Dermalogica

Dermalogica

FAQs

Who are Dermalogica?

Founded by skin therapists, Dermalogica provides custom skincare solutions, professional-grade education, and products tailored to individual needs. Dermalogica is the top choice of skin care professionals globally and are committed to being cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan, and have been clean since 1986. The most popular products by Dermalogica vary but include their range of cleansers, moisturisers, serums and treatments, each designed to address specific skin concerns and promote overall skin health.

What are the most popular Dermalogica products?

Reveal brighter, smoother skin with the exfoliating, rice-based Daily Microfoliant Brightening Powder. Activated by water, it releases Papain, Salicylic Acid, and Rice Enzymes that exfoliate and remove surface debris. The Skin Brightening Complex utilises Phytic Acid, White Tea, and Liquorice to balance uneven skin tone, and Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin soothe the skin.
Enjoy broad spectrum UV protection that defends against break-outs and environmental aggressors using the Clear Start Clearing Defence Mattifying Moisturiser SPF30. This lightweight moisturiser uses patented TT technology to support skin's natural microbiome, formulated with Willow Bark Extract, Green Tea Extract, and Vitamin C to combat the effects of pollution, and Natural Tapioca to minimise shine.
Cleanse away impurities without compromising your skin with Dermalogica's Special Cleansing Gel - a soap-free, foaming gel cleanser formulated with Quillaja Saponaria to gently remove toxins and debris, leaving skin felling smooth and clean. Enriched with calming Balm Mint and Lavender Extracts to soothe the skin.
Use the Clear Start Deep Cleanse Breakout Clearing Foam Wash to purify skin, removing dead skin cells, dirt and excess oils that clog pores and cause breakouts. Formulated with Salicylic Acid to cleanse deep into pores, and a blend of 8 botanicals, including Tea Tree and Lavender, soothes and calms the skin, while Orange Peel Extract revitalises and refreshes, leaving the skin energised.
Designed with a powerful Ceramide-Building Complex and ultra-soothing Cica, Dermalogica's Stabilising Repair Cream is a specially formulated barrier-repairing moisturiser that delivers instant relief and long-term resilience to sensitive or reactive skin. The restorative blend of Resurrection Plant, Tasmania Lanceolata Extract and Boerhavia Diffusa Root provide fast-acting comfort while reinforcing the skin's natural barrier.
Clear clogged pores and minimise body breakouts in all hard-to-reach areas with the Clear Start Clarifying Body Spray. Infused with exfoliating Salicylic Acid aiding in removing dead skin cells, and a soothing blend of Witch Hazel, Tea Tree Oil and Moroccan Argan Extract to balance oil and reduce redness.

How soon will I start seeing results from using Dermalogica products?

Many people see noticeable results with their first use of Dermalogica products, with their skin feeling clean, smooth, hydrated and visibly healthier, however, those with more advanced long-term skin concerns such as ageing, acne, or redness caused by hormonal fluctuations or sun damage, may not see visible results immediately - consistent use will lead to continuous improvement in skin health over time.

What’s the best Dermalogica SPF for me?

Defend against visible signs of aging caused by UVA/UVB rays with Dermalogica's Biolumin-C Heat Ageing Protector SPF50, a daily moisturiser with high-level sun protection. Infused with a Vitamin C complex that brightens and evens skin tone, and an innovative ThermaRadiance Complex that helps shield skin from heat-induced ageing, targeting dullness, dehydration and fine lines.
Protect, hydrate and glow in one easy step using the Clear Start Golden Hour Hydrating Stick SPF30. Perfect for all skin types, the non-comedogenic formula offers broad-spectrum coverage with a touch of golden shimmer for a radiant finish. Enriched with Willow Bark Extract to keep pores clear while Squalane and Jojoba Seed Oil provide deep hydration, ideal under or over makeup.
Broad spectrum UV protection without the shiny finish is easy with the Clear Start Clearing Defence Mattifying Moisturiser SPF30. This lightweight moisturising protects breakout-prone skin, leaving a long-lasting matte finish. The patented TT technology and Tapioca work with skin's natural biome and reduce shine.

What’s the best Dermalogica exfoliant for me?

Dermalogica offers a variety of exfoliation products that contain both chemical and physical exfoliants:

The Daily Microfoliant is a gentle, rice-based exfoliating powder that delivers brighter and smoother skin. It activates with water to release Papain, Salicylic Acid, and Rice Enzymes, effectively buffing the skin.
Formulated with a combination of powerful enzymes, skin-smoothing AHA's and anti-pollution technology, the Age Smart Daily Superfoliant Resurfacing Powder effectively smooths skin and helps combat environmental factors known to accelerate skin ageing.
The Daily Milkfoliant Calming Powder is a calming oat-based exfoliator that supports skin's moisture barrier while polishing skin. Enriched with Grape Extract, AHA's and BHA's blended with Coconut Milk work to soften and smooth skin.

What's the best Dermalogica cleanser for me?

Dermalogica's range of cleansers covers a wide range of skin concerns:

For a soap-free cleanser, use the Special Cleansing Gel to effectively remove impurities without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance. The naturally foaming Quillaja Saponaria gently eliminates toxins and debris, leaving the skin smooth and clean, while Balm Mint and Lavender Extract provide soothing and purifying benefits.
Calm reactive, sensitised and overprocessed skin with the Ultra Calming Soothing Cleanser. This pH-balanced gel-cream gently reinforces the skin's natural protective lipid barrier, leaving no irritating residue.
Deeply cleanse makeup and impurities from skin with the Melt Away Makeup & Debris PreCleanse. Oil-based, it washes away excess sebum, sunscreen, waterproof makeup, environmental pollutants and residual products which accumulate on the skin throughout the day, leaving skin impeccably clean.
To clarify skin while minimising signs of visible skin ageing, the Active Clearing Skin Wash Breakout Clearing Foam stimulates natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth away dullness while Menthol and Camphor cool the skin, and Balm Mint, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Extracts cleanse and soothe.
The Intensive Moisture Nourishing Cleanser is enriched with a BioReplenish Complex that effectively removes impurities while nourishing dry, depleted skin, increasing luminosity and preserving the skin's natural resilience for a smoother feeling after cleansing.

What are the best Dermalogica moisturisers for my skin type?

Dry skin: The Intensive Moisture Balance Nourishing Moisturiser is an ultra-rich formula that nourishes and moisturises dry skin, helping to smooth dryness lines and prevent moisture loss.

Dehydrated skin: The Skin Smoothing Cream features Active HydraMesh Technology™, providing 48 hours of continuous hydration and distributing moisture throughout the skin to lock it in and protect the skin's natural microbiome.

Red and Irritated skin: The UltraCalming Soothing Hydrating Spritz Mist is a lightweight mist that absorbs quickly and helps to calm redness and sensitivity in irritable skin, stimulating a properly functioning skin barrier to minimise flare ups.

Sensitive and Reactive skin: The Stabilising Repair Cream is infused with a powerful Ceramide-Building Complect and ultra-soothing Cica that melt into the skin, calming irritation and reducing redness, while a restoring blend of ingredients provide fast-acting comfort.

Ageing skin: The Dynamic Skin Recovery Age Defence SPF50 is a daily moisturiser with SPF that provides long-lasting hydration, critical UV protection, and helps control triggers that lead to skin ageing. It blends smoothly into the skin.

What’s the best Dermalogica serum for my skin type?

Wrinkles: The Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum contains a high-dose 3.5% Retinoid complex to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, retexture the skin, minimise pores, and even out skin tone.

Dullness: The Circular Hydration Serum is long-lasting hydrating serum that deeply penetrates to replenish moisture and health from within, using Hyaluronic Acid, Algae Extract and Polyglutamic Acid to replenish and ensure reduced moisture loss from passive evaporation.

Breakouts: The Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster is a fast-acting booster, formulated with Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide and a Seaweed Extract which helps clarify the skin by rapidly fighting breakout-causing bacteria.

Uneven Skin Tone: The Phyto Nature e2 Regenerating Daily Exosome Leave-On Treatment provides powerful results without any injectables or invasive treatments. The next-generation treatment works to reawaken the skin's natural renewal process, assisting with scarring and uneven tone by clearing away dull surface cells and supporting multi-layer skin regeneration.

Are Dermalogica cruelty-free and vegan-friendly?

Yes! Dermalogica do not engage in animal testing, and their formulas do not contain animal-derived ingredients. They are recognised as cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and PETA. Additionally, they have been acknowledged by the RSPO for sourcing palm oil in an environmentally sustainable manner that does not harm local wildlife.