Obagi Acne Cleansing Wipes

Obagi Acne Cleansing Wipes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes for oily or acne-prone skin are formulated with 2% salicylic acid to help treat and prevent acne while quickly cleansing and refreshing the skin.”
Source: Obagi Medical

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)2%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2–3%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.15–0.55%
Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Capryloyl glycine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes for oily or acne-prone skin are formulated with 2% salicylic acid to help treat and prevent acne while quickly cleansing and refreshing the skin.”
Source: Obagi Medical

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol) 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: decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.8–1.2%
Capryloyl glycineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.01–0.05%
Exfoliation
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“gently exfoliate”
Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High2%
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~6.6–10%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2.7–4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2–3%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Salicylic acid2%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hamamelis virginiana water~6.6–10%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Propanediol~4–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Brassica oleracea italica extract~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Bioflavonoids~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Decyl glucoside~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Dextrin~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polydextrose~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Amylopectin~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Niacinamide~0.15–0.55%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

More about Niacinamide
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Sarcosine~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Capryloyl glycine~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Hexylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Salicylic acid, Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Bioflavonoids, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Decyl glucoside, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Sarcosine, Capryloyl glycine, Alcohol, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol

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Irritancy High Low Low Low
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