Dermalogica
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3H Overnight Drying LotionA spot treatment built around Sulfur and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A spot treatment built around Mineral sunscreen and Niacinamide, for soothing irritation and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 36.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Alcohol-free, Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Centella asiatica (Cica)8
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Calamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation10
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing9
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation14
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Camphor, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Myristyl Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Terpineol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Acacia Senegal Gum (in both products)
Fragrance
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrance
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Protecting
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Acacia Senegal Gum
Film Forming, Fragrance
Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Learn more about Acacia Senegal Gum →Beta-Glucan
Bulking, Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of β(1-3), β(1-4), and β(1-6) linked glucose units
Learn more about Beta-Glucan →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Camphor
Denaturant, Fragrance, Plasticiser
Camphor is a fragrance.
Learn more about Camphor →
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