3
Shared Ingredients
Dermalogica Cleansing Gel vs Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution
Comparing Dermalogica Cleansing Gel versus Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
22
Unique to Dermalogica Cleansing Gel
27
Unique to Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. Dermalogica Cleansing Gel has 22 unique ingredients while Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution has 27.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
8 rated
76%
Safe
25 rated
46%
Irritant
24 rated
Based on 25 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
15 rated
92%
Safe
25 rated
16%
Irritant
25 rated
Based on 25 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Dermalogica Cleansing Gel
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCSIRSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCSIRHydroxyethylcelluloseCSIRLavandula Angustifolia OilCSIRQuillaja Saponaria Bark ExtractCSIRCitrus Limon Peel OilCSIRMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCSIRCymbopogon Nardus OilCSIRGlycerinCSIRCocamidopropyl BetaineCSIRSodium CocoamphoacetateCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRCocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPropanediolCSIRCitric AcidCSIRO-Cymen-5-OlCSIRPpg-5-Ceteth-20CSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCSIRPeg-8CSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRSorbitan StearateCSIRHumulus Lupulus ExtractCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIREquisetum Arvense ExtractCSIRPinus Sylvestris Cone ExtractCSIRCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCSIRCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower ExtractCSIRRicinoleth-40CSIRBeeswaxCSIREthylhexyl HydroxystearateCSIRAminomethyl PropanolCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRDimethiconeCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRCeresinCSIRCarbomerCSIRHops extractCSIRRosemary ExtractCSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermalogica Cleansing Gel better than Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution for sensitive skin?
By comparing Cleansing Gel and Essential Cleansing Solution side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Cleansing Gel or Essential Cleansing Solution, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Cleansing Gel and Essential Cleansing Solution. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Cleansing Gel and Essential Cleansing Solution share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Cleansing Gel or Essential Cleansing Solution.
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