dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser
dermalogica Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Bisabolol
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Glycerin
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Fumaric Acid
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Panthenol
- Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Disodium Edta
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains sulfates
Formulation view Gentle cleanser with mild surfactants, cetearyl alcohol, and radish ferment plus botanicals for soothing. Ideal for sensitive skin to reduce irritation. Factory insight: high botanical loads require stability testing to ensure effective low-concentration preservation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- BisabololZingiber Officinale Root Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABRASIVE
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Other ingredients
Rubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractButylene GlycolPentylene GlycolHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractFumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractFumaric AcidEchinacea Purpurea ExtractPanthenolAcrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateDisodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateCetrimonium ChlorideAminomethyl PropanolGlyceryl CaprylateDisodium Edta
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Extract | ABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Usnea Barbata Extract | DEODORANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Fumaric Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Echinacea Purpurea Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.
- Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Botanical conditioner; monitor flavonoid stability and allergenicity; patch test recommended
- Fumaric Acid
- Dicarboxylic acid buffer; paired with sodium bicarbonate for pH control, < 0.5%.
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationics
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
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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