dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant
dermalogica Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant lists 31 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Peg-6
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Magnesium Oxide
- C20-40 Pareth-10
- Silica
- Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- Salicylic Acid
- Retinol
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Lactic Acid
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
- Citronellol
- Eugenol
- Geraniol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Grainy exfoliant with sodium bicarbonate and PEG-6 base, containing salicylic acid, retinol, and VC derivatives. Botanical oils and essential oils provide emollience. Factory perspective notes formulation difficulty combining strong actives with alkaline base, and ensuring even distribution of actives within granules to prevent localized irritation.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Sodium BicarbonateSilica
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Oxide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Olive Oil Peg-7 EstersCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- 皮肤调理剂
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinol
Other ingredients
Peg-6C20-40 Pareth-10Lactic AcidTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherolCitric AcidCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBixa Orellana Seed OilCitronellolEugenolGeraniolLinaloolLimoneneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosa Damascena Flower OilEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens OilCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peg-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Oxide | ABSORBENT, BUFFERING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C20-40 Pareth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bixa Orellana Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/366 | 1 · – | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/364 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Peg-6
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage
- Magnesium Oxide
- Absorbent, buffer, non-comedogenic, non-irritating.
- C20-40 Pareth-10
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters
- Olive oil PEG-7 esters, gentle emulsifier and emollient containing PEG structure; suitable for creams, monitor PEG allergens and contamination.
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- Hydrolyzed cactus extract; antioxidant for anti-aging; check hydrolysis impact
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Citrus medica peel extract containing oils and polyphenols; oils pose photosensitivity risk
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
- Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
- Annatto seed oil containing carotenoids for emolliency and color; unstable, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
- Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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