Brand

Obagi

Known for Professional-C vitamin C serums and the prescription Nu-Derm system.

Obagi Medical is a medical-grade skincare brand founded in 1988 by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, who sold his stake in 1997. It is a separate company from his later brand, ZO Skin Health. Its prescription lines are sold through physicians, while non-prescription lines such as Professional-C, Obagi360 retinols, and Obagi Hydrate are also sold directly on obagi.com.

Founded

1988

Founder

Dr. Zein Obagi, dermatologist, who sold his stake in 1997

Headquarters

The Woodlands, Texas (per a 2022 headquarters move)

Ownership

Bridgepoint, which completed its acquisition of Obagi Medical from Waldencast in 2026

Ownership and scale

The 2026 sale to Bridgepoint was valued at up to $460 million.

Brand timeline

1988
Dermatologist Zein Obagi launches Obagi
1997
Zein Obagi sells his stake in the company
2022
Waldencast acquires Obagi Medical
2026
Bridgepoint completes its acquisition of Obagi Medical from Waldencast

Where to buy

Brand siteAuthorized physiciansDermstore

Where to get the best offers

obagi.com offers 15% off with subscribe to save, free shipping on orders of $165 or more, free 30-day returns, and value sets such as Professional-C Serum 20% with Retinol 1.0.

Obagi products we have reviewed

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Professional-C Serum 20% (20% Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum)

Obagi

Key Ingredient

L-Ascorbic Acid

Key ingredients named by the brand: L-Ascorbic Acid and Sodium HyaluronateContains fragranceSerum in a dropper bottle, 1 fl oz (30ml)

$155.00/ 1 fl oz (30ml)($5.17/ml)

Review Product

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Obagi360 Retinol 1.0 (1.0 Smoothing Retinol)

Obagi

Key Ingredient

Retinol

Key ingredients named by the brand: RetinolNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listCream in an airless pump tube, 1.0 oz net wt (28g)

$90.00/ 1.0 oz net wt (28g)

Review Product

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Obagi Hydrate Facial Moisturizer (Hydrating Facial Moisturizer)

Obagi

Key Ingredient

Tara Seed Extract

Key ingredients named by the brand: Tara Seed Extract, Shea Butter and Mango ButterNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listLightweight cream in a pump bottle, 1.7 oz net wt (48g)

$70.00/ 1.7 oz net wt (48g)

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Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.