Obagi blender
Obagi obagi blender lists 17 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains siliconesContains PEGContains sulfates
Formulation view Specialty emulsion containing hydroquinone and high-concentration vitamin C, with chelators and antioxidants. Preserved with parabens. Targeted for pigmentation care. Factory observation: Actives are oxidation-prone; requires strict light-sealed storage, rigorous testing of irritation risks, and compliance validation for potent ingredients.
Key ingredients
- 美白剂
- Hydroquinone Usp
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbic AcidBHT
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
Other ingredients
Phenyl TrimethiconePPG-2 Myristyl Ether PropionatePropylparabenSaponinsSodium Lauryl SulfateSodium MetabisulfiteTea-SalicylateTocopheryl AcetateWater
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone Usp | 美白剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Saponins | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tea-Salicylate | PRESERVATIVE, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER · 限制 V/3 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Hydroquinone Usp
- Potent bleaching agent inhibiting melanin; strictly regulated, assess skin irritation and systemic toxicity risks.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
- Non-ionic emollient for skin conditioning; contains PPG structure.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Saponins
- Saponins, natural non-ionic surfactants providing mild foam; diverse botanical sources (e.g., soy, licorice) require allergen screening.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Tea-Salicylate
- Multifunctional additive for preservation, light stability, and UVA filtering; usage limited by regulatory caps.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
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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