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recommended for:

  • normal, combination, and oily skin
  • dullness
  • oiliness 
  • pores

Soap-free, foaming gel cleanses all skin conditions. Refreshing lather thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance. This iconic cleanser, which contains naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria, gently rinses away toxins and debris to leave skin feeling smooth and clean. Lightweight and mild enough to use every day, it also features calming Balm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin. Citric Acid, an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), helps to even skin tone and clean pores.

benefits

  • Washes away impurities without stripping or drying
  • Calming agents help soothe and purify skin
  • Thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance
how to use

Following the application of PreCleanse, gently lather a small amount of gel in moistened hands and apply to dampened face and throat. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Multi-Active Toner and prescribed Dermalogica Moisturizer.

ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, O-Cymen5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

sustainability

1.7 oz: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Disc Top: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper

What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.  

How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.                              


8.4 oz:

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Disc Top: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper

What’s Recyclable: The bottle of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable. The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.

How to Recycle: Place carton and bottle in their recycling bin.                   


16.9 oz: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Pump: HDPE (resin code 2)

What’s Recyclable: The bottle and pump of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable.

How to Recycle: Ensure bottle is as empty as possible. Place plastic bottle with pump attached in its recycling bin.


16.9 oz Refill: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Pump: HDPE (resin code 2)

What’s Recyclable: The bottle and pump of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable.

How to Recycle: Ensure bottle is as empty as possible. Place plastic bottle with pump attached in its recycling bin.

 

Recycling is subject to local policies and facilities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

To learn more about Dermalogica's sustainability efforts, please click here.

 

FAQs
What skin types is Special Cleansing Gel recommended for?

Recommended for normal, combination, and oily skin.

Is Special Cleansing Gel soap-free?

Yes. It is a soap-free, foaming gel that cleanses without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance.

What are the key active ingredients?

This iconic cleanser, which contains naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria, gently rinses away toxins and debris to leave skin feeling smooth and clean. Lightweight and mild enough to use every day, it also features calming Balm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin.

Can I use it every day?

Yes. The formula is lightweight and mild enough for daily use.

Will it help with oiliness and pores?

It's formulated for concerns like oiliness, dullness, and pores and removes impurities to help clean pores.

What is the texture and lather like?

A lightweight, soap-free foaming gel that produces a refreshing lather and rinses clean.

Does it have a scent?

Dermalogica formulas never use artificial fragrances. However, botanical extracts and essential oils included for skin benefits may have a natural scent. Some users may notice a subtle fragrance.

How do I use this cleanser?

Gently lather a small amount of gel on damp hands and apply to dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water. Follow with recommended Dermalogica Toner and Moisturizer.

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recommended for:

  • normal, combination, and oily skin
  • dullness
  • oiliness 
  • pores

Soap-free, foaming gel cleanses all skin conditions. Refreshing lather thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance. This iconic cleanser, which contains naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria, gently rinses away toxins and debris to leave skin feeling smooth and clean. Lightweight and mild enough to use every day, it also features calming Balm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin. Citric Acid, an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), helps to even skin tone and clean pores.

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benefits

  • Washes away impurities without stripping or drying
  • Calming agents help soothe and purify skin
  • Thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance
how to use

Following the application of PreCleanse, gently lather a small amount of gel in moistened hands and apply to dampened face and throat. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Multi-Active Toner and prescribed Dermalogica Moisturizer.

ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, O-Cymen5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

sustainability

1.7 oz: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Disc Top: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper

What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.  

How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.                              


8.4 oz:

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Disc Top: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper

What’s Recyclable: The bottle of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable. The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.

How to Recycle: Place carton and bottle in their recycling bin.                   


16.9 oz: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Pump: HDPE (resin code 2)

What’s Recyclable: The bottle and pump of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable.

How to Recycle: Ensure bottle is as empty as possible. Place plastic bottle with pump attached in its recycling bin.


16.9 oz Refill: 

Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Pump: HDPE (resin code 2)

What’s Recyclable: The bottle and pump of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable.

How to Recycle: Ensure bottle is as empty as possible. Place plastic bottle with pump attached in its recycling bin.

 

Recycling is subject to local policies and facilities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

To learn more about Dermalogica's sustainability efforts, please click here.

 

FAQs
What skin types is Special Cleansing Gel recommended for?

Recommended for normal, combination, and oily skin.

Is Special Cleansing Gel soap-free?

Yes. It is a soap-free, foaming gel that cleanses without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance.

What are the key active ingredients?

This iconic cleanser, which contains naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria, gently rinses away toxins and debris to leave skin feeling smooth and clean. Lightweight and mild enough to use every day, it also features calming Balm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin.

Can I use it every day?

Yes. The formula is lightweight and mild enough for daily use.

Will it help with oiliness and pores?

It's formulated for concerns like oiliness, dullness, and pores and removes impurities to help clean pores.

What is the texture and lather like?

A lightweight, soap-free foaming gel that produces a refreshing lather and rinses clean.

Does it have a scent?

Dermalogica formulas never use artificial fragrances. However, botanical extracts and essential oils included for skin benefits may have a natural scent. Some users may notice a subtle fragrance.

How do I use this cleanser?

Gently lather a small amount of gel on damp hands and apply to dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water. Follow with recommended Dermalogica Toner and Moisturizer.

Real Skin, Real Results

real skin, real results

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