Dermalogica
daily superfoliant exfoliator
A powder exfoliant that turns creamy with water and is recommended for normal, combination and oily skin.
- oily skin
- combination skin
- normal skin
What it is
Daily Superfoliant is a powder exfoliant that turns creamy when mixed with water. Dermalogica recommends it for normal, combination and oily skin when the goal is to smooth texture, reduce dullness and help clear pores.
Key ingredients
- Activated Binchotan Charcoal: helps draw out oil and environmental buildup from the surface of the skin.
- Lactic acid: an AHA that helps smooth rough texture and support a brighter-looking finish.
- Niacinamide: helps support a clearer-looking complexion and the skin barrier.
- Rice powder enzymes: the powder base helps polish away dulling surface debris when activated with water.
How to use
After cleansing, dispense about a half-teaspoon into very wet hands, rub to form a creamy paste and massage over the face in circular motions for about one minute. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. For more sensitive skin, Dermalogica says to use it on alternate days until the skin acclimates.
Who should be careful
This formula includes citrus and lavender oils, plus limonene and linalool, so it may not suit very sensitive skin. Exfoliating acids and enzymes can increase sensitivity to the sun, so this is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Dermalogica says Daily Superfoliant is a highly active resurfacer that helps fight environmental triggers known to accelerate skin aging. The product page describes it as helping to resurface, detox and exfoliate with charcoal, red algae and niacinamide.
Sources
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/daily-superfoliant (checked 2026-10-11)
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What's on the label
| Category | Physical & Enzyme Face Exfoliants |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Model | 111252 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00666151021167 |
| Size | 0.45 oz and 2.0 oz |
| Form | Powder exfoliant |
| Texture | Fine powder that turns creamy on contact with water |
| Routine step | AM or PM after cleansing |
| When to use | Apply to damp skin, massage gently for one minute, then rinse |
| Key ingredients | Activated Binchotan Charcoal, lactic acid, niacinamide and rice powder enzymes |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | oily, combination, normal skin |
| Fragrance free | No |
| Worth knowing | Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool |
| Full ingredient list | Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Malic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Charcoal Powder, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium Oxide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Subtilisin, Lipase, Papain, Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Water/Aqua/Eau, Coconut Acid, Calcium Lactate, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Linalool |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
Who is Daily Superfoliant recommended for?
Dermalogica says it is recommended for normal, combination and oily skin and is commonly used to address dullness, uneven texture and pores.
How do I use it?
The brand says to dispense about a half-teaspoon into very wet hands, create a creamy paste, massage gently for one minute and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Does it contain essential oils?
The official ingredient list includes citrus peel oil and lavender oil, so it is not a fragrance-free formula.
Can sensitive skin use it?
Dermalogica says that for more sensitive skin, you can use it on alternate days until the skin acclimates.