If you’ve read my blog for just about any length of time then you’ll realize that I am a total, utter and complete convert to the astoundingly transformative Obagi skincare line; honestly, for those who have tricky skin in any way and also have worked your way through hoards of skincare, prepare to invest (as Obagi aren’t cheap) and obtain yourself on an Obagi system because it will change everything. I’ve tried several products from the range and there are three keepers which i will replace once my PR samples go out: the Professional C Serum 15% – the very best Vitamin C serum I’ve ever tried and miles better than those with a far larger cost; Hydrate, which is just the most perfect, effortless moisturiser that suits my skin beautifully, and lastly the Obagi C-Therapy Night Cream, that we thought I’d review more fully today, even though I’ve mentioned it in other posts, as there’s very little reviews online so I hope this proves handy to anyone considering trying it (do it!)
The Obagi C-Therapy Night Cream appears to come in two versions, with one relying on Arbutin to fade pigmentation can be bought over the counter, and the one I've, which relies on the controversial ingredient, Hydroquinone, which you can only get via a prescription. Hydroquinone is controversial since there was some suggestion that large doses in topical products might be ed to the development of health issues including certain cancers, but I believe this has since been debunked, as well as the 4% in the Obagi C-Therapy Night Cream is really a small dose that I can’t imagine it’s anywhere close to the kind of doses that were ed to problems, although obviously case based on my research and I’m certainly not medically qualified to advise on such things.
There are two things I don’t like about the Obagi C-Therapy Night Cream: very first thing is the really unhelpful packaging that’s basically a squeezable bottle that forces you to really battle to get any product out – the key is to keep it stored inverted and then you can dispense product easier. The second issue is the well-reported smell, which is kind of sour and vinegary. I’ve said often that I’m always happy when a skincare product has a bad smell (within reason!) as it usually shows that no unnecessary fragrance has been used. The scent of this isn’t great, but it’s light and disappears quickly. Are applying about a pea-sized amount and work it into skin in the evening. If you feel you can handle it, you can use this in place of a moisturiser as it’s got some lovely, caring ingredients including Ascorbic acid and Vitamin E, but I tend to lean more dry, so I follow with my gorgeous Hydrate.
I cannot rave about the Obagi C-Therapy Night Cream enough. Use alongside the Professional C Serum 15% and Hydrate, this has literally given me my best skin ever and I cannot believe how quickly it worked and how effective it was. It’s designed to lift pigmentation and brown spots whilst generally evening out complexion and it has done all that and more – I will be posting some pictures soon from the first day to now so you can see how the routine has helped me, but it’s reliable advice I will be using this religiously and it’s an absolute essential for anyone with post acne scars especially, an issue that is notoriously challenging treat, but this works very quickly on such problems. I have gone from refusing to depart the house without at least a medium coverage foundation followed with concealer, to happily heading out every day with just tinted SPF – it’s been an impressive change for me and I really recommend visiting an Obagi specialist for more information, if you’re struggling with difficult skin.
I have my consultations and follow-ups with the girls at Rita Rakus who can you can find here – .
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Check out my intro post to my Obagi routine here.
Here’s a glance at my Obagi morning skincare routine.
