Dermalogica
acne clearing skin washA face cleanser built around Panthenol and AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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Brand price
USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Diglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sucrose
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, PEG-8, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Menthol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Menthol, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Isostearic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
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 →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →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 →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 →
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