Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser — Efficacy 2.9/5.0, Safety 3.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser
Dermasil

Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser

CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Weak
2.9 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
Functional but not gentle — this is a basic sulfate cleanser with some soothing dressing on top. The efficacy score is held to the mid-range because Sodium Laureth Sulfate sits in the second position, so the cleansing system is likely strong enough to clean well but not especially barrier-friendly; the oat and mushroom extracts are positioned too low to meaningfully change performance, and the formula lacks the barrier-supportive base you’d want in a truly excellent cleanser.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Glycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Sodium ChlorideSodium LauroamphoacetateGlycol DistearateGlyceryl LauratePEG-80 Sorbitan LauratePEG-150 Distearate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractTremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Sodium Laureth SulfateFragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
solvent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
primary cleansing surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
mild co-surfactant
Glycerin
humectant
Sodium Chloride
viscosity adjuster
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
amphoteric surfactant
Glycol Distearate
texture enhancer
Glyceryl Laurate
emollient and surfactant
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
solubilizer
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
soothing botanical extract
PEG-150 Distearate
thickener
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
Disodium EDTA
chelator
Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Sodium Benzoate
preservative
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
humectant extract
Fragrance
fragrance
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Fragrance

Frequently Asked

Is Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser worth it?

Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser scores 2.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Weak) and 3.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Caution) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Functional but not gentle — this is a basic sulfate cleanser with some soothing dressing on top. The efficacy score is held to the mid-range because Sodium Laureth Sulfate sits in the second position, so the cleansing sy

What are the key active ingredients in Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser?

Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser as potential irritants: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Dermasil Lab Oatmeal Facial Cleanser scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-13. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.