Special Cleansing Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Dermalogica
Updated October 29, 2026
Foaming gel cleanser for oily-skin routines; tret-dry skin may need gentler cleansing.
What the community says
A foaming cleanser built around sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, with lavender, lemon, bergamot, and citronella oils, fits oily-skin routines that want a thorough wash. Tret-dry or reactive skin may find it too stripping or irritating.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Tret-dry skin may need water rinsing or a gentler cleanser
- Acne results can be inconsistent, including reported nose pimples
- Not for eyes or eye-makeup removal
Product details
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 11 threads
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/Rosacea, r/koreanskincare and 3 more, summarized.
“I used to use dermalogica special cleansing gel”
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“I have also tried cera ve cleanser, cetaphil, and vanicream.”
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“Skin also doesn’t change regardless.”
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“am: dermalogica special cleansing gel”
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“pm: dermalogica special cleansing gel”
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“Product Name: Dermalogica special cleansing gel.”
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“I use this only as a first step before using UltraCalming cleanser.”
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“It is not safe to use on the eyes or as an eye makeup remover.”
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“During my clear skin years, I washed 2xday with Dermalogica special cleansing gel”
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“my face was 98% clear and felt healthy”
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“There seems to be no rhyme or reason with this disease.”
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“I use the dermalogica special cleansing gel.”
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“Hero cosmetics mineral spf & I use the dermalogica special cleansing gel.”
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“I also can’t tolerate niacinamide!”
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“Cleanser, I prefer foam foaming up before you put it on your face.”
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“Special cleansing gel, or glycolic cleanser my favorite,”
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“Oil, free cleanser, plenty of water emulsify in your hands first”
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