thank you for including the percentage of Alpha Arbutin we should look out for in this video. Please always give us the percentages of actives we should look out for in products, I realize that sometimes we require a bit higher percentages as WOC or POC. Thanks.
Using The Ordinary Alpha arbutin + HA on the morning and the Alpha arbutin + Vitamin C at night. Really good 👍 and of course sunscreen 😉 thank you for reminding the importance of using a sunscreen 👌
You are so pleasant and informative. I’m a 30 year old aa woman looking to become an esthetician and your page has been more than inspiring!! 🥰many MANY thanks 🙏🏽
Thank you so much!
Check out Dr Vanita Rattan page on IG, UA-cam and fb. She takes question after her live for an hour. She is more detailed et makes more sense et she is alwaysreviewing different products. You will benefit more checking her out, because she went to school for product formulation so she make more sense with easy to understand to words. Check it out.
Princess Liann thank you. I enjoy dr Alexis as well and often refer her as you are referring this doctor. Lol I love her more “industry” terminology as I’m trying to study but I love when things are broken down into Leimans terms. Can’t say I’d benefit “more” but I’m familiar with dr vanita. I have just never seen her videos. But I love supporting dr Alexis and African American dermatology and her breakdown on our dark skin types. Yay professional WOC in the medical field! 🥰
@@DrAlexisStephens please recommend sunscreens with iron that are suitable for black skin to protect our skin against visible light and fade hiperpigmentation
Princess Liann
Yes Dr Rattan reviews products and gives her opinion about them. But isn’t it strange that she herself as a formulator doesn’t use nor recommend the products she formulates herself? It makes me wonder 🤔. I do not doubt about the information Dr Rattan gives but why does she use other products being a formulator and knowing what is BEST for the skin of color?
Im happy we have a Doctor of colour helping us with our skin
Black
Damn!!!!! Her skin is beautiful!!! Shes beautiful!!!
I really like her videos!
Shes stright to the point!
And she looks sooo nice and kind!
Beyond happy that UA-cam finally decided to recommend a channel I can put to use and watch. I’m tired of seeing “pranks”, surgery & food suggestions! This is what I needed... for many reasons!
Can you please show us a skincare routine using Tranexamic, Azelaic, and Alpha Arbutin?
You make me want to go back to school to be a dermatologist.
I use a combo of Alpha Arbutin and Azalaic Acid for sunspots and a few stubborn acne hyperpigmentation scars. Keeps my HP down to a manageable dull roar. 🦁
Did it help ??
please do more videos on the ordinary. like which products to use for skin of color people that also have acne prone oily skin. i’m currently using the alpha arbutin + HA for a week now and hasn’t irritated my skin so i’m happy
Sure thing
Why is no one talking about how gorgeous she is omg she is glowing 😍✨✨
Yaaaa u rite🥰🥰
I noticed😂😂
Let's stay focus
Consciousness over the cookies
The amount of information you put together in one video truly indicates your in-depth knowledge on the subject, makes you more trustworthy. Thankyou for having this channel. This is one of the rare gems in the UA-cam that is tailored to a commodity that has been neglected for so long. Thank you for filling this gap :)
I'm so happy I found you!!!! I love an African American female doctor. Gives me life!
Would love to see a video breakdown on alpha arbutin vs azaleic acid.. which is best to use for Hyperpigmentation can both be used in a regimen ...if so where do you put retinol in the regimen? Can you put Azaelic and / or alpha arbutin on top of retinol night
Yes, Alpha Arbutin is probably my favorite product from The Ordinary!
OMG! Her skin is glowwwwinnnngggg
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Hi Dr, thank you so much for this series on hyperpigmentation. I have been diagnosed with scleroderma overlap dermititis 🙉 whatever that means... I have a skin discoloration with hyperpigmentation. My routine is all over the place I think. In the morning I cleanse with Kiehl's clearly corrective exfoliating cleanser, then tone with either fresh rose petals or Caudalie moisturiser toner, then black tea essence from fresh, clearly corrective serum, hydro-plumping serum and SPF moisturiser. Evening : same cleanser, serozinc mist, vitamin C suspension from the ordinary, azaleic acid from the ordinary, then vinoperfect serum, vinoperfect moituriser, then complete with squalane oil from the ordinary... I feel like I am doing too much. Once a week I also use epidermal re-texturing micro dermabrasion from Kiehl's and glycolic peel mask from Caudalie. This is a lot. But only because I didn't see any improvement using the Dermovate prescribed by my dermatologist. Please note that I am based in UK. Can you advise pretty please ? Many thanks. 🌹
Please keep creating content 😁😁😁😁 you the best
You are the best doctor in the world I love you sooooooooo much thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love your channel, it helps me a lot to understand the ingredients to treat my melasma... Love from Philippines 😍🇵🇭
I gave up on this after 3 months of consistent use. I saw very little improvement. I'll use hydroquinone instead, 3 months on 1 month off. Thanks Doc for helping us women of color.
This was great! I have had this issue since turning around 35. Amazing thank thank you
Girl! Keep these videos coming. I'm a skincare junkie and you definitely know what your talking about. Nice to see someone with the same color as me.
Thanks Dr. Stephens! I just ordered the Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin serum from the Ordinary as I’m dealing with two pimples that are turning into dark spots on my chin. Fingers cross this works for me!!
She is the definition of glow!
I'm 31 and ever since I got my period (I don't remember what age) I have suffered from acne and thanks to my love for tanning when I was a teen I have had discoloration and malasma due to sun damage. I never thought my skin would look perfect...
For Christmas i got a gift card to Ulta and I decided to get all skin care products to finally take care of my skin, I got the Ordinary's Niacinamide, alpha arbutin, and their moisturizer with HA. The niacinamide made my skin purge for 3 weeks but now I have no breakouts or little bumps at all and the alpha arbutin has cleared up all of the sun spots and damage and helped clear up any scars I had from my battle with acne.
My advice with the alpha Arbutin is don't rub it in all the way, I apply it to my face and then pat my skin lightly and let my face absorb the product on its own and I have had such great results by doing it that way.
Over all the ordinary is an amazing brand! I've never found products that work so well and for such a small price....
I just purchased my Ordinary alpha arbutine last week I just wait for results ❤️
Sunscreen for black girls please that has less white cast 🙁
Thank you so much for doing this
Love love love your skin very healthy and beautiful looking
You are my skin goals! 🤩 Just gorgeous through and through, Sis. Very informative and easy to follow!
I love your videos so much! two months ago I burned my forehead and I was trying to categorize the burn but as a black girl, I couldn't find ANY sites that showed typical burns (i.e curling iron burn, sunburn) on black or brown skin. all that being said, thank you so much for spreading information and representation for darker skin tones in dermatology and medicine.
Hi Doctor Stephens thank you so much
and I love your bed room ❤️
So happy I found your channel!! Thank you! The info in your videos is fantastic!
I am so happy i discovered you today💗
Please do a video on how to lighten up the upper lip skin (mustache area). And how to remove hair in that area without causing post inflammation hyperpigmentation. Also, please do a nighttime routine that incorporates your hyperpigmentation series.
Omg that darker upper lip area is exactly what I’m trying to treat now!! I really want to see a video by Dr. Alexis on how to fix this
@@kamelajameel2976 Me too sis!! It's sooo annoying.
Kamela Jameel I have a mustache of hyperpigmentation! I actually have to color correct my upper lip under make up.
I’ve been using the alpha Arbutin from the ordinary for 2 weeks straight 2xs a day followed by their lactic acid on my upper lip 30 minutes in between while I cook and eat dinner, and I can see the difference. It took about 2 weeks. At this rate I think it will be gone in 2 months. I cleanse my skin every day 2xs a day and exfoliate 1x week. I feel like I can’t do too many things at the same time because I get overwhelmed and I like to know what is working and what’s not. You can’t do that if using too many products. Right now I’m targeting my upper lip. Once that gets better, then I plan to use the alpha arbutin and lactic acid only M-W-F. And anti-aging products T-Th-Sa.
Same here ladies! It makes me so self conscious. I get laser hair removal for my upper lip and it has helped a lot with hair growth...but it’s still dark.
@@kamelajameel2976 alpha arbutin helps with that
Thanks very much for your valuable information!
Very informative! Could you do a video about a simple skincare regimen for dark skin? Preferably just to indicate what we should be doing daily and the order in which to do it?
Hopefully this would serve its Purpose especially after chemo🙏🙏
Dr where have you been all my life! Thank you for the videos. Thank you for using photos to explain. Visuals help a lot!!
You are so informative thank you so much
I Love your videos. Do you think you can do a video on your nightly skin care routine and how to layer products. Thank you
I use it for my dark knees and elbows and can see some results now
Please do a video on how to lighten above the upper lip. Thank you🙏🏾
Sooooooo informative thank you 🙏🏽
Love, Love, Loving your channel. I understand that this assist in boosting your vitamin C. I do not know how true that is, so I am curious to share my review when I receive mine.
Wow! You’re amazing dr!
I love you video! Bing watching them all...I wish I could send you a picture of my skin and you can give me the correct products to use
Just commenting to say how absolutely stunning you are! 😊
Princess Tiana, is that you 🤩 Thank you for all the detailed info
Nice review, please reconsider face glow face cream for oily face
I love this series. I’m also a darker skinned person with sensitive skin who’s suffering from PIH
I can't believe I haven't seen your channel before. I just ordered the alpha arbutin from the Ordinary and the niacinamide so this is perfect Haha. I plan to be a dermatologist in the future and I think it's important to learn about the unique treatment plans for people with darker skin tones even though I have a light skin tone, especially in dermatology textbooks. So happy to find your channel!
You’re glowing I’ll listen to o anything you have to say.
Makeup....😑
As always, such a good video with a lot of tipps and advice...thank you😚
Great video! I'm requesting a video on different actives that should and should not be used together. Especially niacinamide and acids. My research (online) has shown that niacinamide and salicylic acid should not be used at the same time because of the different pH needs but now others are saying they can still work together. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Can we use alpha arbutin with retinol ? Thank you for all the great informations doc. !
I love it! Learned so much!
So I just bought this product to try.
She is so pretty and her voice is so soothing😍😭😍
Glad I found your channel! 💜
Thanks so much, Dr. Alexis this is very useful! Keep the videos coming.
Hi Doc. Can u please do a layering of all the Ordinary products?
Please recommend a good brand for Kojic acid. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative.
I just found your page and I must say I feel so educated after watching your videos!!! I wanted to ask you this .. I use eczema medication.. is it safe for my steps to be wash, exfoliate, tone, medicate, treat and then hydrate ???
Thanks for an informative video Dr. Stephens!You keep mentioning sunscreen in your videos. A video specifically on sunscreen would be GOLD!. I have used sunscreen pretty much everyday for the past few years, but I do not re-apply, I use chemical sunscreens, and I find that my face is much darker than the rest of my body, which I do not use sunscreen on.
It could be the paradoxical hyper-pigmentation as I use acids and other actives. I don't think my sunscreens are working!
I have just found your channel and love it! I just started using The Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin a few days ago and after watching your video wondered if there was such a thing as too much hyaluronic acid in a routine. I have been using their Hyaluronic Acid as well as their Natural Moisturizing Factors+HA and didn't realize the Alpha Arbutin had HA in it too until you mentioned it. Thank you so much for all of this info you make available. It's so incredibly helpful in navigating all the confusion of what's out there.
There is! Your face can be overwhelmed so you might want to just use the NMF +HA alone and the alpha Arbutin alone and decide one for night and one for day. I would personally do nmf+ha at night and alpha arbutin under sunscreen by day. Hope this helps 😌
Thanks a lot!!Love from Ethiopia.
I just started using this today along with Azelaic Acid both from the ordinary..😌
Doc I love these vids i feel as if they are catered primarily to women , men also watch , this Alpha Albutin how to use and apply it ??
Thank you , this was amazing, great information ❤️
I can REALLY appreciate a woman with beatiful lips and teeth. With that said great video 😁
You are AMAZING 🤍 Thank you for the easy to understand the topic
OMG 😵 I obsessed 😣 binged watching but now I'm more confused than before I started 😔 I'm not sure what to do 1st
I purchased sunscreen and an moisturizer but now should I use Alpha Arbutin product, the recommendation on vitamin pills plus w the pre hypigmentation. And I also need the Dr.V LipX 😭😱 this seems like I'm still doing so much
Thank you for breaking it down! 😊
Hi! I found this really helpful please make a video on how to remove natural sun tan from the face :)
You are a gem! Can you do a video on hyaluronic acid?
Very informative video!!
Please make a video about tretinoin for hyperpigmentation!
I am hearing different advice on alpha arbutin when pregnant. Many say it is safe. What are your thoughts?
Hi Dr. Stephens would love to see a video on moisturizers!
Love you videos very informative I am very much interested in this product cuz I suffer with hyperpigmentation and mild acne. I use BP to treat my acne can I use this product with BP
Love your videos. You’ve been a big help
Can you do a video on exfoliating products for melasma skin.
So glad to see a Black dermatologist! Can you do a review of My Topicals' Faded for hyperpigmentation? It has Alpha Arbutin and Koji acid so I want to try it
Hello. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Can you please do a video how to use these products along with an AHA for KP.
Thanks for sharing Dr. Stephens. I recently purchased this product along with a couple other products from The Ordinary skincare line and I will try it out and see the results! It can be hard to find the right product to combat hyperpigmentation in women of colour. Great tips!
I love your videos they're very informative if I'm using a azelaic acid in the morning and a tretinoin at night can I combine that with the alpha arbutin
Hi Dr Stephens great vidéo. Can i use alpha arbutin all year around every days without break?