Obagi c c cleansing gel
Obagi obagi c c cleansing gel lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Purified Water
- Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- L Ascorbic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Medicago Sativa Extract
- Borago Officinalis Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Sodium Chloride
- Saponins
- Xanthan Gum
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Butylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Isobutylparaben
- Glycerin
- Fragrance
- Yellow 5
- Red 33
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Gel cleanser using oat amino acids and betaine for mild cleansing. Enriched with vitamin C, aloe, and chamomile for soothing. Preserved with paraben blends. Ideal for sensitive skin. Factory observation: High botanical content is prone to contamination; preservation must be strengthened, and active stability monitored.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino AcidsCocamidopropyl Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- 抗氧化剂
- L Ascorbic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- TONIC
- Medicago Sativa Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Borago Officinalis Extract
Other ingredients
Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSodium ChlorideSaponinsXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenEthylparabenButylparabenPropylparabenIsobutylparabenGlycerinFragranceYellow 5Red 33
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| L Ascorbic Acid | 抗氧化剂, 美白剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Medicago Sativa Extract | TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saponins | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12a | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isobutylparaben | ANTIMICROBIAL · 限制 II/1375 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Red 33 | 着色剂 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
- Oat amino acid surfactant; gentle cleansing and conditioning
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- L Ascorbic Acid
- L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C); potent antioxidant/whitener. Unstable; requires airtight, dark, cold storage. Can be irritating.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Medicago Sativa Extract
- Alfalfa extract, tonic; flavonoids present, light-sensitive stability.
- Borago Officinalis Extract
- Plant extract for skin care and soothing; high levels of crude extract may sensitize.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Saponins
- Saponins, natural non-ionic surfactants providing mild foam; diverse botanical sources (e.g., soy, licorice) require allergen screening.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Butylparaben
- Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Isobutylparaben
- Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Red 33
- FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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