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Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
A peel built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · 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
- Dullness
How to use
Massage evenly onto dry, cleansed skin. Leave on for 1-3 minutes, then rinse. Begin by using every other day, noting skin’s response and building up to daily use. You may experience tingling as the product activates. For daytime use, follow with a moisturizer and SPF. Keep out of eyes.
Caution
You may experience tingling as the product activates. For daytime use, follow with a moisturizer and SPF. Keep out of eyes.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 33 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Trehalose, Urea
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Oleyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Glycolic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Oleic Acid, Oleyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sucrose Distearate
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
Exfoliating6
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Urea
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oleic Acid, Oleyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae, by the organism Lactobacillus
Learn more about Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Aminomethyl Propanol
Buffering
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Learn more about Aminomethyl Propanol →Phytic Acid
Chelating
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Learn more about Phytic Acid →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →