Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
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Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy Versus The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

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American Brand United States
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Updated on May 19, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy 11 ingredients

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy 11 ingredients

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy

Benzalkonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethoxydiglycol

Humectant
0 / 0

CI 60730

Cosmetic Colorant

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Menthol

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Menthoxypropanediol

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Menthyl Lactate

Masking

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Astringent
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Benzalkonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, CI 60730, Parfum, Glycerin, Menthol, Menthoxypropanediol, Menthyl Lactate, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Water

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Emulsifying

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tartaric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Glycolic Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

Ingredient Ratings

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Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy
10
10
10
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not rated
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AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
10
10
10
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disliked
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When to use

Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy 11 ingredients

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

63 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
65% use every day
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491 Routines
9% use in am
91% use in pm
26% use every week
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Obagi Clenziderm MD Pore Therapy 11 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Drying 100% Light 100%

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

4.45
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 70% Great Value 60% Light Scent 40%
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