Obagi C Fx C-Therapy Night Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“rich moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phenyl trimethicone, cetyl alcohol.
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“brighten and even skin tone”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“help rejuvenate your skin”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient arbutin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholArbutin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinPpg-2 myristyl ether propionate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateTea-salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbic acid~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLactic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPhenyl trimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Bht~0.15–0.5%
Saponins~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Arbutin, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Tea-salicylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Lactic acid, Phenyl trimethicone, Sodium metabisulfite, Bht, Saponins, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ObagiC Fx C-Therapy Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Reform SkincareEveryday Moisturiser | Goldfaden MDBrightening Elixir Advanced Brightening + Anti-Oxidant Treatment | CitrixVitamin C 10 Percent Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 67% | 66% |
| Price | $102.00 | $46.21−$55.79 | $48.00−$54.00 | $72.00−$30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid | Cyclomethicone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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