dermalogica Clear Start Flashfoliant Foaming Exfoliator
dermalogica Dermalogica Clear Start Flashfoliant Foaming Exfoliator lists 27 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
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
- Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
- Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
- Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Santalum Album Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view A foaming exfoliator containing salicylic acid positioned early in the ingredient list, paired with grape juice and essential oils for gentle purification. PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil aids emulsification. Suitable for oily, acne-prone, or congested combination skin. Formulator Note: The high-ranking salicylic acid suggests a potent concentration; sensitive skin types should exercise caution to avoid irritation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
- FRAGRANCE · 限制 III
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Juniperus Communis Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Other ingredients
Salicylic Acid -Thuja Occidentalis Leaf OilJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractFerula Galbaniflua Resin OilMimosa Tenuiflora Bark ExtractVanilla Planifolia FruitCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitrus Reticulata Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilJuniperus Virginiana OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilSantalum Album OilCitrus Aurantifolia Peel OilHydroxyacetophenonePerfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 DimethiconeSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid - | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/123 | — | Green |
| Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, ASTRINGENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil | FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract | SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Juniperus Virginiana Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Santalum Album Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/367 | — | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid -
- Not decoded yet
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
- Grape juice extract with polyphenols for antioxidant; acidic and prone to browning, use chelators.
- Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
- Wintergreen leaf extract; contains methyl salicylate. Aromatic and cooling. Potential allergen for some.
- Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Cypress essential oil, restricted EU fragrance; sensitizing, strict limits and labeling required
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Juniper fruit essential oil. Contains camphor and terpinen-4-ol. Camphor is an allergen/neurotoxin; avoid on broken skin, label as essential oil.
- Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.
- Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
- Soothing and skin protecting; contains flavonoids; for sensitive skin repair; extraction affects activity
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
- Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Virginia juniper oil for fragrance/tonic; contains terpenes, irritant, control concentration.
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required
- Santalum Album Oil
- Essential oil fragrance, restricted under EU 26; monitor sensitization and phototoxicity
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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