dermalogica Precleanse
dermalogica Dermalogica Precleanse lists 27 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Solanum Lycopersicum Extract
- Tocopherol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Decyl Olive Esters
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Citral
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Isopropylparaben
- Isobutylparaben
- Butylparaben
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains parabens
Formulation view Oily pre-cleanser with light triglycerides and various seed oils as base, aided by non-ionic emulsifiers. Contains tocopheryl acetate and essential oils for fragrance, using parabens for preservation. Factory perspective notes high unsaturation causes low oxidative stability, plus photosensitizing risks from essential oils, requiring strict light-blocking packaging and usage limits.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl AcetateTocopherol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Borago Officinalis Seed OilOryza Sativa Bran OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- 皮肤调理剂
- Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
Other ingredients
Peg-40 Sorbitan PeroleateSolanum Lycopersicum ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCetyl EthylhexanoateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDecyl Olive EstersDicaprylyl CarbonateCitralLimoneneLinaloolCitrus Grandis Peel OilLavandula Hybrida OilCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilIsopropylparabenIsobutylparabenButylparaben
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Solanum Lycopersicum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Decyl Olive Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/354 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Isopropylparaben | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isobutylparaben | ANTIMICROBIAL · 限制 II/1375 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12a | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin
- Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
- Kukui nut oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids; provides moisture and conditioning, no clear comedogenic data.
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.
- Solanum Lycopersicum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Decyl Olive Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Cymbopogon oil, natural lemon scent; contains furanocoumarins with photosensitivity, limit usage and enhance SPF for daytime products.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Isopropylparaben
- Not decoded yet
- Isobutylparaben
- Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage
- Butylparaben
- Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.
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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