dermalogica Daily Resurfacer

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-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
3. Ethoxydiglycol
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Salicylic Acid
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone
8. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
9. Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
10. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
11. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
13. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
14. Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
15. Oryza Sativa Extract
16. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
17. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Glycerin
20. Bacillus Ferment
21. Zostera Marina Extract
22. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
23. Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
24. PEG-90M
25. Aminomethyl Propanol
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Sodium Benzoate
28. Limonene
29. Propylene Glycol
30. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

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Water/Aqua/Eau

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

HUMECTANT

EthoxydiglycolButylene Glycol

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

REFRESHING

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Other ingredients

Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 DimethiconeCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractSodium HyaluronateGlycerinBacillus FermentZostera Marina ExtractHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansHibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractPEG-90MAminomethyl PropanolDisodium EDTASodium BenzoateLimonenePropylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

PPG/isocetyl ether acetate, mild emulsifier/emollient; nonionic.

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Butylene Glycol

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

Salicylic Acid

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Bitter orange flower extract for soothing and fresh feel; contains fragrance allergens, potential sensitizer

Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

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

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

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

Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract

Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Zostera Marina Extract

Seaweed extract for skin conditioning; botanical, patch test advised for sensitive skin

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

Okra fruit extract; humectant and conditioner, rich in polysaccharides, gentle feel

PEG-90M

Polyethylene glycol-based emulsifier and thickener at 0.1–0.5%; highly hydrophilic, may contain trace PEG impurities, caution for sensitive skin

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Propylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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