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Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx #5 (Hydroquinone-Free Formula)

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Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx #5 (Hydroquinone-Free Formula)

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Recorded market
United States
Ingredient list
17 label entries
Ingredient research
13 ingredients with selected studies
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Product description

Create a visibly even skin tone with Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx #5. Obagi Nu Derm Blend Fx improves the appearance of sun damage and hyperpigmentation. This non-prescription night cream is a hydroquinone-free alternative to Obagi Blender that targets dark spots caused by melasma, acne, UV exposure and more. Blend Fx also helps improve skin elasticity by building healthy collagen. Its gentle formula works to provide anti-aging results without causing irritation. With regular use, this skin brightener will gradually improve the appearance of blotchy and discolored skin. Minimizes dark spots with 7% arbutin Arbutin works by inhibiting tyrosinase production, an enzyme responsible for dark spots Antioxidants protect skin and prevent future damage Exfoliating ingredients promote healthy cell turnover and brighten skin When mixed with tretinoin or retinol, this cream boosts the reparative process of damaged cells Clarify and brighten the complexion with Obagi Nu Derm Blend Fx. *Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people. Please note: This product may ship in new packaging. The size, fill and formula have not been changed.

Description from LovelySkin skincare bestsellers · Recorded Aug 9, 2026. Product claims have not been independently verified.

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Formula

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Full recorded ingredient list

Arbutin (7%), Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tea-Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Saponins, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

15 of 17 entries are linked to ingredient pages below. Unmatched names remain in the original list above.

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  1. 01
    Arbutin (7%) ↗Antioxidant · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Bleaching · Skin conditioning
  2. 02
    Water ↗Antiplaque · Skin conditioning · Solvent
  3. 03
    Glycerin ↗Humectant · Denaturant · Hair conditioning · Oral care · Perfuming · Skin protecting · Viscosity controlling
  4. 04
    Cetyl Alcohol ↗Emollient · Emulsifying · Emulsion stabilising · Foam boosting · Masking · Opacifying · Viscosity controlling · Surfactant
  5. 05
    PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate ↗Emollient · Skin conditioning
  6. 06
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ↗Cleansing · Denaturant · Emulsifying · Foaming · Surfactant
  7. 08
    Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) ↗Antioxidant · Skin conditioning
  8. 09
    Ascorbic Acid ↗Antioxidant · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Buffering · Masking · Skin conditioning
  9. 10
    Lactic Acid ↗Humectant · AHA exfoliant · Buffering · Skin conditioning
  10. 11
    Phenyl Trimethicone ↗Antifoaming · Hair conditioning · Skin conditioning
  11. 12
    Sodium Metabisulfite ↗Antioxidant · Reducing · Preservative
  12. 13
    BHT ↗Antioxidant · Masking
  13. 15
    Disodium EDTA ↗Chelating · Viscosity controlling
  14. 16
    Methylparaben ↗Preservative
  15. 17
    Propylparaben ↗Perfuming · Preservative

Formula provenance

Retailer source · united-states

Recorded Aug 9, 2026

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