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Dermalogica
ultracalming cleanser
A face cleanser built around Panthenol and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.
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
- Dry skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Following the application of PreCleanse, apply to the face and neck, gently massaging with fingertips with light, upward strokes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or remove with dry cotton pads. Follow with UltraCalming Mist and Barrier Repair.
What's inside
Ingredients List
6 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid, 2-[[(3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Oxopropyl]Amino]-
Learn more about Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid →Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Ascorbyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate →Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Flavouring, Fragrance, Oral Care, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract →Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract →Echinacea Purpurea Extract
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae
Learn more about Echinacea Purpurea Extract →Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract →Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
Astringent, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Tonic
Rubus idaeus fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae
Learn more about Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract →