Obagi : Nu-Derm

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Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel: Purified water, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, aloe barbadensis, medicago sativa (alfalfa) extract, borago officinalis extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, saponins, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, fragrance, d&c red no. 33, fd&c yellow no. 5. Obagi Nu-Derm Toner: Purified water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) distillate, potassium alum, sodium pca, panthenol, dmdm hydantoin, polysorbate 80, allantoin, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, borago officinalis extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, saponins, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, fragrance, fd&c blue no. 1. Obagi Nu-Derm Clear: Hydroquinone (4%), purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, asorbic acid, sodium metabisulfite, lactic acid, saponins, disodium edta, methylparaben, bht, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte: Purified water, glycolic acid, emulsifying wax, triethanolamine, glycerin, lactic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, kalaya oil, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, methylparaben, propylparaben, saponins. Obagi Nu-Derm Blender: Hydroquinone (4%), water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, sodium lauryl sulfate, tea-salicylate, lactic acid, phenyl trimethicone, tocopheryl acetate, sodium metabisulfite, ascorbic acid, methylparaben, complex 272 (saponins), disodium edta, bht, propylparaben. Obagi Nu-Derm Hydrate: Water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cyclopentasiloxane, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, saccharide isomerate, stearic acid, polysilicone-11, glycine soja (soy bean) sterols, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, hydrolyzed soybean fiber, sodium stearoyl glutamate, caprylyl glycol, bisabolol, allantoin, tocopherol, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, panthenol, carbomer, hexylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, laureth-12, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50: Octinoxade (7.5%), zinc oxide (10.5%), water, cyclopentasiloxane, peg-10 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, stearyl alcohol, phenyl trimethicone, peg-40 stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloydimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium dihydroxycetyl phosphate, citric acid, squalane, ceteareth-20, polysilicone-11, dimethicone crosspolymer-3, chlorphenesin, cetearyl alcohol, ethoxylated sorbitan ester, xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, benzoate, polysorbate 60, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, disodium edta, methylisothiazolinone, hydrogenated palm glycerides, ubiquinone, tropolone.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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June 1, 2010

Pros:

A great product! It cleared up my skin faster than anything and after 6 years of battle I finally think I have a chance at being free of acne with this line.

Cons:

I bought the cleanziderm normal to dry because even for my combination/sensitive skin the bp can be harsh. It took about a month to see results.

Patience is key. Also, just becasue it says for normal to dry skin types doesn' t mean that it is not for you. Sometimes the products made for "normal" skin are way too harsh.
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May 27, 2010

Pros:

It makes your skin super smooth,no more breakouts,and a little bit goes a long way.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE!!!, the first few weeks are extremely drying,you breakout alot,no lotion, the sunscreen makes your face white, and all the different steps are a bit much.

It works and of course it actually takes times. The first few weeks I had make blackheads and my skin was so flaky! But I just stuck to it and it worked. I barely breakout and when I do it is not the huge red ones that hurt or anything. I don't have insurance so I have to go to a cosmetic dermatologists which is probably why I paid so much but I was fed up so I bought it. Until I can go to a dermatologist I figured I minus well had tried it. I am very Happy with the results. I treid everything, even Acne.org Regimen and this actually has my skin smooth and clear and slowly but surely it has my scars fading and i promise a few people have said I am glowing. It has been a while since I have been comfortable with my skin. If you can afford it I say go for it.
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May 24, 2010

Pros:

Very effective

Cons:

Drying/Peeling

I am going into my third week on the Clenziderm system and things are looking up. The first week I broke out really bad, the second week I healed with no new breakouts but with drying and peeling which made makeup hard to apply. The system that I purchased did not come with a moisturizer, so I took it upon myself to get Eucerin redness reducing nighttime and daytime moisturizer. Overall, I am very glad to have started the system. Now that the worst of the drying/peeling is over, I am needing much less makeup and concealer. After I get these breakouts under control its off to skin resurfacing to deal with the scarring! One little note... I got the employee discount on the system from my sister in law who works in a cosmetic physicians practice so my price is probably a bit cheaper than it looks like most paid.
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May 8, 2010

Pros:

Makes skin smooth

Cons:

Too expensive

Does anyone think that Retin-a (tretinoin cream .025%, .05%, or .1%) is doing all the work? When I called my dermatologist about obagi she told me that I have to use Retin-a or I won't get results. So is Retin-a doing all the work then? And obagi tretinoint costs $70 for a small tube. That is way overpriced. You can get generic retin-a for ~$10! Obagi is a rip off. Anyway, I used obagi for 4 months because it was recommended by a dermatologist. My skin got smoother. But I had the worst breakout of my life and now have red marks all over my face. So after 4 months I went to a different dermatologist who told me to keep using retin-a, but that I didn't need the other steps in the system. He also prescribed me spironolactone, which is an anti-androgen and is working amazing!! So once I started spironolactone and stopped using the other obagi steps (i.e. clear and blender) I stopped breaking out. My dermatologist said I did not need to use the hydroquinone since my pigmentation was mostly red marks. So if you have freckles or brown pigmentation then hydroquinone is for you. However, I do not think you need to spend $70 for a hydroquinone cream (like blender and clear). You can get hydroquinone cream cheaper. Now I'm at 5 months of using retin-a and 1 month of using spiro. My skin is looking better than ever! The red marks are fading and the breakouts have ceased. In conclusion, I wish I just used Retin-a in the begining and not wasted money on all the obagi products. However, this was just my experience. Obagi has worked for others and I am so happy for them! However, I thought I would report my experience in case it helps. Of course, people are biased in which information they care to pay attention to. When I first started obagi I went through reviews and ignored all the negative ones or discounted them somehow. I wanted to start obagi so I only paid attention to the positive reviews. Now I wish I was mor
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April 19, 2010

Pros:

Works very well for me!!!

Cons:

Expensive for the entire line.

I know everyone skin is different and I have read post about obagi making their skin peel, break outs and blackheads. I 'm sure this product does not work for everyone, however many women don't take into consideration of the time the skin was abused and when the skin is going through a transformation the old skins has to shed and that did happen to me when I first began using the product. For two months my skin look uneven, broke out a little and my skin was oiler than usual but the dead skin was shedding.The new skin was being rejuvenated. I am a 43 yr old with a 19 yr daughter and a 6yr son. People do not believe I have a 19 yr old daughter. About a year 1/2 ago I become unemployed and could not purchase my product and my skin slowly began to revent back and I hated it. I am now back on the Rx-C and my skin is starting to glow again. I also would like to share that for those who stick with it and see results, that once your skin is where you want it, you can cut back on using the product daily. I would use my 4% hydro and exfol lotion every other day which helps the product last even longer. I don't buy the entire line the suncreen and washing lotion are pretty much the same save your money on that part.
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April 9, 2010

Pros:

Can feel it working immediately
Has already cleared some bumps

Cons:

Drying effect on skin, especially chin.

I'm using the Clenziderm line from Obagi. I've heard about this product several times, and my dermatologist has said this is the best system to use for acne. I was able to get it at a discounted price through my spa, which is great since it lasts about 3 months. I have noticed after using it for about a week (just in the mornings for now as my skin gets used to the product) that it really dries the skin, so I'm making sure to apply additional moisturizer to the areas like my chin that are really dry now. I'm also getting very fine black dots (don't know if I can call them blackheads) on my chin where the skin is really dry...not happy with that side effect. I've only used the 3-step system for about a week, so I'm hoping it will also help with the old acne scars that I have lingering. I'm African-American, so my scars turn very dark, which is frustrating. I recommend this for now...we'll see how well it's doing in a month or so.
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March 29, 2010

Pros:

Maybe working? Face cleanser leaves face burning, but feels so clean.

Cons:

Hella peeling + drying, I didn't want to leave the house for past few days it looked so nasty.

Burns and uncomfortable but willing to stick with it

I'm East Indian & have oliveish/light tan? combination skin. I've tried countless products for years and years and this is my little piece of hope before just giving up. Started on the 23rd. So far my skin has been sloughing off, as nasty as that sounds...not sure it'll work, but it seems like clear skin is surfacing. At least I hope so. The peeling is so disgusting though, it looks like I'm really sunburned and my skin has darkened a few shades, but as it sheds its clearer. After I use the 3 steps, if I apply lotion or sunscreen, it feels ice cold, so my face has been feeling kinda like it's on fire for past few days. Will update at the end of 2 weeks, which is what they say is supposed to be an approximate time to expect results.
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March 27, 2010

Pros:

I've been using dry/normal skin obagi cleanziderm kit. I used the oily ski obagi cleanziderm kit before this and it dried my skin out sooo much...so I switched to the dry/normal and I really like it! It has definitely helped calm my acne down and is beginning to finally clear. I have only used the products for 3 weeks, and my dermatologist said that it will take at least a month to begin to see the dramatic results.

Cons:

It's expensive but it is supposed to last 2-3 months..so really that's only 40-60 dollars a month..which is by far less than all the products that I have bought and haven't worked.

Stick with the products, don't give up easily on them. :)
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March 11, 2010

Pros:

My skin is smoother, the redness has mostly disappeared and I've only had one very small pimple since using.

Cons:

It does sting a little when using, but it's hardly a con after seeing the results. It is expensive, but if you search the web you can find discounted Obaji at various spas/beauty product websites. My doctor had a 25% off Obaji week, so you can find deals.

It really has improved the appearance of my skin. You have to give it at least a month before seeing results starting, but it is worth it. I actually went to the store without makeup the other day. something I have not done in YEARS!!! Is my skin perfect? no, but it has really improved and improved my self confidence.
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March 3, 2010

Pros:

Obagi is a great product.

Cons:

If you have sensitive acne skin, it can be too harsh.

For Tears of Joy: Get Sheseido facial brush, use with foaming cleanser or Dove, circular motion on bar, circular motion on face, rinse well, rinse brush also. If you used make-up, clean brush on Dove or cleanser again, hang to dry, keep out of puddles in shower. Use gently to exfoliate, a bit harder to get out grime. Gets rid of whiteheads/blackheads. For those with sensitive skin it works as well. Wait a few minutes then also use witch hazel, don't worry I look 10 years younger and I've used it for years, works great after wash. Pat gently only. Then go to your Gen Med doctor get sulfacet r with tint instead of make-up and use it 3 times a day, washing your face when you can before. Use before bedtime too. Insurance covers most of it, 10-12 dollars a jar w/insurance. Use one or two jars a month. Guys use no tint sulfacet r. (Sulfacet r is mainly used for rosacea, but is wonderful for acne) No more acne...stop eating junk food, you are what you eat...cheating sometimes is okay, but be careful. Everyone in my family cleared up this way. We ranged from cystic acne to teeny pimples all over. Clear skin finally!!!!
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