Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Dermalogica AGE SmartTM Skin Resurfacing Cleanser is a dual-action exfoliating cleanser for mature and prematurely-ageing skin containing lactic acid that smoothes, re-texturises and delivers ultra-clean skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Age Smart Skin Resurfacing Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~9.5–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLactic acid~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~2.8–3.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePolyacrylate-1 crosspolymer~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol distearate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.6–0.9%
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.45–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Hexylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitronellol~0.35–0.65%
Eugenol~0.3–0.6%
Geraniol~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.5%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideWater~0.3–0.55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.3–0.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePolyacrylate-1 crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol distearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Hexylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCitronellol~0.25–0.45%
Eugenol~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.15–0.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.15–0.25%
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.15%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lactic acid, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polyacrylate-1 crosspolymer, Glycol distearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus limon peel extract, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lactic acid, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polyacrylate-1 crosspolymer, Glycol distearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus limon peel extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DermalogicaAge Smart Skin Resurfacing CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | DCLActive Mattifying Cleanser | PCA SKINFacial Wash | Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $42.00 | $44.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Allantoin | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5
- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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