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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser
CleanserAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a powerful but borderline-brutal acne cleanser: great for clogged pores, not kind to a sensitive barrier. Efficacy is high because S Tier salicylic acid at 2% is paired with a foaming, surfactant-rich base that boosts on-contact BHA activity, but the use of harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES), menthol, and fragrance forces a penalty for barrier damage risk, keeping it from top scores despite the strong active.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid (2%)
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Water (Aqua)Glycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Butyl AvocadateCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseCocamidopropyl BetaineDisodium EDTAEthoxydiglycolExt. Violet 2 (CI 60730)Menthyl LactateSodium Laureth Sulfate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance (Parfum)MentholSodium Lauryl Sulfate
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