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Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

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Dermalogica

Special Cleansing Gel

cleanser · 50 ml · Skincare

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel is free of fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil).

  • Fragrance-free
  • Contains essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Special Cleansing Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Water/Aqua/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a mild surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil…
  3. 3Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
  4. 4Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
  5. 5Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
  6. 6Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilEssential oils
  7. 7Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
  8. 8Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb OilEssential oils
  9. 9GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  10. 10Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  11. 11Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  12. 12HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
  13. 13Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  14. 14Capryloyl Glycine
  15. 15Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
  16. 16MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
  17. 17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  18. 18Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
  19. 19PPG-5-Ceteth-20A mild cleansing agent and emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, that…
  20. 20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  21. 21Disodium ED

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0666151010093, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil (#6), Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil (#8)
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel fragrance-free?

Yes. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, psoriasis and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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