Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer keeps its formula story close to hyaluronic acid, ceramide, centella, AHA, and lactic acid. That supports a skincare moisturizer read around barrier repair. Texture cues lean hydrating and silicone slip.

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Ingredients List

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  1. Water

    Skin Conditioning

    Hydrating
  2. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0Hydrating
  4. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Cetyl Caprylate

    Skin Conditioning

+33 more ingredients
  1. Stearic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Peg-8

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Octyldodecanol

    Skin Conditioning

  4. Dimethicone

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Glyceryl Stearate Se

    Skin Conditioning

  6. Peg-100 Stearate

    Skin Conditioning

  7. Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingBarrier support
  8. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

    Skin Conditioning

  9. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

    Skin Conditioning

  10. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  11. Ceramide NP

    Skin Conditioning

  12. Phytosterols

    Skin Conditioning

  13. Centella Asiatica Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  14. Linoleic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  15. Echinacea Purpurea Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  16. Aloe Barbadensis Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  17. Palmitic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  18. Myristic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  19. Rosa Centifolia Flotheyr Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  20. Lactic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    Irritation risk
  21. Linolenic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  22. Propanediol

    Solvent

    Hydrating
  23. Tocopherol

    Antioxidant

    Barrier support
  24. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

    Skin Conditioning

  25. Helianthus Annuus (sunflotheyr) Seed Oil

    Skin Conditioning

  26. Tetrasodiumglutamate Diacetate

    Skin Conditioning

  27. Ethylhexylglycerin

    Skin Conditioning

  28. Cetyl Alcohol

    Skin Conditioning

  29. Carbomer

    Skin Conditioning

  30. Hydroxystearic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  31. Aminomethyl Propanol

    Skin Conditioning

  32. Sodium Hydroxide

    Skin Conditioning

  33. Phenoxyethanol

    Skin Conditioning

Key ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water is the base of many cosmetic formulas. It usually appears near the top of an ingredient list because it helps dissolve other ingredients and gives the formula its fluid texture.

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On skin, water is not the active treatment by itself; its main job is to carry humectants, antioxidants, and supporting ingredients so the product can spread evenly.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Solvent, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol is a lightweight humectant and solvent. It helps formulas spread smoothly while adding a bit of hydration support without making the texture feel heavy.

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It is usually a background helper rather than the headline active. Its main contribution is improving feel, ingredient distribution, and day-to-day comfort on skin.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Cetyl Caprylate

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Caprylate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Stearic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Peg-8

Skin Conditioning

Peg-8 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Octyldodecanol

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Stearate Se is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Peg-100 Stearate

Skin Conditioning

Peg-100 Stearate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of hyaluronic acid and acts as a humectant. It helps the skin surface hold onto water, which can make a vitamin C serum feel more comfortable and less drying.

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This ingredient is mostly about hydration and finish. It does not replace moisturizer, but it can help the formula leave skin looking smoother and more lightly plumped.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Phytosterols

Skin Conditioning

Phytosterols is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Linoleic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Linoleic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Echinacea Purpurea Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Aloe Barbadensis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Palmitic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Palmitic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Myristic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Myristic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Rosa Centifolia Flotheyr Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Centifolia Flotheyr Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Lactic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Linolenic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Linolenic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Propanediol

Solvent, Humectant

Propanediol is a solvent and humectant that helps a formula feel smoother and more hydrated. It can support ingredient delivery while keeping the texture lightweight.

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It is often used as a gentler-feeling functional base ingredient. In this product, read it as part of the formula's comfort and spreadability system rather than as the main treatment claim.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. It helps round out formulas that already include brightening or antioxidant ingredients.

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It is often paired with vitamin C and ferulic acid because the trio can support a broader antioxidant story while also making the formula feel more nourishing on skin.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Helianthus Annuus (sunflotheyr) Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus (sunflotheyr) Seed Oil is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Tetrasodiumglutamate Diacetate

Skin Conditioning

Tetrasodiumglutamate Diacetate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Cetyl Alcohol

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Carbomer

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Hydroxystearic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxystearic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Aminomethyl Propanol

Skin Conditioning

Aminomethyl Propanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Phenoxyethanol

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

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