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Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil

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Dermalogica

PreCleanse Cleansing Oil

sunscreen · 30 ml · Sun care

Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Citral, Limonene).

  • Fragrance-free
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in PreCleanse Cleansing Oil

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  2. 2Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
  3. 3PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
  4. 4Helianthus Annuus (Sunflotheyr) Seed Oil
  5. 5Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilEssential oils
  6. 6Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel OilEssential oils
  7. 7Cymbopogon Schoenanthus OilEssential oils
  8. 8Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
  9. 9Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilLavender oil is a fragrant oil steam-distilled from true lavender flowers, mainly used…Essential oils
  10. 10Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
  11. 11Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Extract
  12. 12Lavandula Hybrida OilEssential oils
  13. 13Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilEssential oils
  14. 14Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
  15. 15Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflotheyr) Seed Oil
  16. 16Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
  17. 17Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  18. 18Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
  19. 19Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  20. 20TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  21. 21C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
  22. 22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0666151010673, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil (#5), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (#6), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil (#7), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (#9), Lavandula Hybrida Oil (#12), Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil (#13)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitral (#22), Limonene (#23), Linalool (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil fragrance-free?

Yes. Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, psoriasis and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Vitamin E.

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