
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Clarifying Serum with 7 ingredients
FEATURES
Brightening, Even Skin tone, Dermatologist-tested
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
No paraben, No sulfate
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Reduces Fine Lines Wrinkles Brightens SkinBudget
Professional (over $150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
The Obagi-C Fx C-Clarifying Serum combines Vitamin C and Arbutin to enhance the appearance of even skin tone for a healthier-looking complexion. Benefits include Brightening, Even Skin tone, Dermatologist-tested.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
water-aqua, propylene-glycol, alcohol-denat, dipropylene-glycol, L-ascorbic-acid, arbutin, propylene-carbonate, sodium-lauryl-sulfate
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Arbutin
Ingredients Details
Arbutin
Common Name(s): Arbutin,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, protection, preservation, or active biological benefit โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for its functional contribution and formulation compatibility โ supported by cosmetic science literature and regulatory safety assessment.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical interaction with the formulation or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ 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%โ10%
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 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ 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: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Arbutin delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework (cosing eu, cir usa).
Last Verified: Cosing database,arbutin technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12