Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
by Dermalogica · skin_care
Editor's Take
Built around a serious dose of lactic acid in a heavy-duty lather, this prioritizes aggressive chemical resurfacing over a gentle morning wash.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
The formula anchors itself on a functional concentration of lactic acid to deliver genuine chemical exfoliation. To support that active load, it relies on a heavy-hitting blend of conventional surfactants and synthetic polymers rather than modern green chemistry. It remains a highly effective wash for those seeking serious resurfacing, though sensitive skin might balk at the combined intensity of the acid and the essential oils.
Full INCI list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lactic Acid, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Linalool, Eugenol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol