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Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel is a iconic soap-free, foaming gel cleanser. Formulated with lavender, it removes impurities and excess oils, leaving the skin feeling smooth and clean, without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance.
Benefits
- Gentle, foaming face wash gel
- Refreshing lather, thoroughly rinses away daily toxins and debris to leave skin feeling soft and smooth
- Lightweight and mild enough to use every day - does not strip or dry out the skin
- Great for all skin types
- Features calming balm mint and lavender extracts to soothe the skin and clear pores without disturbing the skin's natural barrier
Key Ingredients
- Lavender: soothes and reduces redness and acne scarring
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract: naturally foams and cleanses
- Balm Mint: soothes and cleanses the skin
Gently lather a small amount of gel in moistened hands and apply to dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water. Follow with toner and moisturizer.
Tip: Use with an exfoliating face brush.
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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Questions
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- Q
I have microbladed eyebrows. Is this cleanser safe to use on them? Is this the most gentle dermalogica cleanser? Thanks!
- Asked by Sassy Cassie
- Official Answer By Dermalogica US - Brand EngageHello, thank you for contacting Dermalogica. Special Cleansing Gel is safe to use after the healing process is complete. Ultracalming Cleanser is also a good option as it delicately fortifies skin’s protective barrier without leaving an irritating residue, and easily rinses away or wipes off, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Best wishes, The Dermalogica TeamWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I use dernalogica porescreen spf30 very sparingly on a daily basis. Is it sufficient to remove it with special cleanser.
- Asked by hsnsenel
- Official Answer By Dermalogica US - Brand EngageHello, thank you for contacting Dermalogica. We recommend a double cleanse to ensure a thorough and effective cleaning of the skin. The process involves two steps: Oil-based cleanser: The first step uses an oil-based cleanser to dissolve and remove makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum, and other oily debris. This step is crucial because oil-based substances can be challenging to remove with water-based cleansers alone Water-based cleanser: The second step uses a water-based cleanser to remove any remaining impurities, such as sweat and environmental pollutants. This allows the skin to be deeply cleansed and prepped for better absorption of subsequent skincare products Best wishes, The Dermalogica TeamWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
Was the scent recently changed? The new bottle I purchased from Ulta smells much different the scent I have known.
- Asked by Jeremy
- Official Answer By Dermalogica US - Brand EngageHello, thank you for contacting Dermalogica. The Special Cleansing Gel formulation has not changed. If you feel as though the aroma is off, we suggest you contact the place of purchase to process an exchange. Best wishes, The Dermalogica TeamWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
After washing my face with most products, my face gets oiler. I have such a difficult time finding a good cleanser that does not do that. How is your cleanser?
- Asked by Excess Oil
- Official Answer By Dermalogica US - Brand EngageHello, thank you for contacting Dermalogica. For items available in Ulta Beauty, please check with your local store. Best Wishes, The Dermalogica TeamWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
how long should the larger size last me?
- Asked by madi
- Official Answer By Dermalogica US - Brand EngageHello, thank you for contacting Dermalogica. The estimated usage count for Special Cleansing Gel is 400. Best Wishes, The Dermalogica TeamWas this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
My Beauty Routine Takes
- 3910 Minutes
- 3130 Minutes
- 61+ Hour
Best Uses
- 860Daily Use
- 455Sensitive Skin
- 172Combination Skin
- 162All Skin Types
- 105Enlarged Pores
Describe Yourself
- 336Beauty Conscious
- 261Brand Buyer
- 193Budget Shopper
- 147Survivalist / Minimalist
- 89Beauty Expert
Skin Type
- 384Combination
- 101Dry
- 95Normal
- 64Oily
Most Helpful Positive Review
No More Ashamed Pores
Let me tell you about my love life. Over the past decade or so, I haven't found been able to find love anywhere within the cleansing department. The cleansers on the shelves at my nearest department store routinely broke my heart. Didn't live up to my expectations. Contained fragrances, colors, bead...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sad about the change.
I have been using this cleanser for over 13 years. It's the one skincare product I have never had to consider changing - no matter what was going on with my complexion, Special Cleansing Gel worked. Until now. The change in my latest shipment was immediately noticeable - fragrance! Not a good sign f...
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This broke me out.
I used to have a lot of acne. I used to buy a lot of stuff to treat acne and it never went away. I got pregnant and you know when you're pregnant you can't really use everything so I limited my skin care to really simple stuff such as just normal face cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen and that's it after getting pregnant and after one full year postpartum my skin is thriving no acne at all nothing and I said maybe everything that I was buying to treat acne was actually keeping it and not treating it so using simple skin care really healed my skin I ran out of my normal face cleanser. I said OK let me try this out. Suddenly my face is all acne so I am sure that this is what broke me out because I haven't changed anything in my skin care other than this. Definitely would not buy again.
do NOT buy this hot garbage
this destroyed my face. cystic white heads allllll over my.cheeks and jawline very displeased. will be returning this garbage
Staple in my daily routine
I have sensitive skin and this product works great. It cleanses my skin without stripping it/drying it out.
I would buy this product again
Loved it! Will purchase again
Amazing
I have used this for years and although it is pricey it is the perfect cleanser for makeup brushes. I do a double cleanse on my skin at night before bed with this and then follow up with the skin smoothing moisturizer. I just started using it for makeup brushes and realized just how good it really is. Its gets brushed clean in one wash.