Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Dermalogica
25Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
76% Natural24% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Salicylic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.5 — Optimal
3.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.5
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 3.5: optimal range (3–4)
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.5: optimal range (3–4)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural24% synthetic
19 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural and 24% synthetic.

Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Papain, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Hexylene Glycol
absorbent4:Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Colloidal Oatmeal, Cyclodextrin
hair conditioning4:Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Papain

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin.