Light, creamy cleanser enhanced with BioReplenish Complex removes impurities while actively nourishing dry, depleted skin. This emollient, lipid-enriched formula cleanses skin while helping to minimize damage of vital proteins and lipids that defend against dryness. BioReplenish Complex, combined with phytoactives from Coconut Oil and Murumuru Seed Butter, help protect barrier lipids and preserve the skin's natural resilience for a smoother feel after cleansing. Invigorating extracts of Citrus, Palmarosa and Jasmine refresh tired skin. Rinses away easily, leaving skin cleaner, softer and more luminous.
benefits
Defends against dryness
Delivers a smoother feel after cleansing
Rinses away easily and leaves skin cleaner, softer and more luminous
how to use
Lather a pea-size amount into very wet hands. Massage onto dampened face and neck and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Use twice daily, morning and night.
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
5.1 oz:
Materials: Bottle: PETE (resin code 1), Pump: Mixed material, Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
What’s in Development: The bottle and pump are not recyclable yet, but Dermalogica is working on it.
10 oz:
Materials: Bottle: PETE (resin code 1), Pump: Mixed material, Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
What’s in Development: The bottle and pump are not recyclable yet, but Dermalogica is working on it.
Recycling is subject to local policies and facilities.
What skin types is Intensive Moisture Cleanser best for?
Recommended for all skin types, particularly dryness and dehydration, as well as concerns like dullness and loss of firmness and elasticity.
What are the key active ingredients?
Key ingredients include a BioReplenish Complex, combined with phytoactives from Coconut Oil and Murumuru Seed Butter, help protect barrier lipids and preserve the skin's natural resilience for a smoother feel after cleansing. Invigorating extracts of Citrus, Palmarosa and Jasmine refresh tired skin.
What is the texture like?
Light, creamy and emollient - a lipid-enriched formula that rinses away easily.
What does it smell like?
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.
Will it leave my skin feeling dry?
It's formulated to nourish dry, depleted skin and cleanse while minimizing loss of moisture.
How does it cleanse the skin?
Removes impurities while actively nourishing the skin's lipids and proteins to help maintain a softer, smoother feel after rinsing.
What concerns does this cleanser address?
Formulated for dryness/dehydration, dullness, and loss of firmness and elasticity.
Light, creamy cleanser enhanced with BioReplenish Complex removes impurities while actively nourishing dry, depleted skin. This emollient, lipid-enriched formula cleanses skin while helping to minimize damage of vital proteins and lipids that defend against dryness. BioReplenish Complex, combined with phytoactives from Coconut Oil and Murumuru Seed Butter, help protect barrier lipids and preserve the skin's natural resilience for a smoother feel after cleansing. Invigorating extracts of Citrus, Palmarosa and Jasmine refresh tired skin. Rinses away easily, leaving skin cleaner, softer and more luminous.
Rinses away easily and leaves skin cleaner, softer and more luminous
how to use
Lather a pea-size amount into very wet hands. Massage onto dampened face and neck and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Use twice daily, morning and night.
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
5.1 oz:
Materials: Bottle: PETE (resin code 1), Pump: Mixed material, Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
What’s in Development: The bottle and pump are not recyclable yet, but Dermalogica is working on it.
10 oz:
Materials: Bottle: PETE (resin code 1), Pump: Mixed material, Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
What’s in Development: The bottle and pump are not recyclable yet, but Dermalogica is working on it.
Recycling is subject to local policies and facilities.
What skin types is Intensive Moisture Cleanser best for?
Recommended for all skin types, particularly dryness and dehydration, as well as concerns like dullness and loss of firmness and elasticity.
What are the key active ingredients?
Key ingredients include a BioReplenish Complex, combined with phytoactives from Coconut Oil and Murumuru Seed Butter, help protect barrier lipids and preserve the skin's natural resilience for a smoother feel after cleansing. Invigorating extracts of Citrus, Palmarosa and Jasmine refresh tired skin.
What is the texture like?
Light, creamy and emollient - a lipid-enriched formula that rinses away easily.
What does it smell like?
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.
Will it leave my skin feeling dry?
It's formulated to nourish dry, depleted skin and cleanse while minimizing loss of moisture.
How does it cleanse the skin?
Removes impurities while actively nourishing the skin's lipids and proteins to help maintain a softer, smoother feel after rinsing.
What concerns does this cleanser address?
Formulated for dryness/dehydration, dullness, and loss of firmness and elasticity.
What sizes or variants are available?
Available in 5.1 oz and 10.0 oz.
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Overall rating: 4.7281947 / 5 from 493 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The intensive moisture cleanser is praised for its creamy texture and nourishing formula, leaving skin clean, moisturized, and soft. It effectively addresses dryness and dehydration, enhancing skin's natural resilience and providing a luminous finish.
Summary topics
Creamy Texture (4%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the creamy texture of the product, with many describing it as creamy and lush.
Skin Appearance (3%): It was reported by customers that their skin looks amazing and healthy after using Dermalogica.
Effective Formula (3%): It was noted by customers that the formula is excellent, creamy, and leaves the skin feeling nourished and moisturized.
Cleansing Effectiveness (47%): Many customers remarked that this cleanser is great, perfect, and highly recommended, highly recommending it.
Skin Sensation (32%): Many customers brought up that this product leaves their skin feeling clean, fresh, and refreshed.
"This product is very gentle and does not irritate my skin, and cleans my face including makeup removal very well." — Molly3
"This cleanser feels very smooth and soft, it's a nice gentle cleanser." — Littleminkee
"Soft light weight cleanser thy leaves my skin already feeling hydrated." — Lill M.
Reviews
I like the cleanser. I
"I like the cleanser. I don’t think it’s a standalone cleanser though. My routine consists of either pre cleanse. oil to foam cleanser and then this cleanser. My complexion looks better and feels more moisturized. The cream consistency is nice."
— nora l. (4/5)
I have dry skin, so
"I have dry skin, so this is a good cleanser for not drying out my skin!"
— Kinzie B. (4/5)
Great cleanser
"Great cleanser"
— Lisa S. (4/5)
love it
"i used alot of these and i love this one the most"
— marissa (5/5)
My favorite cleanser. I’ve tried
"My favorite cleanser. I’ve tried other brands but this one consistently keeps my skin hydrated and not dried out. Love it"
— Katrina E. (5/5)
feels good on skin
"feels good on skin"
— Pat S. (5/5)
Intensive moisture cleanser
"Works ok but not a fan of the smell. I’ll probably stick with special cleansing gel and the pre cleanse."
— teresa d. (5/5)
Lightweight cleanser. Extra moisturizing
"Lightweight cleanser. Extra moisturizing"
— Diana A. (5/5)
Use it first thing every
"Use it first thing every morning. Makes my skin feel fresh and clean. Dermalogica products truly are the best"
— Linda S. (5/5)
Great Cleanser to Brighten Skin!
"This lathers up great and refreshes the skin on contact! I love the way it leaves my skin, and I definitely see an improvement in my overall appearance!"
— SHERRI G. (5/5)
Q&A
Is this fragrance free?
Hello Peg, Thank you for choosing Dermalogica. Thank you for your question. I'm happy to say that Dermalogica products are free from artificial fragrances and colors, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D. alcohol, parabens and microplastics, which are known to be skin irritants. Please let us know if we can further assist you. You can reach us at: https://www.dermalogica.com/pages/contact-us for more questions. Kind Regards, Melissa Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist
can you use as a full body lotion ? I am unable to use on my face any more
Hi, Linda! The Intensive Moisture Cleanser can be used as a body wash, not a lotion. Please let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help! Kind Regards, Beatriz.
Can this be used with retinol? If not what is the best cleanser to use?
Hi there! You can certainly cleanse with the Intensive Moisture Cleanser first and follow up with retinol! Kind Regards, Beatriz.
Intensive Moisture Cleaner. I have gotten milia from using too much oil which I am going to have removed. Would this be ok to use or what do you suggest. I am 70 with no lines or wrinkles and just starting to use Dermatologic products.
Hello Glenda, Thank you for your question! The Intensive Moisture Cleanser should be just fine to use, given that it is a cleanser, and is applied, and then rinsed off/removed. It leaves the skin very comfortable and hydrated, but does not leave an oily residue behind. Thank you again for reaching out to Dermalogica, we are happy to help! Kind Regards, Lisa Virtual Skin Therapist
Can I use this product added together with cleansing special gel AM. Then use glycolic cleansing PM?
Hello, thank you for your question. It would be best to utilize one cleanser, either the Intensive Moisture Cleanser or the Special Cleansing Gel, for your AM cleanser. For PM, you may still certainly use the Daily Glycolic Cleanser! If you have a dry skin type, use the Intensive Moisture Cleanser. If you have a more combination skin type, then use the Special Cleansing Gel. I hope this information helps! Kind regards, Amber The Dermalogica Team
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