dermalogica Porescreen

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. Zinc Oxide
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
5. Butyloctyl Salicylate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Isododecane
8. Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
9. Propanediol
10. Niacinamide
11. Methylpropanediol
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Silica Silylate
14. Lactic Acid
15. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
16. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
17. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
18. Rosa Damascena Extract
19. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
20. Sea Salt
21. Olive Oil Decyl Esters
22. Squalene
23. Tocopherol
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Lecithin
26. Allantoin
27. Propylene Glycol Stearate
28. Glycerin
29. Bisabolol
30. Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone
31. PEG-10
32. Silica
33. Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
34. Magnesium Stearate
35. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
36. Citric Acid
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. Sodium Chloride
39. Bentonite
40. Cellulose Acetate
41. Phenylpropanol
42. Hydrated Silica
43. Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
44. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
45. Ci 77492
46. Ci 77499)
47. Linalool

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains siliconesContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateIsododecane

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

PropanediolNiacinamideMethylpropanediolTitanium DioxideSilica SilylateLactic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosa Damascena ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractSea SaltOlive Oil Decyl EstersSqualeneTocopherolCaprylyl GlycolLecithinAllantoinPropylene Glycol StearateGlycerinBisabololLauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl DimethiconePEG-10SilicaPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateMagnesium StearateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSodium ChlorideBentoniteCellulose AcetatePhenylpropanolHydrated SilicaAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Linalool

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant for cleansing/conditioning; low allergen risk, avoid inhalation.

Propanediol

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Silica Silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Rosa Damascena Extract

Damask rose extract with fragrant compounds; allergens present, declare; high concentration risks sensitivity.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Sea Salt

Sea salt for exfoliation/minerals; particle size matters, high ionic strength when dissolved, check compatibility.

Olive Oil Decyl Esters

Not decoded yet

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Lipophilic humectant and emulsifier at 0.5–5%; very low comedogenicity

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone

Silicone-based nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; PEG+silicone system, stability testing needed.

PEG-10

Not decoded yet

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Composite emulsifier for stable O/W systems, provides mild cleansing.

Magnesium Stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Cellulose Acetate

Film former for mascaras; insoluble in water, requires organic solvents.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Hydrated Silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Anionic polymer for antistatic properties and film formation; common in blow-dry sprays, forms easily washed-off film.

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Linalool

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

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