dermalogica Barrier Defense Booster
dermalogica Dermalogica Barrier Defense Booster lists 30 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.
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Octyldodecanol
- Squalane
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
- Juglans Regia Seed Oil
- Hexyldecanol
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Brassica Campestris Sterols
- Helianthus Annuus Extract
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Tocopherol
- Bisabolol
- Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
- Stearic Acid
- Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
- Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- *Linalool
- * Limonene
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed OilLimnanthes Alba Seed OilAvena Sativa Kernel OilIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Vitis Vinifera Seed OilOctyldodecanolSqualane
Other ingredients
Actinidia Chinensis Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol EstersJuglans Regia Seed OilHexyldecanolOryza Sativa Bran ExtractPassiflora Edulis Seed OilVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed OilTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneBrassica Campestris SterolsHelianthus Annuus ExtractLavandula Hybrida OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherolBisabololCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideStearic AcidTetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneLavandula Spica Flower OilTetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethaneEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil*Linalool* Limonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Juglans Regia Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hexyldecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Brassica Campestris Sterols | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lavandula Spica Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| *Linalool | 香氛剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| * Limonene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Plant seed oil for skin conditioning; rich in fatty acids, prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants.
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly
- Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Amino acid surfactant; mild cleansing agent with conditioning benefits for hair and skin.
- Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
- Silymarin oil phytosterol esters; emulsifier/film-former for hair, improves gloss/slippage.
- Juglans Regia Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Hexyldecanol
- Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
- Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Passionflower seed oil; emollient; prone to oxidation, needs protection.
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Blueberry seed oil rich in GLA; supports skin barrier repair; moderate comedogenic risk, patch test recommended.
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- Brassica Campestris Sterols
- Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk
- Helianthus Annuus Extract
- Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
- Biomimetic lipid, barrier repair, 1-3%; lipophilic, needs emulsification, good for dry skin.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- *Linalool
- Linalool, floral fragrance; EU 26 allergen, prone to oxidation into sensitizing impurities, requires antioxidants.
- * Limonene
- Not decoded yet
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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