Finding the right cleanser is the foundation of healthy, glowing skin. Learn how to choose the perfect match for your needs.

understanding your skin type
The first step in choosing the right cleanser is understanding what your skin needs. To
determine your skin type, consider factors such as dryness and dehydration, oil production, sun exposure and environmental pollutants.
For example, excess oil can clog pores and lead to adult acne; dry skin may feel tight and dehydrated. Sensitive skin is easily irritated and may be prone to redness. Tired skin can cause your skin tone to look dull and uneven.

the dermalogica double cleanse
The first step of every good cleansing routine – the Dermalogica double cleanse – is for every skin type. It’s a two-step cleansing routine that begins with an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup, sunscreen, and other oil-based impurities, followed by a water-based cleanser to remove any remaining dirt and impurities. The benefits of double cleansing include:

• A gentle, effective cleanse: double cleansing helps to remove all traces of dirt, oil, and make-up from your skin, leaving it clean and refreshed.
• Better absorption of skin care products: when skin is clean, products can penetrate deeper into its surface, increasing their effectiveness.
• Fewer breakouts: double cleansing helps to unclog your pores and prevent the buildup of dirt and oil, reducing acne breakouts.
• Brighter, more radiant skin: by removing all traces of make-up and impurities, double cleansing can help skin look brighter and healthier.

Precleanse: Our award-winning oil-based cleanser is perfect for those
who wear heavy makeup or SPF. It melts away layers of excess sebum
(oil), sunscreen, makeup, and environmental pollutants, leaving the skin
feeling thoroughly clean.

• Removes oils without clogging pores 
• Conditioning essential fatty acids nourish skin
• Enables your cleanser to work more efficiently
• Best for all skin types

Choosing the right cleanser for your skin type:

Best for all skin types

Special Cleansing Gel: Soap-free foaming gel cleanser that is ideal for
all skin types, including oily and combination. It gently removes impurities
without stripping the skin of its natural moisture, leaving skin feeling
smooth and clean.

• Washes away impurities without stripping or drying
• Calming agents help soothe and purify skin
• Thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance

Best for optimising your skin care routine

Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser: Ideal for all skin types – especially dry
to balanced – this creamy cleanser with Cellular HydraBond Technology
delivers glowing skin. A Phyto Mucin Blend with Lotus Root Extract and
10% Glycerin acts like a magnet to attract moisture and optimise your skin
care routine.

• Refreshing cleanse leaves a lasting glow
• Deposits long-lasting hydration + nutrients
• Renews + revitalizes skin daily

Best for sensitive skin

Intensive Moisture Cleanser: Light and creamy cleanser is perfect for
those with dry or dehydrated skin. It cleanses while actively nourishing dry,
depleted skin and helps to restore the skin’s moisture balance, leaving it
feeling soft and supple.

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

Best for dull/uneven skin

Skin Resurfacing Cleanser: Dual-action exfoliating cleanser that helps
retexturize aging skin with Lactic Acid. This two-in-one cleanser and
exfoliant removes dulling surface debris and helps to accelerate skin cell
turnover for improved texture.

• Convenient two-in-one cleanser and exfoliant
• Retexturizes, leaving skin super smooth
• Helps accelerate cell turnover, hydrate and brighten

Daily Glycolic Cleanser: Brightening and conditioning cleanser that
renews dull skin and uneven skin tone and removes buildup from
environmental factors. Glycolic Acid brightens dulling dead skin cells for
radiant-healthy looking skin.

• Cleanses + removes build-up
• Brightens + evens skin tone
• Conditions + replenishes skin 

Best for acne prone/oily skin

Clearing Skin Wash: Foaming cleanser that helps clear skin and reduce
visible signs of skin aging. Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid stimulate natural
exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth away dullness that
contributes to visible skin aging.

• Clears away excess oil without stripping skin
• Helps prevent future breakouts
• Soothing botanicals help calm irritation

Still not sure which Dermalogica cleanser is best for you? Chat live with our skin
therapists, or try our Face Mapping technology for a personalised skin analysis.

Want to learn more about which skin care products are right for you?
Visit your local Dermalogica skin therapist for a completely customised regimen.