Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash Review

Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Review

Does Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash Work?

 
Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
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Polysorbate 80
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Salicylic Acid
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Oleanolic Acid
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Butylene Glycol
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Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root Extract
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Polysorbate 80
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Oleanolic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oleanolic Acid

A plant-based terpenoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Enantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractAn extract derived from a tropical tree native to Africa. Although it is rich in antimicrobial alkaloids, its functions in skincare have yet to be researched.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Spiraea Ulmaria ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from Meadowsweet flowers. It contains a plant version of anti-inflammatory salicylic acid - salicin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root Extract
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.