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Dermalogica
breakout clearing foaming wash
A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 29.50 · 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Morning and night, lather a small amount in damp hands, then rub over face, neck, chest ... anywhere you want to wipe out dirt and breakouts. Keep out of your eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Caution
Keep out of your eyes.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 12 trigger none
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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 →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 Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate →Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil →Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil →Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Fragrance, Tonic
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Oil →Oleanolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3beta-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
Learn more about Oleanolic Acid →