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