Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Ultra Calming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetrimonium chloride, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, glyceryl caprylate) 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: cetrimonium chloride
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPanthenol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidAscorbyl palmitate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~1.7–2.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractEchinacea purpurea extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractUsnea barbata extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fumaria officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.2–0.7%
- 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 extractGlycerin~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 GlycerinFumaric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinatePropylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 glycolBisabolol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPvp~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPentylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAminomethyl propanol~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Fumaria officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Glycerin, Fumaric acid, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Propylene glycol, Bisabolol, Pvp, Pentylene glycol, Cetrimonium chloride, Glyceryl caprylate, Aminomethyl propanol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DermalogicaUltra Calming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisN - Puri-Capilium Cleanser | ZiajaMed Lipid Physioderm Cleansing Gel | Versed SkinThe Purist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $39.50 | $13.27−$26.23 | $20.59−$18.91 | $13.51−$25.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Vitamin C | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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