Obagi Nu-Derm Clear
Vivier Pharma Exfoliant Forte
Versus

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Versus Vivier Pharma Exfoliant Forte

Prescription
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on May 28, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

Vivier Pharma Exfoliant Forte 18 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

Vivier Pharma Exfoliant Forte 18 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Nu-Derm Clear

Hydroquinone

Stabilising
Good for Dark Spots IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Butylparaben

Masking
Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

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

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Emollient
3 / 2

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Saponins

Cleansing

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing
0 / 0 Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconPreservative Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydroquinone, Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Butylparaben, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylparaben, Saponins, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water

Exfoliant Forte

Water

Skin Conditioning

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

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Ethylparaben

Preservative
Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Butylparaben

Masking
Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Water, Glycolic Acid, Arginine, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone

Ingredient Ratings

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Nu-Derm Clear
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Exfoliant Forte
10
10
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When to use

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

Vivier Pharma Exfoliant Forte 18 ingredients

19 Routines
63% use in am
37% use in pm
79% use every day
2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
50% use every on_specific_days
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