Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser Gentle Gel-Cream for Sensitive Skin, Refill 16.9 oz — pH-Balanced, Soothing

Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser is a pH-balanced, non-foaming gel-cream that gently cleanses and soothes irritated, reactive skin without leaving residue. This cleanser was created for people whose skin reacts to ordinary facial washes — redness, tightness, and sensitivity are common reactions it aims to address. The lightweight gel-cream texture removes surface impurities while supporting the skin’s protective barrier, rinsing or wiping away cleanly. It’s formulated to be calming and hydrating rather than stripping, making it suitable for daily use when you need a gentle but effective cleanse.

How does this cleanser calm redness and discomfort?

The formula focuses on mild surfactants and soothing botanicals that minimize irritation while helping skin feel cooler and less reactive. It avoids harsh foaming agents that can exacerbate sensitivity, instead offering a soft gel-cream texture that glides across skin and rinses off cleanly. Regular use can reduce the perception of rawness after exposure to environmental stressors.

• Non-foaming gel-cream base to limit irritation
• Soothing plant extracts to visibly calm redness
• pH-balanced to respect the skin’s natural barrier
• Rinses or wipes off easily, leaving no tight residue

Will it clean effectively without drying out my skin?

Yes — the cleanser removes oils, makeup residue, and impurities without over-stripping moisture. Its gentle cleansing agents lift buildup while humectant and conditioning ingredients help preserve hydration during and after cleansing. The result is clean-feeling skin that remains supple rather than taut.

• Gentle surfactants that remove debris but retain lipids
• Hydrating components that protect against dryness
• Formulated for sensitive, dry, or overprocessed skin types

How should I use Ultracalming Cleanser in my routine?

Apply it after your oil-based PreCleanse or on bare skin: massage a small amount onto damp face and neck with upward strokes, then rinse or wipe off. Follow with a calming mist and a moisturizer geared to sensitive skin for optimal barrier support. It works well morning and night whenever skin needs a gentle approach.

• Use after PreCleanse or on slightly damp skin
• Massage gently, then rinse or remove with tissue/cloth
• Follow with Ultracalming Mist and a lightweight moisturizer

Is this product appropriate for reactive or allergy-prone skin?

Dermalogica designed Ultracalming Cleanser specifically with reactive and sensitized skin in mind. It avoids common irritants and focuses on barrier support, making it a useful option for people experiencing transient sensitivity from procedures, environmental triggers, or product overuse. Always patch-test new products if you have known allergies.

• Formulated to minimize irritants and fragrance
• Supports barrier repair rather than disrupting it
• Ideal for post-procedure or easily upset skin — patch-test when in doubt

Who is this for: If your skin reddens, tingles, or tightens after regular cleansers, or if you prefer a calming, non-foaming wash that protects barrier health, Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser is designed for you. It suits sensitive, dry, reactive, and post-procedure skin types that need cleansing without compromise. Use it as the gentle first step in a soothing skincare regimen to remove impurities while keeping comfort and hydration front of mind.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Butylene Glycol , Pentylene Glycol , Hydroxyphenyl , ropamidobenzoic Acid, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Fumaric Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Panthenol, Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, rosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA.

FAQ

Q: Can I use Ultracalming Cleanser every day?

A: Yes. It’s formulated for gentle daily use morning and night to cleanse without stripping sensitive skin.

Q: Will it remove makeup and sunscreen?

A: It removes light makeup and surface sunscreen well; use an oil-based PreCleanse first for heavy or waterproof makeup.