Alpha Arbutin 02% Face Serum vs 10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Minimalist

Alpha Arbutin 02% Face Serum

Serum · 21 ingredients

Minimalist Dark Spots Removal Serum with 2% Alpha Arbutin for Hyperpigmentation Reduces Blemishes, Acne Marks & Tanning with Hyaluronic Acid & Butylresorcinol.

FARMACY

10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum

Serum · 13 ingredients

Farmacy's 10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum visibly brightens, targets dark spots, and reduces hyperpigmentation with a waterless formula that’s gentle on skin.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

Vitamin C+Hyaluronic Acid

Hydration support

At a glance

Vegan

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Cruelty-free

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Price

$10.99

$41.01 less

$52

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Antioxidant

Hydration

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Antioxidant