Alpha-Arbutin
What Alpha-Arbutin is & what it does
A purified form of arbutin that gently releases hydroquinone-like brightening to fade the look of dark spots and even tone. It is stable and well tolerated.
What does Alpha-Arbutin do in skincare?
Alpha-Arbutin is commonly used as a skin-brightening ingredient that targets the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It is a stable form of arbutin and is popular in serums aimed at a more even-looking complexion.
Is Alpha-Arbutin safe?
Alpha-Arbutin is widely used in skincare at low concentrations and is generally well tolerated. As with any active, sensitive individuals can patch test, and pairing brightening products with daily sunscreen is commonly recommended.
Is Alpha-Arbutin natural or synthetic?
Alpha-Arbutin used in cosmetics is typically produced synthetically for stability and purity, although arbutin compounds also occur naturally in some plants. The cosmetic-grade ingredient is generally lab-made.
Sunscreens with Alpha-Arbutin
We rate 63 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Maruderm SPF 50+ Anti Blemish Sun Cream
91/100
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Bielenda Skin Protect Illuminating And Energizing Protective Face Cream SPF 50 PA++++
91/100
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Maruderm Maruderm SPF 50+ Anti-blemish Sunscreen Spray
91/100
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Cosmed Sun Essential - Alight Fluid SPF 50
90/100
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Cosmed Alight Fluid SPF 50+
90/100
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SkinArté Sunshield Advanced Anti-aging Protective Cream SPF 50+
90/100
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Bielenda Beauty Molecules Protective Ultralight Serum Drops SPF 50
88/100
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Bielenda Youth Exosomes Concentrated Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Serum SPF 50
87/100
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bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50
82/100
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Illuminare Sun Protect Face & Body Lotion Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100