Special Cleansing Gel

cleanser · 50 ml · Skincare

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel is free of fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil).

Fragrance-free
Contains essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Special Cleansing Gel

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Water/Aqua/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a mild surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil…
3Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
4Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
5Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
6Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilEssential oils
7Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
8Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb OilEssential oils
9GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
10Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
11Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
12HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
13Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
14Capryloyl GlycineCapryloyl Glycine is a mild, amino-acid-based surfactant made from glycine, an amino…
15Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
16MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
18Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
19PPG-5-Ceteth-20A mild cleansing agent and emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, that…
20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
21Disodium ED

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0666151010093, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	Contains	Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil (#6), Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil (#8)
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel fragrance-free?

Yes. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, psoriasis and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin.