Dermalogica
acne clearing skin washA face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 49.00 · 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.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, PCA, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
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 Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cocoglycerides, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
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
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
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.
Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →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 →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 →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 PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Menthol
Denaturant, Fragrance, Refreshing, Soothing
Menthol is a fragrance.
Learn more about Menthol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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