Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Delivering chemical and physical exfoliating action through a unique applicator, Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer contains hydroxy acids and enzymes to smooth without causing redness, and citrus unshiu peel and rice extract to brighten while helping to control hyperpigmentation.”
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: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingSaccharum officinarum extract, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“Shielding against damaging free radicals while hydrating, it contains no artificial fragrance or color.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Delivering chemical and physical exfoliating action through a unique applicator, Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer contains hydroxy acids and enzymes to smooth without causing redness, and citrus unshiu peel and rice extract to brighten while helping to control hyperpigmentation.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Smooth skin without causing redness and help reduce the signs of premature ageing with Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer, a precise dose of leave-on exfoliating treatment with hydroxy acids and enzymes, ideal for use between professional treatments.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ppg-2 isoceteth-20 acetate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Ppg-2 isoceteth-20 acetateEthoxydiglycol~3.4–5.1%
Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPentylene glycol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPerfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethicone~1.5–2.2%
Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractOryza sativa extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBacillus ferment~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentZostera marina extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansHibiscus esculentus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
More about Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractPeg-90m~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePropylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Ppg-2 isoceteth-20 acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Pentylene glycol, Perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethicone, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Oryza sativa extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Bacillus ferment, Zostera marina extract, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Peg-90m, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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| DermalogicaDaily Resurfacer 35 DosesYOUR PRODUCT | skinmadeAzelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid serum | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Serum | bioClarityTreat Acne Clearing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | — | — | $16.93 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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