PRODUCT REVIEW
Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
sodium laureth sulfate
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
chamomilla recutita extract
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
betaine
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
chamomilla recutita extract
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
All ingredients
betaine
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Medicago sativa extract, Borago officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Saponins, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Parfum, Ci 17200, Unknown, Ci 19140
Sources
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products