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Obagi Medical Identity and Packaging Rebrand

Obagi Medical partnered with Doheny Atelier to modernize its clinically backed, professional-grade skincare portfolio through a cohesive brand refresh and unified packaging design.
Since the rebrand, multiple Obagi Medical products have won prestigious awards, including the 2025 NewBeauty® Award (Elastiderm Lift Up and Sculpt Moisturizer) and a place in Allure’s Best of Beauty 2025 (Professional-C® 20% Antioxidant Serum).

Client Obagi Medical
Industry Beauty
Skincare
Pharmaceutical
Services Brand Identity
Packaging Design
Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Brand Design Systems

About the Project

Obagi Medical is the global leader in professional-grade skincare, formed in 1988 by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. Skincare experts certify the brand's efficacious and results-driven approach, with formulas backed by clinical testing. Since its founding, Obagi Medical has expanded into a wide portfolio of products across dedicated treatment spaces including Nu-Gen™, Professional-C®, and Clenziderm M.D®.

Kate, the founder of Doheny Atelier, led the refresh of the entire Obagi brand landscape. The transformation began with the logo, as Kate established a new, cohesive identity that consolidated several legacy Obagi logos into a single, powerful vision. This revitalized visual identity provided a compelling foundation for the packaging, establishing a strategic design hierarchy to modernize and unify the extensive portfolio of over 40 products for today's consumer.

  • Waldencast CEOHind Sebti
  • Lead MarketersNicole Hart, Abner Shao
Obagi overview
Model holding Obagi Medical Elastiderm Cream
Obagi Medical Event Display
Obagi Medical packaging mechanical
01 Logo

Before the rebrand, Obagi Medical utilized approximately four or five inconsistent logos. To better serve a modern generation of skincare consumers while remaining familiar to longtime users, the brand required a unified and recognizable logo foundation.

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02 Primary Packaging

Disrupting the shelf doesn't always require brand-new componentry. On-pack, the refreshed logo makes a bold statement, complemented by a new color-coded system that establishes a clear hierarchy to guide consumers through various skincare treatments.

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03 Secondary Packaging

The use of bold white signals a medical-grade standard, providing a striking contrast that emphasizes the logo. On the full secondary packaging, key clinical statistics are showcased through an engaging layout designed to capture interest and tell the brand's story.

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