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Skin Care 101

With a 30-year legacy, Obagi provides more than 100 skin care products to brighten, nourish, protect, and enhance skin tone and texture. Learn the ABCs of skin care below.

ABCs of Skin Care

These three components offer a foundation for any basic skin care regimen.

Vitamin A

Includes a family of ingredients also known as retinoids. Retinoids can help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and photoaging.

Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

Provides daily broad-spectrum UV protection from the sun to help prevent signs of skin aging.

Vitamin C

Improves overall photodamaged appearance, brightens skin, provides antioxidant defense, evens skin tone, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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The Basics

Our growing portfolio, which includes Obagi Medical^® and Obagi Clinical^® products, brings you effective solutions for every step of your skin care journey.

Facial Cleansers

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Facial cleansers are the first step in any skin care routine. Not only does a cleanser prep the skin to receive active and hydrating products, but it also removes excess oil, makeup, and debris. Pick a cleanser that is compatible with your skin type and skin concern. Gel cleansers work well with oily skin, and exfoliating cleansers are great for improving texture and radiance.

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A lightweight, foaming acne cleanser with 2% salicylic acid helps unclog pores and wash away dead skin and impurities. Cooling menthol leaves skin feeling refreshed.

$ 40.50

CLENZIderm M.D.^® Daily Care Foaming Cleanser

A lightweight, foaming acne cleanser with 2% salicylic acid helps unclog pores and wash away dead skin and impurities. Cooling menthol leaves skin feeling refreshed.

$40.50

Medical

Nu-Derm Foaming Gel gently removes makeup and everyday impurities for a clean, fresh complexion. It removes excess oil from the skin leaving the skin feeling refreshed and touchably soft

$ 43.00

Nu-Derm^® Foaming Gel

Nu-Derm Foaming Gel gently removes makeup and everyday impurities for a clean, fresh complexion. It removes excess oil from the skin leaving the skin feeling refreshed and touchably soft

$43.00

Medical

SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes for oily or acne-prone skin are formulated with 2% salicylic acid to help treat and prevent acne while quickly cleansing and refreshing the skin.

$ 22.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Acne Cleansing Wipes

SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes for oily or acne-prone skin are formulated with 2% salicylic acid to help treat and prevent acne while quickly cleansing and refreshing the skin.

$22.00

Medical

The perfect on-the-go solution to quickly cleanse and refresh the skin. Soft, pre-moistened, textured wipes remove excess oil, makeup, dirt and other impurities.

$ 22.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Cleansing Wipes

The perfect on-the-go solution to quickly cleanse and refresh the skin. Soft, pre-moistened, textured wipes remove excess oil, makeup, dirt and other impurities.

$22.00

Medical

SUZANOBAGIMD Foaming Cleanser is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and made without synthetic fragrance or parabens. This thick microfoam gently and deeply cleanses, removing oil buildup, makeup and environmental impurities.

$ 42.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Foaming Cleanser

$42.00

Medical

While all skin types need thorough cleansing, delicate skin requires extra special care and gentleness. Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser is specifically formulated to cleanse and provide a fresh complexion. It rinses clean so your skin feels comfortable and soft.

$ 43.00

Nu-Derm^® Gentle Cleanser

$43.00

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Facial Toners

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Provides a necessary step after you cleanse to remove makeup, oil, and debris left behind. It also Absorb your skin so that everything applied after toner can penetrate better. Obagi toner helps pores appear tighter.

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Formulated with 2% salicylic acid. While leaving a refreshed feel to the skin, Pore Therapy prepares the skin for the next step in the acne treatment regimen.

$ 40.50

CLENZIderm M.D.^® Pore Therapy

Formulated with 2% salicylic acid. While leaving a refreshed feel to the skin, Pore Therapy prepares the skin for the next step in the acne treatment regimen.

$40.50

Medical

This toner not only ensures that traces of oil and impurities are removed from the skin, it also helps to balance the skin’s natural pH, as well as control excess oil and minimize the look of large pores.

$ 42.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Balancing Toner

$42.00

Medical

An essential step in your daily skin care routine, Nu-Derm Toner helps maintain your skin's pH. Use after cleansing to remove impurities and dead skin and to prepare the skin for appropriate products.

$ 43.00

Nu-Derm^® Toner

$43.00

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Antioxidants

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Antioxidants defend the skin from damaging environmental aggressors while also promoting healthier, younger looking skin. Antioxidant therapy is recommended in the morning to defend from daily skin damage and skin aging that can be accumulated throughout the day.

Perfect for: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Skin Discoloration

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This facial serum offers an unique blend of effective ingredients that include pro-Vitamin B and Vitamin E as well as synthetic forms of plant growth factors.

$ 113.00

Professional-C^® Peptide Complex

This facial serum offers an unique blend of effective ingredients that include pro-Vitamin B and Vitamin E as well as synthetic forms of plant growth factors.

$113.00

Medical

Professional-C Serum 20% is our highest concentrated serum, packed with antioxidants to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while leaving skin feeling silky soft. This high-performance serum is formulated with 20% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and is best suited for normal to oily skin.

$ 133.00

Professional-C^® Serum 20%

$133.00

Medical

An innovative hydrator with cutting edge Isoplentix^™ technology, provides Vitamin B3, Abyssinian Oil, and Hibiscus oil in their purest forms and leaves skin looking smoother, more radiant, and feeling hydrated all day.

$ 98.00

Daily Hydro-Drops^® Facial Serum

$98.00

Medical

This dual-function, non-comedogenic sunscreen combines broad-spectrum SPF 30 in a 10% L-ascorbic acid formulation. This multitasker helps protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays while addressing the appearance of skin aging.

$ 74.00

Professional-C^® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen

$74.00

Medical

Obagi Professional-C Serum 10% contains a concentrated formula with L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), gentle enough for dry or sensitive skin. This antioxidant serum, helps defend against oxidative stress, in turn brightening the skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving overall complexion appearance. Recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

$ 89.00

Professional-C^® Serum 10%

$89.00

Medical

Daily use helps to fortify skin and safeguard a more youthful appearance. Formulated with pure L-ascorbic acid to optimize efficacy, and permeability. Obagi Professional-C Serum 15% is a highly concentrated serum with antioxidant L-Ascorbic Acid for most skin types.

$ 107.00

Professional-C^® Serum 15%

$107.00

Medical

Contains 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to maintain the appearance of aging skin.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

$ 0

Obagi-C^® Rx C-Clarifying Serum - Normal to Oily

Contains 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to maintain the appearance of aging skin.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

Medical

A complete skin-care regimen specifically formulated for normal to dry skin with 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation, and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to maintain the appearance of younger-looking skin.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

$ 0

Obagi-C^® Rx System - Normal to Dry

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

Medical

A complete skin care regimen specifically formulated for normal to oily skin with 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to address the appearance of skin aging.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

$ 0

Obagi-C^® Rx System - Normal to Oily

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

Medical

Contains 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to maintain the appearance of aging skin.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

$ 0

Obagi-C^® Rx C-Clarifying Serum - Normal to Dry

Contains 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation and other key ingredients, such as Vitamin C, to maintain the appearance of aging skin.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

Medical

A 2-in-1 multitasking skin-polishing mask that exfoliates and primes skin for a powerful infusion of 30% Vitamin C, revealing dramatically smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin.

$ 83.00

Professional-C^® Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask

A 2-in-1 multitasking skin-polishing mask that exfoliates and primes skin for a powerful infusion of 30% Vitamin C, revealing dramatically smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin.

$83.00

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Moisturizers

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Moisturizers are a staple in any skin care routine— beneficial for any patient to help improve dry and flaky skin, rough texture, radiance, and tight/itchy skin.

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A glycerin-rich, non-comedogenic moisturizer that helps to keep skin hydrated and protected. Formulated with 20% glycerin, this therapeutic moisturizer helps soothe, calm, and protect the skin during acne treatment.

*Item is sold separately from the CLENZIderm M.D.^® Acne Therapeutic System

$ 40.50

CLENZIderm M.D.^® Therapeutic Moisturizer

*Item is sold separately from the CLENZIderm M.D.^® Acne Therapeutic System

$40.50

Medical

$ 98.00

Daily Hydro-Drops^® Facial Serum

$98.00

Medical

Obagi Hydrate Luxe is specifically engineered with key biomimetic peptides. This non-comedogenic moisturizer provides overnight, ultra-rich moisturization and has a luxurious, balm-like texture.

$ 74.00

Obagi Hydrate Luxe^®

Obagi Hydrate Luxe is specifically engineered with key biomimetic peptides. This non-comedogenic moisturizer provides overnight, ultra-rich moisturization and has a luxurious, balm-like texture.

$74.00

Medical

Gradually diminishes dark spots with 4% hydroquinone, and provides Vitamins C and Vitamin E to your skin while you sleep.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

$ 0

Obagi-C^® Rx C-Therapy Night Cream

Gradually diminishes dark spots with 4% hydroquinone, and provides Vitamins C and Vitamin E to your skin while you sleep.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.

Medical

A rich moisturizer containing skin-brightening Arbutin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. These ingredients work while you sleep to both brighten and even skin tone.

$ 103.50

Obagi-C^® Fx C-Therapy Night Cream

A rich moisturizer containing skin-brightening Arbutin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. These ingredients work while you sleep to both brighten and even skin tone.

$103.50

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Sunscreens

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The majority of visible skin aging received throughout a lifetime comes from sunlight, making sunscreen the insurance policy in any skin care routine. Sunscreen protects the skin against damaging UVA and UVB rays. Obagi recommends you look for sunscreen that is appropriate for your skin type and finish preference, such as a tint or matte finish.

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Dual-function moisturizing cream with soothing ingredients and broad spectrum SPF 30 sun protection to help prevent skin damage caused by UVA/UVB rays.

$ 58.00

HydraFactor^® Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Dual-function moisturizing cream with soothing ingredients and broad spectrum SPF 30 sun protection to help prevent skin damage caused by UVA/UVB rays.

$58.00

Medical

Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen combines UVB and UVA protection in an elegant, matte finish that is non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested.

$ 53.00

Sun Shield Matte^™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen combines UVB and UVA protection in an elegant, matte finish that is non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested.

$53.00

Medical

Obagi Sun Shield Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Cool sunscreen provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays plus infrared defense to help buffer the skin from heat-derived oxidative stress. Cool tone is ideal for skin with pink or beige undertones.

$ 53.00

Sun Shield Tint^™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Cool

$53.00

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Obagi Sun Shield Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Warm provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays plus infrared defense to help buffer the skin from heat-derived oxidative stress. Warm tone is ideal for skin with golden or olive undertones.

$ 53.00

Sun Shield Tint^™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Warm

$53.00

Medical

Strong UVA and UVB protection with antioxidants to defend against HEV, VIS, IR, and free radicals, in a powerful mineral-based formula that is lightly tinted to easily blend into multiple skin tones and complexions.

SUZANOBAGIMD physical defense sunscreens are uniquely formulated with mineral sunscreen agents fortified with antioxidants to offset free-radicals and oxidative stress in skin.

$ 59.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Tinted Physical Defense SPF 50

SUZANOBAGIMD physical defense sunscreens are uniquely formulated with mineral sunscreen agents fortified with antioxidants to offset free-radicals and oxidative stress in skin.

$59.00

Medical

$ 74.00

Professional-C^® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen

$74.00

Medical

Powerful mineral-based formula provides advanced UVA and UVB protection while antioxidants defend against HEV, VIS, and IR rays as well as free-radicals for lightweight, residue-free coverage.

SUZANOBAGIMD physical defense sunscreens are uniquely formulated with mineral sunscreen agents fortified with antioxidants to offset free-radicals and oxidative stress in skin.

$ 59.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Physical Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 40

Powerful mineral-based formula provides advanced UVA and UVB protection while antioxidants defend against HEV, VIS, and IR rays as well as free-radicals for lightweight, residue-free coverage.

SUZANOBAGIMD physical defense sunscreens are uniquely formulated with mineral sunscreen agents fortified with antioxidants to offset free-radicals and oxidative stress in skin.

$59.00

Medical

Sun Shield Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a sheer, quick-absorbing formula that is ideal for post procedure skin. Provides comprehensive protection against UVA/UVB rays, and defense against IR rays and HEV light including blue light (solar or digital), which can cause premature skin aging.

$ 53.00

Sun Shield Mineral^™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50

$53.00

Medical

Lightweight formula provides physical UVA and UVB protection while helping blur minor imperfections with a subtle tint. Designed for dry, delicate, post-procedure skin.

$ 79.00

SUZANOBAGIMD^TM Soothing Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Lightweight formula provides physical UVA and UVB protection while helping blur minor imperfections with a subtle tint. Designed for dry, delicate, post-procedure skin.

$79.00

Medical

Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 daily sunscreen provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. This non-comedogenic sunscreen with micronized zinc oxide and octinoxate helps protect newly transformed, younger-looking skin.

*Item sold separately from the Obagi Nu-Derm Fx™ System