dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster

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. Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
6. Niacinamide
7. Salicylic Acid
8. Cetearyl Glucoside
9. Polysorbate 20
10. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
11. Thymol
12. Terpineol
13. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
14. Chondrus Crispus Extract
15. Lactic Acid
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Tocopherol
18. Dimethicone
19. Lecithin
20. Pullulan
21. Sclerotium Gum
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Propanediol
24. Gluconolactone
25. Silica
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
28. Sodium Citrate
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Polysorbate 20Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractThymolTerpineolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilChondrus Crispus ExtractLactic AcidSodium HyaluronateTocopherolDimethiconeLecithinPullulanSclerotium GumXanthan GumPropanediolGluconolactoneSilicaEthylhexylglycerinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium CitrateSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Amino acid surfactant; mild cleansing agent with conditioning benefits for hair and skin.

Niacinamide

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

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

Thymol

Phenolic antimicrobial and fragrance; irritating at high levels, use trace amounts, allergen risk.

Terpineol

Terpineol providing herbal scent with mild preservative synergy; allergen ingredient, high dose may cause dermatitis.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Lactic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopherol

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

Dimethicone

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

Lecithin

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Propanediol

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

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Silica

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

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