Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Together?
Great Together
Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) work great together!
What You Should Know
- •These ingredients complement each other and can be used in the same routine.
- •Apply in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.
- •Both can be used in the same routine step without conflicts.
Recommended Layering Order
Step 1
Alpha Arbutin
active
Step 2
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
botanical
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
active
Hydroquinone's gentler cousin. Alpha arbutin fades spots without the bleaching-paper reputation.
botanical
The multitasker that calms, brightens, and basically raised half of Eucerin's Anti-Redness line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) together?
Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Alpha Arbutin before or after Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Alpha Arbutin first, then follow with the other.
Are there products with both Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
We don't currently track any products that combine Alpha Arbutin and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as key ingredients. Layering two separate products is the typical approach.
Is Alpha Arbutin stronger than Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Alpha Arbutin has 4/5 clinical evidence; Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has 4/5. They have similar clinical backing.