Dermalogica
dynamic skin strengthening serumDermalogica
stabilizing repair face + body serumA serum built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Colloidal oatmeal and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 92.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sea Water, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxystearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract is the extract of the roots obtained from the Red spiderling, Boerhavia diffusa L., Nyctaginaceae
Learn more about Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract →Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Tasmannia lanceolata, Winteraceae
Learn more about Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract →Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract →
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