INCI Medical Safety Check

Is Dermalogica Superfood Cleanser Vol. 8 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?

Comprehensive ingredient safety verdict & trigger breakdown across 14 INCI components.

VERDICT: NOT SAFE Toner

Contains 2 Flagged Trigger(s) for Fungal Acne (Malassezia)

Screens for lipids, fatty acids, polysorbates, and esters that feed Malassezia yeast and trigger fungal acne / pityrosporum folliculitis.

Cosmetiqly Safety Score

50 %

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Clinical Breakdown & Synthesized Verdict

Caution: Dermalogica Superfood Cleanser Vol. 8 is classified as NOT SAFE under Fungal Acne (Malassezia) evaluation standards. Out of 14 total INCI ingredients, our Cosmetiqly diagnostic engine identified 2 flagged trigger ingredient(s): oleic acid, peg-100 stearate.

With a calculated Cosmetiqly Safety Score of 50%, individuals requiring strict fungal acne (malassezia) avoidance should evaluate alternative products or patch test with caution.

Flagged Trigger Ingredients (2)

⚠️ oleic acid ⚠️ peg-100 stearate

Full INCI Ingredient List (14 Ingredients)

Parsed from official formula disclosure

#	INCI Ingredient Name	Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Status
1	sodium lauryl sulfate (sls)	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
2	peg-100 stearate	⚠️ FLAGGED TRIGGER
3	oleic acid	⚠️ FLAGGED TRIGGER
4	hydrolyzed soy protein	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
5	butylene glycol	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
6	caprylic/capric triglyceride	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
7	xanthan gum	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
8	allantoin	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
9	centella asiatica extract	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
10	retinol	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
11	simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
12	limonene	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
13	geraniol	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
14	titanium dioxide	✓ CLEAN / SAFE