Dermalogica
ultracalming cleanser
A non-foaming gel-cream cleanser Dermalogica recommends for normal, dry, and sensitive skin.
- Fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
- sensitive skin
What it is
Dermalogica describes UltraCalming Cleanser as a pH-balanced, non-foaming gel-cream cleanser for reactive, sensitized, or overprocessed skin. The brand recommends it for normal, dry, and sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- Panthenol: Dermalogica describes this provitamin B ingredient as a humectant that supports skin regeneration.
- Cucumber fruit extract: The brand says its cooling agents help soothe and calm irritated skin.
- Raspberry fruit extract: Dermalogica describes it as soothing for inflamed skin.
How to use
After PreCleanse, massage over the face and neck with fingertips using light upward strokes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or remove with dry cotton pads. Dermalogica suggests following with UltraCalming Mist and Barrier Repair.
Who should be careful
The ingredient list includes several botanical extracts, including lavender, rosemary, cucumber, and lemon. People who know they are sensitive to these ingredients can review the full ingredient list before use. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Dermalogica says the cleanser helps calm and cool reactive skin and supports the skin’s protective barrier. These are the brand’s product claims, not independently verified results.
This page reports what is printed on the label for Dermalogica ultracalming cleanser. Data is taken from the manufacturer page linked above.
Sources
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/ultracalming-cleanser (checked 2026-10-11)
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/ultracalming-cleanser.json (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Size | 8.4 oz, 16.9 oz, and 16.9 oz refill |
| Form | Non-foaming cleansing gel-cream |
| Key ingredients | Panthenol, cucumber fruit extract, raspberry fruit extract |
| Routine step | After PreCleanse; before UltraCalming Mist and Barrier Repair |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | normal, dry, sensitive skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Nothing flagged |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Glycerin, Fumaric Acid, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Bisabolol, PVP, Pentylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Which skin types does Dermalogica recommend it for?
The brand recommends it for normal, dry, and sensitive skin.
Does it foam?
Dermalogica describes it as a pH-balanced, non-foaming gel-cream cleanser.
How should I use it?
After PreCleanse, massage over the face and neck with light upward strokes, then rinse with warm water or remove with dry cotton pads.
What sizes are listed by Dermalogica?
The official product data lists 8.4 oz, 16.9 oz, and a 16.9 oz refill.