
About this product
ZO Skin Health is a professional-grade skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, formulated with active ingredients like retinol and exfoliants designed to address aging, sun damage, and uneven skin tone.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 64%What the gurus are saying
The gurus split on whether ZO's formulas justify the price, one found them unremarkable compared to cheaper alternatives, while another praised the retinol for not desensitizing skin as quickly as other formulations. However, experts agree the brand demands professional guidance; ZO's potent actives can trigger weeks of peeling and redness that pays off for those with significantly sun-damaged skin, but may be too aggressive for anyone whose skin already looks reasonably good. Anyone considering it should work with a skin professional who understands the full regimen, not use it alone.
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Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Palmitoyl Glycine, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Lactose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Lactis Proteinum/Milk Protein/Protéine Du Lait, Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Algin, Algin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Lecithin, PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat, Aminomethyl Propanol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Fragrance/Parfum, Farnesol, Farnesyl Acetate
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