The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA - 1 fl oz - Ulta Beauty

I've been using this for a couple of years and it's been a staple in my skincare routine. However, the last bottle I received has a horrible onion/garlic smell. I did a deep dive and found others complaining as well. According to The Ordinary's website, they changed the formula because people were complaining of discoloration of the serum. They added an ingredient to prevent that from happening, and this ingredient apparently smells horrible. I honestly thought the product had spoiled. Even when I wash my hands after applying, I can still smell it. I'm currently on the hunt for another Alpha Arbutin prodect now, sadly, because I just can't heandle the odor. I would've rather dealt with the discoloration than this personally....

This has been my holy grail, everyday product with incredible results but after having an alarming experience on the first day of vacation, the company confirmed they changed the formulation. It also now has a strong fish odor on the skin.

Effective and gentle on my sensitive skin. My fair, freckled complexion is noticeably brighter, spots and freckles are significantly faded. I use daily in combination with the Ordinary Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil, Moisturizer and Glycolic Acid toner.

Was looking forward to addressing acne scars and hyperpigmentation. I was only able to use the product twice before my skin completely rejected it. I did see a brightening and tightening effect, but that didn't matter because it caused tiny red bumps to appear and an itchy, painful rash. I had to wash it off and hoping the rash doesn't scar. Clearly, I'm allergic to one of the ingredients. Still open to cautiously trying products from this brand.

Have used this for years and LOVED it. But the new formula is terrible!! It smells like onions and then your face smells like onions and your hands smell like onions from applying it and you cannot escape the smell. If they bring the old formula back I will buy but otherwise I can’t use this anymore

Great for dark spots post acne.

Great for dark spots post acne.

I liked this product since it was so cheap and did help subside any breakouts, however, I didn't see much change. I used this product consisitently and went through it fairly quickly compared to other The Ordinary serums. If you have a few pimples this could be a good option, but if you have a good amount of acnr scars I feel like there is better options out there.

I purchased this to address hyper pigmentation. I use this product faithfully, twice a day, for a couple months. This product made Difference no difference. Also, this smells like garlic.

The smell is so bad

It works well in removing my dark marks on my face.

This is a great product for me, I'm a Fitzpatrick 3 and it really evens out your skin tone. It's suppose to have some of the chemical properties of a hydroquinone but in a safer gentler approach. I've only used it a week and can tell a difference but my skin responds very fast and others may need more time.

Have used the original formula and loved it. Recently got a bottle of the new formula and today it smelled extremely strong of onions. Will not purchase again.

I'm 34 & I have had severe acne for most of my youth and early adulthood. I got it under control using other TO products, but about 5 months ago, my adult acne came back with a vengeance & have not been able to get it under control. I felt like a tren again trying, re-trying products to be disappointed. I have used this once before but more for hyperpigmentation & since my acne has been leaving me with marks, I decided to try this again to help with that at least, even if i couldnt get the acne under control. AND MY GOD, this has calmed my acne down dramatically!!! I have only ised it twice, but the relief of my acne calming down a little has made me have hope. I'm going to continue using this & hope little by little it calms it down, but as of now i am elated & relieved!!! Again, doesn't hurt to try if you have felt a little helpeless, this might help you too.

After 3 days of use, Alpha arbutin caused my skin to be super dry and flaky and also burnt my skin around the eye

This use to be my holy grail product - but they've changed the bottle and definitely the formula. It use to not only help with hyperpigmentation but it also plumped up my skin and gave it a glow. Now it does nothing to my skin except make it break out and look dull and dehydrated. So sad, use to be amazing. Just threw away half a bottle.

Unfortunately my skin is very sensitive so my skin became very itchy and developed a small rash near the top of my cheeks. I had to discontinue using it.

When i recieved it thought i got the wrong serum. Just wondering if the packaging has changed.? I love this product and has been uding it for years and its works

This product worked really good but it took two weeks to see results but besides that works good.

This product worked really good but it took two weeks to see results but besides that works good.