Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Obagi CLENZIderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser removes dirt, debris, makeup and excess oil with 2% Salicylic Acid to prevent clogged pores and leave your skin refreshed.Dead skin cells are washed away, promoting new, healthy cells to rise to the surface.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Obagi CLENZIderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser removes dirt, debris, makeup and excess oil with 2% Salicylic Acid to prevent clogged pores and leave your skin refreshed.Dead skin cells are washed away, promoting new, healthy cells to rise to the surface.”
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.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser Daily Care Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidButyl avocadate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseChamomilla recutita flower extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Ethoxydiglycol~1.6–2.3%
Parfum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1–1.45%
- 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 GlycerinMenthol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl lactate~0.35–0.85%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium lauryl sulfate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateWater~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Butyl avocadate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium edta, Ethoxydiglycol, Unknown, Parfum, Glycerin, Menthol, Menthyl lactate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Water
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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.
| ObagiClenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skin | CLn Skin CareCLn Acne Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Cocamide Mea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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