Dermolab Moisturizing Cleansing Gel ingredients list

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
4. Betaine
5. Triethanolamine
6. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
7. Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
8. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
9. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
10. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
11. Citrus limon
12. Acer Saccharum Extract
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Propylene Glycol
15. Ethylhexyl salicylate
16. Hexylene Glycol
17. Benzyl salicylate
18. Tetrasodium EDTA
19. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
20. Imidazolidinyl Urea
21. Parfum
22. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
23. Linalool
24. Hydroxycitronellal
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Methylparaben
27. Ethylparaben
28. Propylparaben
29. CI 19140
30. CI42090

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains parabens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

BUFFERING

Triethanolamine

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

ASTRINGENT

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

Saccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus limonAcer Saccharum ExtractSodium HyaluronatePropylene GlycolEthylhexyl salicylateHexylene GlycolBenzyl salicylateTetrasodium EDTAEthylhexyl methoxycinnamateImidazolidinyl UreaParfumButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneLinaloolHydroxycitronellalPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenEthylparabenPropylparabenCI 19140CI42090

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

Sodium cocoamido apple amino acids; mild amino-acid surfactant for cleansing and foam.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus limon

Lemon extract with oils/acids; high phototoxicity & moderate allergenic risk, keep low, avoid light

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Ethylhexyl salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Benzyl salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Linalool

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

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

CI 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

CI42090

Not decoded yet