Works for
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Papain + 1 moreNot delivered
“Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf, Zingiber officinale root extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf) 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Microcrystalline cellulose~22–33%
Sodium bicarbonate~5–7.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium myristoyl glutamate~3.9–5.8%
Malic acid~2.7–4%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCharcoal powder~1.6–2.5%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerMaltodextrin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSilica~1.1–1.7%
Magnesium oxide~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.45–1.1%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSapindus trifoliatus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCamellia sinensis leaf~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis leafKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractCaesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
More about Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Subtilisin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lipase~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipasePapain~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainLactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidOryza sativa starch~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumWater~0.15–0.6%
Coconut acid~0.35–0.75%
Calcium lactate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl glycine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineUndecylenoyl glycine~0.15–0.55%
Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Malic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Charcoal powder, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium oxide, Oryza sativa bran extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract, Niacinamide, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Camellia sinensis leaf, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Subtilisin, Lipase, Papain, Lactic acid, Oryza sativa starch, Sodium chloride, Sodium dehydroacetate, Xanthan gum, Water, Coconut acid, Calcium lactate, Capryloyl glycine, Undecylenoyl glycine, Cetrimonium chloride, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| DermalogicaDaily Superfoliant ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | Kinvara Skin CareElemental Exfoliating Powder | natureofthingsClarifying Facial Polish | skintificAHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | $69.00 | $39.02−$29.98 | $65.00−$4.00 | $18.90−$50.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dermalogica - Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 30.00A$ in Australia, from 62.00$ up to 64.00$ in the United States and for 87.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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