Four Obagi cleansers take different approaches to daily cleansing. Compare gel and microfoam textures, skin-type guidance and ingredient focus before choosing a formula.
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Mild gel cleanser
A mild gel for everyday oil, makeup and impurities. Obagi recommends it for normal-to-dry and combination skin, including sensitive skin. Its oat amino acid focus separates it from the vitamin C gel and the pump microfoam.
Foaming gel cleanser
A gel-based foaming cleanser for normal-to-oily and combination skin. Obagi highlights oat amino acids and aloe and positions it for makeup, dirt and excess oil removal. Choose it when that oil-focused brief fits better than Gentle Gel.
Vitamin C cleansing gel
A cleansing gel in the Obagi-C FX line. It highlights L-ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C, and aloe while removing makeup and excess oil. This is the vitamin C-focused option, though it is rinsed off rather than left on as a serum.
Pump microfoam
A pump-dispensed thick microfoam. Obagi highlights aloe, broccoli extract and citrus bioflavonoids and describes the formula as free of synthetic fragrance. It is the most distinct texture here if you prefer ready-made foam.
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Skin-type guidance comes from the published product information. Check the current formula if you have known sensitivities.
Compare skin fit, texture and formula details before you choose.
Mild gel cleanser
A mild gel for everyday oil, makeup and impurities. Obagi recommends it for normal-to-dry and combination skin, including sensitive skin. Its oat amino acid focus separates it from the vitamin C gel and the pump microfoam.
Check current priceat ObagiFoaming gel cleanser
A gel-based foaming cleanser for normal-to-oily and combination skin. Obagi highlights oat amino acids and aloe and positions it for makeup, dirt and excess oil removal. Choose it when that oil-focused brief fits better than Gentle Gel.
Check current priceat ObagiGentle Gel: a milder gel aimed at normal-to-dry skin. Foaming Gel: a foaming gel aimed at normal-to-oily skin.
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Highlighted ingredients are not complete formulas. Check the current label for anything you avoid.
Nu-Derm Gentle Gel is aimed at normal-to-dry skin; Foaming Gel targets normal-to-oily skin and excess oil. Both highlight oat amino acids.
C-Cleansing Gel contains L-ascorbic acid, but it is a rinse-off product. Choose it for its overall cleansing feel and formula, not as a replacement for a leave-on serum.
SUZANOBAGIMD dispenses as a microfoam. Its no-synthetic-fragrance description is a separate point to check against the full current ingredient list.
These comparisons use published product information, not hands-on testing. Prices and formulas can change.