Why is the price so much higher than Beautylish or The Ordinary's own site?

I am buying directly from The Ordinary. it isn't a big deal to wait a few more days vs. paying twice as much. And free shipping on orders over $25. Paying double is ridiculous! I get more product at cheaper price, free shipping just by being patient. I used to find Amazon was cheaper and faster shipping than buying directly at store, I am finding that it is opposite with Amazon now. Now I find that I would be paying a lot more for product to have in 2 days instead of 7 days. It isn't life or death things that I am buying. 5 extra days isn't really going to shift my world, but paying double for a product feels like extortion.

Why is the price so much higher than Sephora or The Ordinary's own site? It is $8.90 at both places and I payed $14.95 at Amazon! TWICE AS MUCH???

If it's out of stock at your local store why is it ok to pay more for the same product & size ? Ridiculous. Amazon prices are ridiculous even Cerave & Cosrx products are more expensive here , it's the last place I'll look for skin care from now on. Outrageous!!

Does this work any better with the Niacinamide from the ordinary or does it lighten spots enough on its own?

I am not an expert in dermatology. I will try to answer this to the best of my understanding. Niacinamide is just a vitamin that is present many foods. It probably has minimal effect, if any, on skin coloration. In fact high doses of niacinamide is used to increase hdl levels. Yet people who take very high does of this vitamin have not reported any change in the skin complexion. Alpha arbutin on the other hand is probably a precursor to hydroquinone or it works similar to hydroquinone. This is a bleaching agent and it acts to decrease pigments in the skin. Therefore Alpha arbutin is also effective in reducing skin pigmentation. In my opinion the two are entirely different compounds having very different pharmacological effects. I do not know why people use niacinamide for reducing pigmentation. That does not make any sense to me. As far as hydroquinone is concerned, it does bleach the skin, but the question remains whether it is long lasting or short lived. I do not have answer to that. I think Alpha arbutin works the same way. But be careful; your skin may be sensitive to it and this compound may cause allergic reactions like rashes and/or itching.

From all the information and packaging it appears to be original. If it is fake, the copy is extremely well accomplished.

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G**I

Good one for hyperpigmentation

My skin love this ..noticed gradual changes in my hyperpigmented skin but should be paired with sunscreen ..anyway I get new big acne all the time due to my job ..but this serum really helps my skin to fight with dark spots

30.08.2025

H**D

Targeted Dark Spot Solution

This serum has been amazing at reducing my dark spots and uneven skin tone. The Alpha Arbutin works gently but effectively, while the hyaluronic acid keeps my skin hydrated and plump. My complexion looks brighter and more even after a few weeks.

21.09.2025

S**K

Honest review

Never gonna use this again my face got hurt

8.09.2025

S**A

A wonderful product

It actually works, and what’s most amazing is how little the price is for such an effective product. I had uneven pigmentation on my face which has lightened so much that now it’s unnoticeable.

20.04.2019

B**1

Love it

Loved it

28.07.2025

Z**I

Good

I am using this product now..so I can't say anything about its result at this moment...after using it about 2 months,then I give a real review..

18.08.2025

A**R

Pigmentation fighting and hydrating

Amazing product. I have had pretty bad acne for many years but after using this product every other day for about 5 weeks my face has almost no redness. Nearly all my acne scars have faded significantly so that I really have to focus on my face in the mirror to notice them. In addition, this contains Hyaluronic acid, so it's really hydrating too.I apply this after I chemically exfoliate as this product works best in an acidic environment. This makes my skin feel relieved as chemical exfoliation does dry my oily skin out somewhat.

28.09.2017

S**0

Value for ££

This product was recommended for me to use on clean skin before moisturiser to correct the hyper-pigmentation on my face. I'm Indo-Caribbean and most of my hyper-pigmentation is around my mouth and cheeks. I've been using AM and PM for >1 month now and I can see a slight improvement. I believe in giving products a chance by using at least 2 courses and I've just started my 2nd 30ml bottle. Other benefits for me with this product is the cost (so cheap compared to most brands out there), simple design and makes my skin feel so good!

16.05.2020

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