Dermalogica Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser Nettoyant Éclat

Dermalogica Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser Nettoyant Éclat

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside + 9 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser Nettoyant Éclat”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.

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.

Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.8–5.9%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.7–4.5%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.9–2.3%
Polyglyceryl-3 distearateEffect: High~1.6–1.9%
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acidsEffect: High~0.45–0.65%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.35–0.6%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.55%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Sodium astrocaryum murumuruateEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
17 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%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~1.1–1.3%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.8–5.9%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.7–4.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.3–2.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
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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Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~4.8–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Lauryl glucoside~3.7–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.3–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Decyl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.1–1.3%
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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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Nelumbo nucifera root extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Jasminum officinale oil~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Glyceryl oleate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Palmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Saccharide isomerate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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2,3-butanediol~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Maltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Coco-glucoside~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Sodium astrocaryum murumuruate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Gluconolactone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Cellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Stearic acid~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
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~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Tocopherol, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium gluconate, Glyceryl oleate, Pentylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Saccharide isomerate, 2,3-butanediol, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-glucoside, Titanium dioxide, Sodium astrocaryum murumuruate, Gluconolactone, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Propanediol, Cellulose gum, Stearic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool

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