What skin types is Alpha Arbutin good for?

Alpha Arbutin is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Alpha Arbutin?

Alpha Arbutin works well with Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Alpha Arbutin safe to use every day?

Alpha Arbutin can generally be used in the morning. Recommended concentration: 0.5–2% (higher concentrations risk paradoxical effects).

Alpha Arbutin

Alpha-Arbutin

Also known as: α-Arbutin · Arbutin

Brightening

“A stable, skin-friendly hydroquinone derivative for targeted dark spot fading.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

Morning

Concentration

0.5–2%

What it does

Alpha arbutin is a naturally occurring glucoside derived from bearberry plants. It inhibits tyrosinase — the enzyme responsible for melanin production — in a gentle, controlled way. Unlike hydroquinone (its parent compound), alpha arbutin is stable and significantly less irritating, making it accessible for long-term use. The alpha form is more stable and potent than beta arbutin.

Benefits

Fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and sun damage
More stable and gentler than hydroquinone with a comparable mechanism
Suitable for sensitive skin at appropriate concentrations
Effective for brightening uneven skin tone

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

After toning, before moisturiser

Good for

All skinSensitive skinNormal skinCombination skin

Works well with

Niacinamide ›Tranexamic Acid ›Vitamin C ›Azelaic Acid ›

Heads up

⚠At very high concentrations (>2%), may cause paradoxical hyperpigmentation in some individuals

How to use

Apply morning and/or evening as a serum or toner. Pair with vitamin C and/or niacinamide for a comprehensive brightening routine.

Typical concentration: 0.5–2% (higher concentrations risk paradoxical effects)