PRODUCT REVIEW
Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum
arbutin
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
arbutin
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
clinicalVitamin C + Arbutin Brightening SerumA serum that helps minimize the signs of skin aging and uneven skin tone for a brighter complexion.
ascorbic acid
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Scientifically-formulated and proven effective to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and uneven skin texture.
propylene carbonate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
4.2% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol denat.
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbic acid
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
arbutin
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
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
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
4.2% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol denat.
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
All ingredients
propylene glycol
4.2% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol denat.
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Arbutin, Propylene carbonate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Hydroxyacetophenone