dermalogica Clear Start Foaming Wash
dermalogica Dermalogica Clear Start Foaming Wash lists 20 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Polysorbate 20
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Oleanolic Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Other ingredients
Lavandula Angustifolia OilOleanolic AcidButylene GlycolEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractDisodium CocoamphodiacetateSpiraea Ulmaria ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPorphyra Umbilicalis ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root ExtractSodium HydroxideEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Oleanolic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Spiraea Ulmaria Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | 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 |
| Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer thickener at 0.5–2%; incompatible with cationics, dilute first, PEG-modified
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Oleanolic Acid
- Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
- Enantia chlorantha bark; traditional African herb for skin. Very limited data; require supplier safety dossier.
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Astringent/tonic plant extract for skin care; batch-to-batch variability, concentration control recommended
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
- Marine algae extract; antioxidant concept; monitor heavy metals and stability.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract
- Soothing/anti-inflammatory; glycyrrhizin may chelate, check compatibility with metal ions
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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