
Dermalogica Clear Start Hydrating Lotion
Dermalogica
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
(Click on icon for more information)
Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 29 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
![]() |
|
Water (Solvent) |
|
![]() |
A
|
Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
|
![]() |
A
|
Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
|
![]() |
|
C14 22 Alcohols (Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
![]() |
|
Naringenin (Skin Conditioning) |
|
![]() ![]() |
B
|
Salicylic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
![]() Acne fighting
|
![]() |
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
|
![]() |
B
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
![]() |
|
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Tonic) |
|
![]() |
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
|
![]() |
|
Saccharide Isomerate (Humectant) |
|
![]() |
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
![]() |
A
|
Triethyl Citrate (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Plasticizer, Deodorant) |
|
![]() |
B
|
C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
![]() |
|
Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
|
![]() |
|
Panthenyl Triacetate (Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
![]() |
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Chelating Agent) |
|
![]() |
|
Methylpropanediol (Solvent) |
|
![]() ![]() |
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
|
![]() |
B
|
Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
|
![]() |
A
|
Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
|
![]() ![]() |
A
|
Benzoic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, pH adjusting agent, Bulking Agent) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
|
![]() |
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
![]() |
A
|
Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
![]() ![]() |
A
|
Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
|
![]() |
A
|
Sodium Citrate (Masking, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Chelating) |
|
![]() ![]() |
|
Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Allergen
|
![]() ![]() |
|
Citral (Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent) |
![]() Allergen
|
![]() ![]() |
A
|
Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|