Augustinus Bader vs Obagi — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Cream
9/10 · Augustinus Bader
| The Cream | Hydrate Facial Moisturizer | |
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| Brand | Augustinus Bader | Obagi |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Lightweight cream | Rich, lightweight cream |
| Finish | Glowing satin finish | Cushioned, soft, dewy |
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| Verdict | Augustinus Bader's lighter sister to The Rich Cream — same TFC8 hero, in a daily-driver weight for combo and oilier skin types ready to invest in the brand's science. | Obagi's foundational moisturizer — formulated to layer over the brand's actives (Professional-C, Retinol, Tretinoin patients) without irritation. Mango butter, shea, avocado, glycerin, panthenol — a non-irritating, non-actively-treating moisturizer that exists to repair barrier and provide a clean base for the rest of the Obagi medical regimen. Often paired with the Professional-C Serum as a starter Obagi kit. |
