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Dermalogica
post-breakout fix
A spot treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 25.00 · 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
- Normal skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Uneven texture
How to use
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount directly to your post-breakout spot. Use twice a day or as needed. Repeat until the mark fades.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 15 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
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Squalane
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Squalane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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 →Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Olivate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 →Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Citrate →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Learn more about Hexylresorcinol →Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Locust Bean carob, Ceratonia siliqua L., Leguminosae
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract →