dmk Deep Pore Facial Cleanser
dmk DMK Deep Pore Facial Cleanser lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
- Aqua
- Quercus Alba Bark Extract
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Methylparaben
- Chloroxylenol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Propylparaben
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Ci 19140
- Ci 42090
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Deep-cleansing foam using ammonium lauryl sulfate for high lather and sebum removal, softened by cocamidopropyl betaine. Enriched with quercus and yucca extracts for pore care, plus panthenol for soothing. Complex preservation system includes chloroxylenol. Best for oily pores; sensitivity to strong surfactants and chloroxylenol is a concern.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Ammonium Lauryl SulfateYucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetainePanthenol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Allantoin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Quercus Alba Bark ExtractMethylparabenChloroxylenolPotassium SorbatePropylparabenCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCi 19140Ci 42090
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quercus Alba Bark Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract | CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chloroxylenol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/26 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Quercus Alba Bark Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant; high foaming and stripping power. Can be irritating to eyes and damaged skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Contains saponins for cleansing and skin care; may be irritating at high levels, used at low concentrations.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Chloroxylenol
- Chloroxylenol antimicrobial; restricted at V/26, skin irritant
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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