Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser for mature skin
Bisabolol
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Lavender Flower Extract
GlycerinLow
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for mature skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your normal skin due to Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate and Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, which effectively clear pores, while Bisabolol and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract provide general soothing benefits for wrinkles and fine lines.
- Glycerin and Panthenol offer humectant action suitable for normal skin, but the formula lacks more potent actives to fully address your anti-aging concerns.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsWhile it excels at calming redness and soothing irritation, some users note it is too gentle to remove heavy makeup on its own and may require a double-cleanse routine.
Highlights
Extremely gentle Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin hydrated yet clean”
- “never feels stripped”
- “gentlest wash I've used”
Safe for reactive skin Often Mentioned
- “only one I don't react to”
- “saved my barrier”
- “no breakouts or rashes”
Soothes redness/irritation Often Mentioned
- “calms my red cheeks”
- “cools sensitized skin”
- “stopped the burning sensation”
Soft, non-foaming texture Sometimes Noted
- “glides on like lotion”
- “love the creamy feel”
- “doesn't foam or irritate”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “way too expensive”
- “pricey for a cleanser”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Poor makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't touch mascara”
- “need to double cleanse”
- “leaves residue behind”
Ineffective for acne Rarely Noted
- “didn't help my acne”
- “too gentle for oily skin”
- “pores felt clogged”
Packaging/Pump issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “hard to get product out”
- “broken dispenser”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser a weak match for mature skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks more potent anti-aging actives to fully address your fine lines and wrinkles. While it cleans and calms your skin safely, a cleanser for mature skin needs specialized ingredients and powerful anti-aging actives to properly support your skincare goals.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for mature skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks more potent anti-aging actives to fully address fine lines and wrinkles. To properly care for mature skin, a cleanser of this type needs specialized ingredients that provide powerful firming benefits alongside gentle hydration and soothing plant extracts.
What does Bisabolol do for mature skin?
Bisabolol helps calm mature skin and may reduce inflammation. It helps soothe dry or irritated areas and supports overall skin comfort.
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014Life Sciences, 2022
What does Avena Sativa Kernel Extract do for mature skin?
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract helps calm and soothe dry or irritated skin while keeping it soft and smooth. It improves skin moisture and supports the skin barrier, which is especially helpful for mature skin that tends to feel dry.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for mature skin, right before hydrating toners or makeup removers. It helps wash away impurities gently, though a mature routine needs potent anti-aging ingredients like peptides, retinoids, or antioxidants to properly target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying your retinol treatment. It is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks powerful firming ingredients, so this skin type needs potent anti-aging actives like peptides and antioxidants.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. While it offers gentle cleansing and soothing benefits, mature skin needs a cleanser with more potent anti-aging actives to fully address your concerns.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin. It gently clears pores while soothing the skin, though mature skin also needs more powerful anti-aging ingredients to stay firm and smooth.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Pharmaceutics, 2021
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is unlikely to irritate the thin skin around the eyes or on the body, as it has a very safe profile. However, mature skin needs stronger anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamins, or plant extracts to properly smooth wrinkles in those areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Colloidal oatmeal induced skin barrier-related gene expression in vitro and showed significant clinical improvements in skin dryness, moisturization, and barrier in 50 healthy female subjects treated with a colloidal oatmeal lotion.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Colloidal oat increased the growth rate, metabolism, and lactic acid production of Staphylococcus epidermidis compared to Staphylococcus aureus in vitro, matching clinical increases in lactic acid on dry skin after 6 weeks of lotion use.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021A dermocosmetic product containing oat plantlet sap and Garcinia mangostana extract reduced retentional and inflammatory acne lesions by 21% and 35% respectively after 2 months in 54 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024A 1-year clinical study on human facial skin demonstrated that Zingiber officinale (L.) Rose extract inhibits the UV-induced decrease in skin elasticity and prevents or improves wrinkle formation around the eye.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Ginger extract transethosomal hydrogel improved skin permeability, sustained drug release, and exhibited significant inhibition of edema swelling along with reduced reactive oxygen species and prostaglandin E2 compared to free ginger extract hydrogel and ketoprofen gel in a rat-paw edema model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023Topical delivery of ginger extract-loaded nanoemulsions significantly reduced arthritic symptoms, paw edema inhibition by 27.7%, and inflammatory cytokines in RA-induced rats compared to the negative control.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract enhanced skin cell viability, reduced oxidative stress and melanin content, improved wound healing, and enhanced skin barrier function in human skin cells and clinical tests.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Tea tree oil effectively treated acne while lavender and rosemary oils demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties in derma cosmetic applications based on an evaluation of various essential oils.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2025A blend of Lavandula angustifolia flower extract and dipeptide-4 reduced oxidative and glycation markers, enhanced ATP, SOD, autophagy, and melatonin production, and improved tissue morphology in human skin models and fibroblasts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Lavender Flower Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Lemon Fruit Extract, Fumaria Officinalis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Fumaric Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Panthenol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium Edta
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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