Dermalogica
calm water gel
A weightless water-gel moisturizer with dual hyaluronic acid technology, recommended by Dermalogica for all skin types and dryness or sensitivity.
- Fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
What it is
Dermalogica describes calm water gel as a lightweight moisturizer that changes from a gel to a fluid on application. Its page recommends it for all skin types and calls out dryness, dehydration, sensitivity and redness.
Key ingredients
- Dual hyaluronic acid technology: Dermalogica says it works at different skin-surface layers to increase and lock in moisture.
- Aloe vera and prickly pear extracts: Both appear in the manufacturer’s ingredient list; the product page does not separately state their specific roles.
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizate: Listed in the formula; no specific function is claimed on the product page.
How to use
Squeeze a small amount into your palm and rub your hands together to activate the gel. Pat gently onto the face and neck; Dermalogica recommends using it twice daily.
Who should be careful
The current manufacturer ingredient list contains linalool and limonene. This conflicts with the existing product data’s fragrance-free designation. That value and the existing flags have been left unchanged pending review; people avoiding fragrance allergens should check the packaging. This is general product information, not medical advice.
Sources
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/calm-water-gel (checked 2026-10-11)
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/calm-water-gel.json (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Model | 111268 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00666151032057 |
| Size | 1.7 oz |
| Form | Water-gel moisturizer |
| Texture | Refreshing gel that transforms into a fluid |
| Key ingredients | Dual hyaluronic acid technology, aloe vera and prickly pear extract |
| When to use | Twice daily |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Limonene, Linalool |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Stearyl Heptanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sea Salt, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearyl Caprylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Phosphate, Linalool, Limonene |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
Who does Dermalogica recommend it for?
The brand recommends it for all skin types and lists dryness, dehydration, sensitivity and redness as concerns.
How often should I use it?
Dermalogica directs use twice a day.
How do I apply the gel?
Squeeze a small amount into the palm, rub hands together to activate, then gently pat onto the face and neck.
Does the ingredient list contain fragrance?
The posted ingredient list includes linalool and limonene, even though the existing product data marks it fragrance-free; see the note below.