Dermalogica
breakout clearing foaming washA face cleanser built around AHA, for smoothing and hydration.
A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 14.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 29.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on EU-allergen-free; that row is shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Fragrance
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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