Obagi 360 Exfoliating Cleanser

Obagi 360 Exfoliating Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“360 Exfoliating Cleanser”
Source: Dermstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4.3–6.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–3.3%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~1.7–2.5%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.5–2.2%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.1–0.4%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05–0.15%
Exfoliation
Polylactic acid, Papain
Not delivered
What the product description says
“360 Exfoliating Cleanser”
Source: Dermstore

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, polylactic acid, but These ingredients is not the most effective.

Polylactic acidEffect: LowUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation~4.7–7%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~4.3–6.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Polylactic acidUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliationMedium~4.7–7%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.01–0.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polylactic acid~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

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Decyl glucoside~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium pca~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Panthenol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Papain~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Carbomer~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Algin~0.01–0.05%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Algin
Ingredient list view

Water, Polylactic acid, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Papain, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Algin

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