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Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant
The Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant is a misc. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (82/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant is a misc. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (82/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
8/7
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
3/0
Sensitive Skin
5/15
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
PEG-6
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Abrasive, Buffering Agent, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Phadjuster, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Oxide
(Absorbent, Opacifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C20-40 Pareth-10
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
(Abrasive, Skin Protecting) |
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
(Bulking Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
(Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Topical retinoids (retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters) are widely advised against in pregnancy as a precaution. The strongest evidence is for ORAL retinoids; topical absorption is low, but most clinicians err on the side of caution.
Low-strength topical salicylic acid (BHA) is generally considered fine. Caution is usually reserved for high-strength leave-on products and salicylic peels.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most studied between 0.1% and 1%. Higher is not automatically better — irritation climbs with dose, so a well-formulated lower strength is often the sweet spot.
Retinol
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Salicylic acid is OTC-capped at 2%; 0.5–2% is the usual leave-on range. Much below that it acts more as a soothing agent than an exfoliant.
Salicylic Acid
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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