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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx #3 (Hydroquinone-Free Formula)

Obagi

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx #3 (Hydroquinone-Free Formula)

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Recorded market
United States
Ingredient list
16 label entries
Ingredient research
14 ingredients with selected studies
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Product description

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx is a hydroquinone-free treatment to lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Sun damage and hyperpigmentation age the complexion. Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx works to fade dark spots and create a more even skin tone. This hydroquinone-free skin lightener helps minimize imperfections caused by melasma, sun damage, acne and more. The non-prescription formula is gentle, yet effectively works to clarify and brighten skin. Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx also helps promote healthy cell renewal for a more radiant appearance. With continued use, this lightening cream gradually improves the look of blotchy and discolored skin. Minimizes dark spots with 7% arbutin, an extract from the bearberry plant Arbutin works by inhibiting tyrosinase production, an enzyme responsible for dark spots Antioxidants protect skin and prevent future damage The hydroquinone-free formula will not irritate skin Diminish the appearance of sun damage and dark spots with Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 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, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid, Saponins, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

15 of 16 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
    Cetyl Alcohol ↗Emollient · Emulsifying · Emulsion stabilising · Foam boosting · Masking · Opacifying · Viscosity controlling · Surfactant
  4. 04
    Glycerin ↗Humectant · Denaturant · Hair conditioning · Oral care · Perfuming · Skin protecting · Viscosity controlling
  5. 05
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ↗Cleansing · Denaturant · Emulsifying · Foaming · Surfactant
  6. 06
    Stearyl Alcohol ↗Emollient · Emulsifying · Emulsion stabilising · Foam boosting · Masking · Opacifying · Refatting · Viscosity controlling · Surfactant
  7. 07
    Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) ↗Antioxidant · Skin conditioning
  8. 08
    Ascorbic Acid ↗Antioxidant · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Buffering · Masking · Skin conditioning
  9. 10
    Sodium Metabisulfite ↗Antioxidant · Reducing · Preservative
  10. 11
    BHT ↗Antioxidant · Masking
  11. 12
    Lactic Acid ↗Humectant · AHA exfoliant · Buffering · Skin conditioning
  12. 13
    Disodium EDTA ↗Chelating · Viscosity controlling
  13. 14
    Butylparaben ↗Masking · Preservative
  14. 15
    Methylparaben ↗Preservative
  15. 16
    Propylparaben ↗Perfuming · Preservative

Formula provenance

Retailer source · united-states

Recorded Aug 9, 2026

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