Dermalogica double cleanse + go

Dermalogica double cleanse + go

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“double cleanse + go”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine

Peg-40 sorbitan peroleateEffect: High~3.2–4.7%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.9–1.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.85–1.25%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~0.5–1.2%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.95%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~0.3–0.75%
Quillaja saponaria bark extractEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.75%
Capryloyl glycineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.2–0.75%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 13 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~2.6–3.8%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.8–2.8%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~1.4–2.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.55–1.25%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Cymbopogon nardus oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~22–34%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~3.4–5.2%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.3–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Quillaja saponaria bark extractHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.4–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate~3.2–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~2.6–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Citrus grandis peel oil~1.8–2.8%
Irritant · high
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

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
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

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Citral~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Quillaja saponaria bark extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Coco-betaine~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Capryloyl glycine~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Capryloyl glycine
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Methylpropanediol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Capryloyl glycine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta

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