Dermalogica active moist moisturizer

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Pentylene Glycol
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Methyl Gluceth-20
6. Coconut Alkanes
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Palmitic Acid
9. Stearic Acid
10. Saccharide Isomerate
11. Dimethicone
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
14. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
15. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
16. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
17. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
18. Hedera Helix Extract
19. Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
20. Nasturtium Officinale Extract
21. Propanediol
22. Polysorbate 60
23. Caprylyl Glycol
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Allantoin
26. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
27. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
28. Polyquaternium-10
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Triethyl Citrate
31. Myristic Acid
32. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
33. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
34. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
35. Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract
36. Citric Acid
37. Sodium Citrate
38. Sodium Hydroxide
39. Aminomethyl Propanol
40. Citral
41. Linalool
42. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oils

Formulation view Water-based formula with caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol for a fresh feel. Includes hydrolyzed jojoba esters, ferment filtrates, and diverse botanical extracts. Hydration is achieved via polyols and saccharide isomerate. No traditional preservatives; relies on polyol synergy. Suitable for oily, combination skin or those preferring light textures. Factory note: Complex botanicals require strict monitoring of microbial stability and color consistency to prevent precipitation.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coconut AlkanesCetearyl AlcoholPalmitic Acid

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Saccharide IsomerateDimethiconeGlyceryl StearateHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateArctium Lappa Root ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractHedera Helix ExtractMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractNasturtium Officinale ExtractPropanediolPolysorbate 60Caprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAllantoinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCoco-Caprylate/CapratePolyquaternium-10EthylhexylglycerinTriethyl CitrateMyristic AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractLavandula Hybrida Flower ExtractCitric AcidSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideAminomethyl PropanolCitralLinaloolLimonene

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Hedera Helix Extract

Plant polyphenol conditioner, soothing and astringent; safe for sensitive skin

Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract

Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.

Nasturtium Officinale Extract

Watercress extract, antioxidant and conditioning; 1–2% typical, fragrance allergens

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

Bergamot extract with citrus scent; phototoxic risk, best avoided in leave-on products exposed to sun.

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.

Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract

Lavandula Flower Extract for fragrance; often a natural scent component, high levels may sensitize.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Related products in this category

• alverde alverde Face Oil Gesichts-Öl Bio Wildrose
• lerbolario L'Erbolario Aromatic Linden Flower Water
• lvly LVLY Soft Cleansing Foam
• garnier Garnier Bio Purifying Gel Wash With Fresh Lemongrass
• lvly LVLY Day Cream With Manuka Honey Extract
• labo Labo Fillerina Olhos E Lábios 2