About this product
ZO Skin Health is a professional skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, offering formulations including retinols and exfoliants designed to address aging and skin damage.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 64%What the gurus are saying
Gurus split on whether ZO justifies its premium price and aggressive formulations. One finds comparable results available over-the-counter for less. Others praise the retinol for gentler sensitization and acknowledge the line delivers results, but emphasize it requires professional guidance to navigate safely and effectively. The recurring caution is that ZO's potent, irritation-forward approach suits severely sun-damaged skin but may be overkill or counterproductive for already healthy complexions.
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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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