A professional-grade formula available for home use — the main advantage over drugstore options is consistency of texture and slightly more refined surfactant blending, not dramatically different ingredients.
Best for combination and oily skin wanting a soap-free gel cleanser with a professional-spa formulation background.
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Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel is a premium offering from Dermalogica that targets those with combination and oily skin wanting a soap-free gel cleanser with a professional-spa formulation background. The inclusion of Quillaja Saponaria Extract provides plant-derived, soap-free cleansing agent. Best suited for combination and oily skin wanting a soap-free gel cleanser with a professional-spa formulation background.
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Best for: Best for dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin, and genuinely suitable as a gentle daily cleanser for nearly any skin type that isn't specifically oily and acne-prone.
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