For the steps that genuinely change skin, we think so. Obagi's actives come in clearly stated, meaningful strengths, such as vitamin C at 10%, 15% or 20% and retinol at 0.5% or 1.0%, in formulations designed to keep those ingredients stable and working. Its systems, such as Nu-Derm Fx, are built around a specific concern rather than a vague promise. The basics matter less: if your budget is finite (whose is not?), spend it on targeted actives and daily sunscreen first. Not sure which steps earn their place? Ask us, and we will tell you honestly.

Obagi-C® Fx C-Cleansing Gel

£55

C-Cleansing Gel is the first step of the Obagi-C Fx routine, a refreshing gel cleanser with vitamin C and aloe. If you are looking for a vitamin C cleanser for normal to oily skin in the UK, it lifts makeup and grime and leaves skin bright-eyed.

What It Does

Clarifies the skin while removing makeup, excess oil and impurities, according to Obagi
Infused with L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and aloe
Leaves skin feeling refreshed
The first step of the Obagi-C Fx routine

Key Ingredients

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): an antioxidant that complements the brightening focus of the Obagi-C range.
Aloe: a water-binding, soothing plant extract.

How to Use It

Apply to damp face and neck with wet fingertips, massage in circular movements, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and evening.

Where it fits in your routine: Step one, morning and night, before toner and serum.

Who It Suits

Normal, combination and oily skin, and anyone building a vitamin C focused routine. Drier skin may prefer the Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser.

What to Expect

Skin feels clean and fresh straight away, ready for the products that follow.

Chosen by a Doctor-Led Clinic

Every product in our shop is chosen and stocked by our doctor-led clinic in Hale, Cheshire. Dr Ed Robinson is a GMC-registered doctor (GMC 7560188), our clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission, rated Good, and our skin specialists use these ranges in clinic every day, so you can buy genuine products with expert advice behind them.

Delivery and Personal Advice

Free UK delivery on orders over £200; otherwise a flat £10 by Royal Mail. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 working days, UK only, or choose complimentary click and collect at our Hale clinic. Not sure it is right for you? Ask a specialist on WhatsApp on 0161 399 0631 for complimentary, personal advice.

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Product details

The Essentials

The first step of the Obagi-C Fx routine. A gel cleanser infused with L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and aloe that Obagi says clarifies the skin while removing makeup, excess oil and impurities, leaving it refreshed.

Size: 180 ml

What It Does for Your Skin

Why Our Doctors Rate It

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