Obagi c c exfoliating day lotion
Obagi obagi c c exfoliating day lotion lists 32 ingredients on its label, 30 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
- Glycolic Acid
- Arginine
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Squalane
- Polysorbate 60
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- PEG-8 Dimethicone
- PEG-8 Ricinoleate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Glycerin
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Dimethicone
- Steareth-2
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Bisabolol
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Butylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Isobutylparaben
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view W/O emulsion with high-concentration glycolic acid for exfoliation, blended with squalane and hyaluronic acid. Preserved with paraben blends. Suited for thick, rough skin. Factory observation: High-acid systems require precise buffering to control pH, preventing unexpected interactions with surfactants and preservatives.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- ANTISTATIC
- Arginine
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneEthylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60
Other ingredients
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsopropyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePEG-8 DimethiconePEG-8 RicinoleateSodium HydroxideGlycerinAscorbyl GlucosideSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolCetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20DimethiconeSteareth-2Tetrasodium EDTABisabololMethylparabenEthylparabenButylparabenPropylparabenIsobutylparabenFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-8 Dimethicone | 皮肤调理剂,增溶剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-8 Ricinoleate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| 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 |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
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.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- PEG-8 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone offering slip and spreadability; helps disperse silicone ingredients, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.
- PEG-8 Ricinoleate
- Castor oil derivative, PEG-based surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-derived castor oil, PEG part requires monitoring in sensitive populations.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- 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
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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