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The Derma Co.

3% Niacinamide Foaming Face Wash

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9 of 29 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Oleate
Potential irritant
Glycolic Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Strong active
Glycolic Acid
Reef concern
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Modern UV filter, PHA (Gluconolactone), Glycolic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateReef concern

    Chemical UVB filter. Banned in some reef areas.

  3. 3Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  4. 4CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone

    Gives a smooth, silky slip and helps lock in moisture.

  5. 5Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone

    Gives a smooth, silky slip and helps lock in moisture.

  6. 6Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

    A photostable, newer-generation UV filter with broad protection.

  7. 7Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  8. 8Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  9. 9Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  10. 10Maltooligosyl Glucoside
  11. 11Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
  12. 12Decyl Glucoside

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  13. 13Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  14. 14Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  15. 15Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  16. 16Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  17. 17Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  18. 18Gluconolactone

    Polyhydroxy acid. The gentlest acid exfoliant, friendly to sensitive skin.

  19. 19Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

    The smallest AHA. Dissolves dead skin for smoother, brighter skin. Can sting sensitive skin.

  20. 20Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  21. 21Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  22. 22Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  23. 23Coco-Glucoside

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  24. 24Glyceryl OleateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  25. 25PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  26. 26DMDM HydantoinPotential irritant

    Preservative that slowly releases formaldehyde. A common allergen.

  27. 27MethylchloroisothiazolinonePotential irritant

    Preservative with a high allergy rate.

  28. 28MethylisothiazolinonePotential irritant

    Preservative with a high allergy rate.

  29. 29Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

    A photostable, newer-generation UV filter with broad protection.