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Dermalogica
acne clearing skin wash
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands. Apply to dampened face and neck, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Caution
Avoid eye area. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 40 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
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
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Phytic Acid
Oil Control7
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA
Pore Refining4
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant5
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Concerns
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
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →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 →Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate →Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride yet.
Learn more about Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride →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 →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →