dermalogica Daily Superfoliant

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. Microcrystalline Cellulose
2. Sodium Bicarbonate
3. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
4. Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
5. Malic Acid
6. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
7. Charcoal Powder
8. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
9. Maltodextrin
10. Silica
11. Magnesium Oxide
12. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
13. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14. Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
15. Niacinamide
16. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
17. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
18. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
19. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
20. Camellia Sinensis Leaf
21. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
22. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
23. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
24. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
25. Salvia Officinalis Oil
26. Subtilisin
27. Lipase
28. Papain
29. Lactic Acid
30. Oryza Sativa Starch
31. Sodium Chloride
32. Sodium Dehydroacetate
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Water/Aqua/Eau
35. Coconut Acid
36. Calcium Lactate
37. Capryloyl Glycine
38. Undecylenoyl Glycine
39. Cetrimonium Chloride
40. Limonene
41. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ABRASIVE

Microcrystalline CelluloseSodium BicarbonateCharcoal Powder

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Myristoyl Glutamate

BUFFERING

Malic Acid

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

MaltodextrinSilicaMagnesium OxideOryza Sativa Bran ExtractPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit ExtractNiacinamideCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilZingiber Officinale Root ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilLavandula Hybrida OilCamellia Sinensis LeafKappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSalvia Officinalis OilSubtilisinLipasePapainLactic AcidOryza Sativa StarchSodium ChlorideSodium DehydroacetateXanthan GumWater/Aqua/EauCoconut AcidCalcium LactateCapryloyl GlycineUndecylenoyl GlycineCetrimonium ChlorideLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

Mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; low foaming, gentle

Malic Acid

AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Charcoal Powder

Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Silica

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

Magnesium Oxide

Absorbent, buffer, non-comedogenic, non-irritating.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract

Soap nut extract with natural saponins for mild cleansing; saponins less effective in hard water, mild irritation possible.

Niacinamide

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

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Tea leaf extract for antioxidant and conditioning; often used as fragrance

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Seaweed polysaccharide; film forming and moisturizing; provides gel texture; gentle.

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract

Plant extract for hair conditioning and waving/straightening; may contain sensitizing actives

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Subtilisin

Protease enzyme for gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin. Strictly control concentration and contact time; excessive use may compromise the barrier.

Lipase

Lipase for mild sebum/keratin conditioning; activity depends on temp/pH; control storage and use conditions.

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Lactic Acid

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

Oryza Sativa Starch

Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Xanthan Gum

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

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Coconut Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.

Calcium Lactate

Calcium lactate as chelator/buffer/astringent with keratolytic support; check pH and compatibility to avoid local irritation.

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Amino acid surfactant and sebum regulator for gentle cleansing of hair and skin.

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

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