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Obagi Professional -C Serum 20% Brightens The Skin Tone, Reduces Dark Spots, Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Nykaa E retail limited

Obagi Professional -C Serum 20% Brightens The Skin Tone, Reduces Dark Spots, Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Obagi Professional -C Serum 20% Brightens The Skin Tone, Reduces Dark Spots, Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Nykaa E retail limited

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Professional C Serum with 9 key ingredients

FEATURES

Brightens and evens skin tone, reduces dark spots, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, fast-absorbing, antioxidant defense booster, hydrates skin, combats oxidative stress

BEST FOR

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CHECKS

Alcohol-free,Fragrance-free,Paraben-Free

Who Is It For?

Use By All Adults Gender Not Specified

What Does It Help With?

Brightening Anti-aging Hydration Antioxidant Protection Dark Spots Reduction Fine Lines And Wrinkles Reduction

Budget

Premium ($76-$150)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Apply 5-7 drops in the morning after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer. Follow-up with SPF before makeup application.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What Nykaa E retail limited Says

Product Description:

Discover Obagi’s bestselling Professional C® Serum 20%, formulated with 20% L-Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate. Fast-absorbing serum helps to brighten and even skin tone, reduce the appearance of dark spots, strengthen antioxidant defenses, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For a supercharged, hydrated glow and more youthful-looking skin. Ideal for normal to oily skin types. Combats oxidative stress induced by blue light and infrared radiation that cause early signs of skin aging. Formulated with L-Ascorbic Acid to brighten skin. Helps to neutralize free radicals. Benefits: Brightening, Reduces Appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, Dermatologist-tested.

About the Brand:

Obagi leads the professional skincare category with physician-dispensed treatments that deliver dramatic, measurable skin improvements. This medical-grade brand develops formulations based on decades of dermatological research and clinical experience, creating products that truly transform skin appearance and health. Their systematic approach to skin correction addresses concerns at the cellular level, often requiring professional guidance to achieve optimal results safely. Obagi's reputation among dermatologists and plastic surgeons reflects their consistent ability to deliver significant improvements in skin tone, texture, and aging concerns that other products simply cannot match.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

propylene-glycol,aqua-water-eau,l-ascorbic-acid,alcohol,ascorbyl-glucoside,ethoxydiglycol,phenoxyethanol,sorbitol,sodium-hyaluronate,zinc-chloride,calcium-hydroxide,fragrance-parfum

Key Ingredients

L-Ascorbic Acid,Sodium Hyaluronate,Ascorbyl Glucoside

Ingredients Details

Alcohol

Common Name(s): Alcohol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Alcohol has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,alcohol technical literature

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Ethoxydiglycol

Common Name(s): Ethoxydiglycol,glycol co-solvent,humectant formulation aid

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides co-solvent and penetration enhancer in cosmetic formulations, improving active ingredient dissolution and product texture while delivering mild skin conditioning.

Why It's Used: Glycol solvents are essential for dissolving actives with limited water or oil solubility — the intermediate polarity of glycol ethers provides access to the wider solubility parameter space between pure water and oil phases.

How It Works: Hydroxyl and ether groups provide h-bonding for water miscibility; the organic chain provides compatibility with lipophilic actives. medium-chain glycols (c3–c6) provide the optimal balance of water compatibility, lipophilic active dissolution, and skin-compatible humectancy.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,co-solvent systems

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – humectant

Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Glycol ether co-solvents enhance sc penetration of co-applied actives by increasing their thermodynamic activity in the sc lipid phase — high thermodynamic activity (near saturation) drives diffusion by concentration gradient even when absolute concentration is low.

Last Verified: Cosing database,ethoxydiglycol glycol solvent review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Phenoxyethanol

Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether

CAS Number: 122-99-6

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.

Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative – eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.

How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.

Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – broad-spectrum preservative

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–1% (eu max 1%)

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at ≤1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations – a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.

Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Sorbitol

Common Name(s): D-glucitol,l-glucitol,sorbol

CAS Number: 50-70-4

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Attracts and retains moisture providing skin softening and hydration.

Why It's Used: Widely used, cost-effective humectant and formulation ingredient in moisturizers, toothpastes, and personal care.

How It Works: 6 hydroxyl groups provide strong water binding through hydrogen bonding. metabolized slowly by skin as an osmolyte.

Typically Found In: Moisturizers,body lotions,toothpaste,shampoos,many personal care products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – sugar alcohol humectant

Secondary Functions: Formulation solvent,viscosity modifier

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – plant-derived (corn, apples) or synthetic

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Produced by catalytic hydrogenation of glucose. derived from corn starch or other carbohydrate sources. gras food-approved.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Sorbitol's osmolyte function in cells (accumulates in response to osmotic stress) suggests it may provide protection to skin cells under dehydrating environmental conditions, complementing its well-established surface humectant activity.

Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12