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Is Obagi clear the best topical hydroquinone in general?

brad_86Mar 21, 2019
what other types. or brands are better ? i have never used it outside of it being in a chemical peel (VI peel) so im not sure what to look for, other than it being in a gel base. for absorption especially on combination sun damaged skin.

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