Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
4.3(720 reviews)
Dark Spots, Brightening
RM48
- Free shipping over RM120
- NPRA-notified
- 30-day returns
- Fragrance-free
TargetsUneven Tone & Dullness
Suited forAll Skin Types
FormatSerum: Water-Based
Key ingredientsAlpha Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate
When to useMorning and/or evening
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol.
Inside the formula
Kadar's Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is a serum: water-based built around Alpha Arbutin 2%. It is dosed to work, printed on the front, and made without added fragrance or filler. Targets the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks over time.
A stable brightening active that targets excess pigment. Uneven tone and stubborn marks.
Alpha Arbutin: Fades the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks over time.
What’s in it, and why
Alpha Arbutin: Targets the look of dark spots
Sodium Hyaluronate: Hyaluronic acid; deeply hydrates
How it works
Alpha arbutin is a stable brightening active that interrupts excess pigment production, targeting the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks without the instability of some other brighteners.
- Step 1Apply morning & night
- Step 2Interrupts excess pigment production
- Step 3Dark spots fade over time
TargetsUneven Tone & Dullness
What to expect
- Weeks 4Marks begin to look less noticeable.
- Weeks 8–12More even tone with consistent use and daily SPF.
- OngoingBest paired long-term with sun protection.
A guide, not a guarantee. Consistency and daily SPF do most of the work.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA in a real routine
How to use & layer
Morning & evening
Apply morning and evening before creams. Daily SPF is essential for brightening results.
Where it fits: Morning and night before creams. Pairs well with vitamin C in the morning, and daily SPF is essential for brightening to show.
Testing shows
Targets the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks over time.
Pairs well with vitamin C in the morning for tone.
* Based on Kadar consumer and instrumental testing. Individual results vary.
Good to know
- Suited to
- All Skin Types
- Experience
- Beginner-friendly, introduce one active at a time
- Format
- Serum: Water-Based
- Fragrance
- Fragrance-free, no essential oils or dyes
- Pregnancy
- Generally considered suitable; confirm with your doctor
- Made in
- Malaysia, to ISO 22716 GMP; NPRA-notified
Highlights
- pH5.00-6.00
- Fragrance-freeYes
- Alcohol-freeYes
- Oil-freeYes
- VeganYes
- Cruelty-freeYes
Formulation compatibility
Already using something else? Pick a product to see how Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA layers with it.
See how it pairs with every active class
- NiacinamideFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Azelaic acidFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Vitamin C (gentle)Fine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Vitamin C (strong)Fine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- AHA (glycolic / lactic / mandelic)Fine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- BHA (salicylic)Fine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- RetinoidFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- PeptidesFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Copper peptidesFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Barrier & hydrationGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
- HydratorGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
- SunscreenGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
Frequently asked
Do I still need sunscreen?
Absolutely. Without daily SPF, pigment keeps returning and brightening stalls.
Can I use it with vitamin C?
Yes, they complement each other for tone.
How long does one bottle last?
Used as directed, most serums last two to three months. Once opened, use within the period-after-opening shown on the pack (usually 12 months).
How is it shipped, and can I return it?
Free nationwide shipping over RM120, dispatched within one working day. Unopened products can be returned within 30 days; if something irritated your skin, contact us and we will make it right.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes, especially with actives. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before using on the face.
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