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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.
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.,/p>
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.
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Overall rating: 4.923913 / 5 from 184 reviews.
This travel-friendly cleansing gel is praised for its perfect size and effectiveness. Customers love its ability to thoroughly remove impurities without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance. The gel's lightweight and mild formula, combined with calming extracts, ensures a smooth and clean feel.
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"Been using Special cleaning gel for over 20 years (yes, it's been around that long!) - in my early 40's now and I still get compliments on my face and pores when I go for facials. Gets the job done without overly drying."
"I really love the texture and how it cleans and feels on the skin. The size is perfect to keep in my bag too."
"Used with daily microfoliant exfoliator for a deluxe cleanse."
"I use this about 1x a week before my magnetic glow cleanser as a means to breakdown any build up from the moisture. It’s a bit more clarifying than that one but still nice and gentle while providing a good clean. It goes on smooth and slippery and seems excellent quality. Like the rest of their products. The sample is small but that’s to be expected. It still has lasted me a way since I only need a pea sized amount."
"I absolutely love it, been using the cleansing gel for over 15 years now. I intend to use as long as it is on the market."
"This is a perfect size for when on vacation and you need to bring your dermalogica stuff. Same good quality as the regular size bottle. I like that I can get this as a gift too when I purchase another product."
"I would maybe buy this. I have the cream cleaner for sensitive skin that I like better though"
"I have sensitive and dry skin and received this as a sample. This has a creamy texture and a little will go a long way without drying out my face."
"I use the special cleansing gel couple years ago, and I continue to use it alternating with another dermatological cleanser. Chronological products have kept my skin, plump, smooth, and moisturized. Good product."
"Sure wish that Dermal Clay wash would return. I have been using this wash since it was discontinued. Works well, however I continue to prefer the earlier product"
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