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Special Cleansing Gel

Special Cleansing Gel is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 189.
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Special Cleansing Gel
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What It Is

Soap-free, foaming gel cleanses all skin conditions. Refreshing lather thoroughly removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance. This iconic cleanser, which contains naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria, gently rinses away toxins and debris to leave skin feeling smooth and clean. Lightweight and mild enough to use every day, it also features calming Balm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin.

What It Does

• Soap-free, fragrance-free cleanser washes away impurities without stripping or drying.

• Calming agents work to soothe and purify skin.

• Gentle foaming lather cleanses away toxins and debris without over-drying, leaving a super-clean surface.

What Else You Need to Know

Calming agents help soothe and purify skin. For all skin conditions.

Following the removal of PreCleanse, lather a pea-sized amount of gel in moistened hands and apply to dampened face and throat. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Multi-Active Toner and prescribed Dermalogica Moisturizer.

Water/Aqua/Eau| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate| Butylene Glycol| Hydroxyethylcellulose| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil| Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract| Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil| Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil| Glycerin| Cocamidopropyl Betaine| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate| Hydroxyacetophenone| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine| 1|2-Hexanediol| Caprylyl Glycol| Propanediol| Citric Acid| O-Cymen-5-Ol| Disodium EDTA| PPG-5-Ceteth-20| Sodium Hydroxide| Sodium Benzoate.

*Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best cleanser Love this cleanser!! No smell. Clear and foams well! Cleared my skin and kept it looking healthy
Date published: 2025-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this cleanser!! I use this on myself and my clients and everyone loves it! It's gentle on the skin and feels so silky. 10/10
Date published: 2025-08-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this cleanser! I love this facial cleanser! My family of 4 has been using Special Cleansing Gel for years and it is a perfect product for all of our different skin types.
Date published: 2025-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gentle & Mild I got a small bottle to see how I liked it. It's a great gentle cleanser. Not sure why the title of Special. But I would recommend to anyone wary of reactions or sensitivity ro new products.
Date published: 2025-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best face wash Beat fave wash i have ever used. A little goes a long way.
Date published: 2024-11-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Deep clean feeling Deep clean feeling. Face felt so clean but not dry. Love how easily it
Date published: 2024-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Breaking out this is the fix it really cleans your face
Date published: 2024-10-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great cleanser The perfect consistency for washing face. The gel lathers perfectly and doesn’t strip moisture.
Date published: 2024-10-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This Compares to iS Clinical I’ve religiously used iS Clinical face wash for years and was a little nervous switching to this one. I needed a mini bottle for a vacation I was going on and figured what the heck. This cleanser is almost a twin to iS Clinical, I’m blown away.
Date published: 2024-08-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight, but powerful great cleanser! Great product, one of my favorite cleansers as an aesthetician
Date published: 2024-08-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from long time faithful I’ve been a long time fan Dermalogica. I’ve been using the Special Cleansing Gel since my early 20s. I’m in my mid 40s and I always get compliments on my skin.
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing product Love this cleanser, amazing and leaves my skin super soft and glowing!
Date published: 2024-07-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from BEST CLEANSER This is my favorite cleanser, it lasts so long and it works insanely well for my combination skin
Date published: 2024-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product, great value Gentle for acne prone skin & this bottle lasts me 4-5 months for personal use twice a day!
Date published: 2024-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality ingredients Top knotch quality ingredients. Smells fresh and citrus. Very light weight and balance my skin oily and texture.
Date published: 2024-05-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolute Must Have I have to keep this in stock! It’s good for all skin types. I love it!
Date published: 2024-05-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from hands-down, my favorite I absolutely love this special cleansing gel. I have been hooked on it for years and recommended to everybody.
Date published: 2024-05-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best wash for teens My teen boys use this as their daily fave wash and keeps skin clear of acne
Date published: 2024-04-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the best i've been using this cleanser for years, and i love it. its super gentle on my skin and doesnt make it feel stripped. i use it twice daily to help keep my skin clear!
Date published: 2024-04-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buying it again So gentle and cleansing I have very sensitive skin and this is the only line I use
Date published: 2024-04-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from won't travel without it. I have been using special cleansing gel for 20 years...and I have my daughter with sensitive skin hooked on it as well...we love it.
Date published: 2024-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The BEST! This product is so amazing! Makes my skin feel so soft and clean!
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best face wash I have tried so many cleansers but nothing works better than this one! I have sensitive acne prone skin and this has kept my skin clean and clear. A little goes a long ways with this product so the bottle lasts longer. Can’t go back to another cleanser now
Date published: 2024-02-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My fave cleanser! Gentle enough for my sensitive skin
Date published: 2024-02-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from my favorite cleanser I won’t use any other cleanser - there is no scent, it lathers so nicely and cleans my skin so good. My skin has never been better than after using this!
Date published: 2024-02-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Special Cleansing Gel Excellent and effective gel cleanser. Great for combination to oily skin or blemishes. Don't recommend for dry or mature.
Date published: 2023-12-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New product for me. I love it. First time using this cleanser, I'm happy with it.
Date published: 2022-12-22
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Ingredient change? Im not sure if i missed the memo or if my product is defective but this smells completely different than what im use to. It works the same but smells way different and not in a good way.
Date published: 2022-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dermalogica Love Dermalogica products! This cleanser paira nicely with their daily micro foliant exfoliator.
Date published: 2022-05-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love dermalogica Love this cleanser! Been using it for 10 years and my skin feels great
Date published: 2022-04-10
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