I would like to switch to a brightener without hydroquinone. What are the results of Fx compared to the original Obagi Clear?
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i agree with Marilynn....made a change, and it did not yield nearly the same result. however, i know that you are supposed to go off of the hydroquinone after 4 months to give your body a rest....that is what the skin care people told me. not sure if that is 100% accurate!!
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Hello, how long have you had the bottle? I've only been using mine for almost 2 weeks now and it is still clear. It does have Hydroquinone which oxidizes easily by the air and can turn a brown color, does not affect the bleaching effect...but this bottle is pretty air tight. I've had a 4% prescription strength in a tube for over a year now and that is still the same color. As far as a black color I have no idea...sorry
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Hey Stephanie. Like others, I've used the stone crop gel cleanser for quite some time and have never experienced any "lightening" of my skin. Rather, the cleanser leaves my face feeling wonderfully refreshed and especially smooth. It's non-drying, yet it cleans thoroughly. I LOVE this Eminence product (and others by Eminence -- they're fabulous and make a noticeable difference).
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Depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The cleanser is great and can cut through any heavy makeup using it alone but the other products have different functions. So depends on what your needs are but I have to say obagi is very good stuff.
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Obagi 3 is wonderful for dark spots and for softening changes in skin tone. It's also great for sun damaged skin. I wouldn't be without it.
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I've used Tide Free & Gentle and Tide Original. Both have been fine. I've also bleached the daylights out of them with no issues.
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Lynda, I'm mid-fifties, been using the Obagi NuDerm gentle line for about 10 years-love it, has really helped my skin. Haven't tried luxe yet but plan to, as my skin is getting drier as I age. Young adults ask me about my skin care routine, and if they should begin in their 20's. I wish I had! Obagi recommends different product lines for different ages and issues. If you've tried luxe, let me know how you like it. BTW, I don't consider the line expensive, my products last about six months, and they work well, ultimately saving me $ over trying numerous other products.
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What I know is that Vitamin C 20% does not contain parabens, but some Obagi products contains hydroquinone and are parabens free
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Nu-Derm Clear #3 product includes prescription strength hydroquinone which in an ingredient that aims to correct age spots and irregular skin pigmentation. Nu-Derm Clear Fx #3 is a very similar product which does not include hydroquinone. Instead it uses a non-prescription skin brightening agent arbutin to even the appearance of skin tone. Both products work well, however, Clear #3 is restricted for sale in certain states due to prescription guidelines surrounding dispensing of prescription drugs by physicians. Clear Fx #3 has no such restrictions. Best wishes in health and beauty - Baypoint Online.
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Your favorite clensing gel. I have used the Obaji NuDerm foaming gel , with my clairsonic , very successfully. I've used other liquid face soaps too.Nothing creamy tho.
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I would not recommend it...I live in a hot dry climate...and even though this sunscreen is supposed to not clog your pores..it does have an oily feel...so with you have oily skin and the humidity...I probably wouldnt use it...however since I bought this I tried Obagi sunscreen and like it much better..you should look into it. THE Obagi is not greasy and absorbs nicely into your skin. I also have Rosacea...thus am ultra sensitive and this does not break me out.
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Hello. First time buying the factual moisturizer. I live way way North and Winter really dryes out our skin bought it for Winter months to use together with Obagi Nu Derm Action 3. I have been buying Derma Actio. 3 for a few years and love it. What it does is lighten/reduce dark spots on face from sun damage. I have used many different products and I am a fan of Obagi. For the skin lightening use the Obagi Nu-Derm clear 3.
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I have not tried that product, so I cannot say which is better. But I have been using this product for many years and it leaves my skin very clean and refreshed.
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I would say a little of both. It just makes your skin look brighter. You can use a little extra on any dark spots. It works well with the obagi line. To be used after cleansing and toning.
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I bought this for my 60 year old mother who I live with. She had a bad reaction to the products. The entire under eye area swelled and turned red. It took a few days to recover. After doing some research I found out the products go bad quickly due to the melon extract. I don't recommend trying it! However I do recommend Obagi products. Amazon does sell it and you can go on You Tube to learn about it and see people using it. Its an expensive product line but it works. My skin has transformed in 2 weeks. Its firm, pores are smaller, sun damage discoloration has diminished quite a bit already. Good luck! I bought this for my 60 year old mother who I live with. She had a bad reaction to the products. The entire under eye area swelled and turned red. It took a few days to recover. After doing some research I found out the products go bad quickly due to the melon extract. I don't recommend trying it! However I do recommend Obagi products. Amazon does sell it and you can go on You Tube to learn about it and see people using it. Its an expensive product line but it works. My skin has transformed in 2 weeks. Its firm, pores are smaller, sun damage discoloration has diminished quite a bit already.... » Read More I bought this for my 60 year old mother who I live with. She had a bad reaction to the products. The entire under eye area swelled and turned red. It took a few days to recover. After doing some research I found out the products go bad quickly due to the melon extract. I don't recommend trying it! However I do recommend Obagi products. Amazon does sell it and you can go on You Tube to learn about it and see people using it. Its an expensive product line but it works. My skin has transformed in 2 weeks. Its firm, pores are smaller, sun damage discoloration has diminished quite a bit already. Good luck! « Show Less
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I discarded the original box but know it was a current date. This is my second order from them and have been pleased. Do you use Obaji? What has been your response to products? I am 3 months into full regimen of cleanser, day and nite and serum and think I can see a difference. Thanks
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I use Retinol by Obagi on a regular basis. I believe this product is authentic. When I started using it I felt it working within a few days. It feels the same as if I used just the Retinol except it has a moisturizing effect.