Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser (5.1 fl oz) Hydrating Cream Cleanser for Dry Skin — Gentle

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser is a rich, creamy face wash designed to remove dirt and makeup while replenishing moisture for visibly smoother, softer skin.

This gentle, nourishing cleanser uses Dermalogica's BioReplenish Complex to cleanse without stripping natural oils, making it a reliable daily step for dry or dehydrated skin. Its lightweight cream texture emulsifies with water and rinses away cleanly, leaving skin comfortable rather than tight. The formula focuses on preserving resilience and boosting surface softness and luminosity after a single use.

How does this cleanser hydrate while it cleans?

The Intensive Moisture Cleanser combines mild surfactants with hydrating ingredients so impurities are lifted without removing essential moisture. Instead of a foaming, drying action, its cream base maintains a hydrated skin feeling and helps restore the skin’s natural barrier function.

• Contains BioReplenish Complex to support skin’s moisture-retention
• Creamy texture that emulsifies and rinses cleanly
• Mild cleansing agents remove makeup and daily grime without over-drying

Will this work for very dry or sensitive skin types?

Yes—formulated with gentle ingredients and a soothing cream base, it’s suitable for dry and sensitive skin profiles that react to harsher cleansers. The product emphasizes comfort after rinsing, not tightness or irritation.

• No aggressive foaming agents that strip lipids
• Supports skin resilience and reduces post-cleanse dryness
• Recommended as a first-step for a hydrating skincare routine

How should I use the Intensive Moisture Cleanser in my routine?

Use it morning and night as the first step to remove impurities and prepare skin for serums and moisturizers. Apply to damp skin, massage gently, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water or remove with a soft cloth for extra comfort.

• Apply a dime-sized amount to damp skin
• Massage in gentle circular motions for 30–60 seconds
• Rinse or remove with a damp cloth and follow with serum and moisturizer

What immediate results can I expect after using it?

After rinsing, skin typically feels smoother and softer with a subtle glow instead of tightness. Regular use helps maintain a more luminous surface and improves how skin responds to subsequent hydrating products.

• Smoother skin texture right after cleansing
• Less post-cleanse dryness and irritation
• Better absorption of follow-up treatments and moisturizers

Who is this for? Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser is tailored for people with dry, dehydrated, or easily sensitized skin who want an effective yet comforting cleanser. It fits well into routines focused on rebuilding moisture and resilience before applying targeted treatments, and it’s a practical choice for anyone seeking a creamy, non-stripping daily face wash that supports softer, more luminous skin.

• Features:
  • Defends against dryness
  • Delivers a smoother feel after cleansing
  • Rinses away easily and leaves skin cleaner, softer and more luminous

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, C12-13 Pareth-3, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Myristic Acid, Trideceth-12, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Linoleic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Disodium EDTA, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Linolenic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Isethionate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol.