Dermalogica
age bright clearing serumA serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 79.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 225.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Niacinamide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation8
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Terpineol
May Worsen Eczema8
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Terpineol
May Worsen Rosacea8
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Terpineol
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Perfuming
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Amylopectin (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
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.
Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Polydextrose
Bulking, Humectant
Random polymer of D-glucose condensation
Learn more about Polydextrose →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Dextrin
Learn more about Dextrin →Amylopectin
Binding, Viscosity Controlling
Amylopectin
Learn more about Amylopectin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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