What are the key ingredients in Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum?

Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum contains 10 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, and more.

Does Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat.. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum rated?

Safety ratings for Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/obagi-vitamin-c-arbutin-brightening-serum.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/obagi-vitamin-c-arbutin-brightening-serum.

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Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum

Updated on: 02/08/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

7 of 10

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 10

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 10

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

10 ingredients

2 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Vitamin C and Vitamin C. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Propylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +3

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Dipropylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Ascorbic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer +1

Arbutin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Anti-Aging Protector Lightening & Whitening Agent

Propylene Carbonate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Cleansing Surfactant Lather Creator Alcohol Treatment Agent +1

Hydroxyacetophenone

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Vitamin C

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Propylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +4
03 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
04 Dipropylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +2
05 Ascorbic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
06 Arbutin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Anti-Aging Protector +1
07 Propylene Carbonate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver
08 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Cleansing Surfactant Lather Creator +2
09 Hydroxyacetophenone	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector
10 Vitamin C		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Alcohol Denat.

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Is Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 10 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Obagi a good skincare brand?

Obagi is a clinical skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi in the United States. The brand focuses on prescription‑strength and corrective skincare products for aging and hyperpigmentation. Obagi makes products such as Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Obagi.

Is Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-lauryl-sulfate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Lauryl Sulfate</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 10 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum?

This product is from Obagi. See more products from Obagi.

What are the ingredients in Obagi Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum?

Vitamin C Arbutin Brightening Serum contains 10 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dipropylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dipropylene Glycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ascorbic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ascorbic Acid</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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