Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Special Cleansing Gel Mini
Source: 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, ppg-5-ceteth-20, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
A solvent with some emollient properties
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Geltreats your skin to a soothing, rich lather as it gently loosens and removes excess oil, makeup, dead skin cells and all other surface debris.
Source: SkincareRX
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
A solvent with some emollient properties
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Disodium edta, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate
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