Head to head
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA vs Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Same comparison whichever way you searched it: Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster vs The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA.
The bottom lineThe Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA does the same job for less.
VichyMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid BoosterSee every ingredient in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster, decodedWhich should you pick?
Pick Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA if
- dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
- fine lines and firmness are the goal
- you want the more affordable option
Pick Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster if
- your barrier feels stressed and needs the support
- plump, lasting hydration is what you want
What each delivers
Side by side
| Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Serum | Serum |
| Key actives | Alpha Arbutin 2%, Lactic acid | Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid |
| Texture | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. |
| Fragrance | None detected | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 12 listed | 14 listed |
| Price | ~€9 | ~€22 |
What's in one but not the other
The two labels share 1 of the 25 ingredients between them. The actives are where they part company.
What each one adds acts on The living epidermis, The stratum corneum for The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and The stratum corneum for Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster. That is the layer each is understood to act on, not how deep it travels.
Only in Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Both share
No active in common.
Only in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneAlpha Arbutin 2% + HA
- Fine lines & firmnessAlpha Arbutin 2% + HA
- Dryness & dehydrationMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is the cheaper of the two (~€9 vs ~€22).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Is The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster better for dark spots & uneven tone?
For dark spots & uneven tone, The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA does the same job for less.
Which is cheaper, The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster?
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is the cheaper of the two (~€9 vs ~€22).
Can I use The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster together?
They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.
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