dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
dermalogica Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Propanediol
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- Hordeum Vulgare Powder
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Piperonyl Glucoside
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice1,2-Hexanediol
- ABRASIVE
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SOOTHING
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Hordeum Vulgare PowderDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePiperonyl GlucosideLavandula Hybrida OilHydroxyacetophenoneEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLavandula Spica Flower OilXanthan GumCitric AcidSodium HydroxideLinaloolLimonenePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Meal Extract | SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hordeum Vulgare Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piperonyl Glucoside | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Spica Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- Oat flour; physical exfoliant/absorbent; beta-glucan for soothing, control particle size.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract for soothing and conditioning; sensitive-skin friendly but potential protein allergen
- Hordeum Vulgare Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Piperonyl Glucoside
- Coumarin glycoside; photoprotective and antioxidant, used as auxiliary booster
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
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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