Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser Gentle Gel-Cream Face Wash, 8.4 fl oz — pH-Balanced, Soothing for Sensitive Skin

Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser is a non-foaming, pH-balanced gel-cream that gently cleanses, soothes, and helps reduce visible redness on reactive or sensitive skin.

Formulated for skin that reacts easily to environmental triggers and strong actives, this 8.4 fl oz UltraCalming Cleanser removes surface impurities without stripping or irritating. The texture sits between a lightweight gel and a creamy lotion, allowing it to rinse or be wiped off cleanly while leaving the skin’s moisture barrier supported. It’s designed to work in a calming skincare routine: use after an oil-based precleanse, then follow with mist and moisturizer for best results.

How does this cleanser soothe redness and sensitivity?

The formula prioritizes gentle, calming ingredients and avoids harsh foaming surfactants that can aggravate reactive skin. Rather than aggressively bubbling, it cleans by lifting impurities while delivering botanical soothing agents that help skin feel less tight and inflamed.

• Non-foaming gel-cream reduces mechanical irritation during cleansing
• pH-balanced to protect the skin’s acid mantle
• Soothing botanicals support a calmer appearance
• Rinses or tissues off without leaving residue

Will this cleanser remove makeup and sunscreen effectively?

UltraCalming Cleanser removes light makeup, daily sunscreen residue, and environmental grime when used after a dedicated oil-based precleanse or micellar step. For heavier or waterproof cosmetics, pair it with a first-step oil or balm to ensure full removal without overworking the skin.

• Works best as a second-step cleanser after precleanse
• Gently breaks down everyday sunscreen and light makeup
• Minimizes the need for vigorous rubbing
• Leaves skin prepped for soothing toner or mist

How should I use it in my routine for sensitive or reactive skin?

Use UltraCalming Cleanser twice daily, morning and evening, or as your skin tolerates. Apply to damp skin, massage with upward strokes, then rinse with lukewarm water or remove with a soft cloth; follow immediately with UltraCalming Mist and a moisturizer to lock in comfort.

• Apply after PreCleanse for thorough yet gentle cleansing
• Massage onto face and neck using light pressure
• Rinse or gently remove with a tissue or cloth
• Finish with mist and a calming moisturizer to reinforce barrier

What skin types and concerns is this cleanser best for?

This cleanser is aimed at people with sensitive, reactive, dry, or easily irritated skin who need a reliable, low-irritation cleansing step. It is not a heavy-duty makeup remover on its own, nor is it designed to treat clinical conditions; instead, it reduces irritation from cleansing and prepares skin for restorative products.

• Ideal for sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin
• Helpful for redness-prone or dry complexions
• Suitable for daily use in calming regimens
• Pairs well with barrier-supporting serums and creams

Who is this for: Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser is suited to anyone who needs a non-irritating daily face wash that balances cleansing with barrier care. If your skin flushes easily, feels tight after washing, or reacts to foaming cleansers, this gel-cream offers a milder alternative that still removes everyday impurities while keeping skin calm and comfortable.

Ingredients

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.