Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser — Efficacy 3.2/5.0, Safety 3.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser
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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser

CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Basic
3.2 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
A nicely built gentle-surfactant cleanser sabotaged by unnecessary essential oils and alcohol for anyone with sensitive or reactive skin. Efficacy-wise this does its core job well: an amino-acid surfactant (potassium cocoyl glycinate) plus mild glucoside and taurate surfactants, buffered with humectant glycerin and pH adjusters, should cleanse effectively without the harshness of classic sulfates, but the formula wastes skin-friendliness by layering multiple fragrant essential oils and added alcohol into what could otherwise be an excellent low-irritation daily wash.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Glycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Lauryl HydroxysultaineSodium ChlorideSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateAlcoholSodium Carbonate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel OilSalvia Officinalis (Sage) OilPogostemon Cablin OilLimoneneLinalool
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Solvent base for formula
Glycerin
Humectant for skin hydration
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Primary amphoteric surfactant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Mild amino-acid surfactant
Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity control and film former
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent and co-preservative
Decyl Glucoside
Non-ionic gentle surfactant
Sodium Chloride
Viscosity adjuster and stabilizer
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Mild anionic surfactant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative booster and emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Tromethamine
pH adjuster and buffer
Citric Acid
pH adjuster and chelating aid
Alcohol
Solvent and penetration aid
Sodium Carbonate
Alkalinity and pH adjuster
Limonene
Fragrance component allergen
Linalool
Fragrance component allergen
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent for stability
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Carbonate, Limonene, Linalool, Disodium EDTA [ILN52345] Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer&

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser worth it?

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser scores 3.2 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Caution) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A nicely built gentle-surfactant cleanser sabotaged by unnecessary essential oils and alcohol for anyone with sensitive or reactive skin. Efficacy-wise this does its core job well: an amino-acid surfactant (potassium coc

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser?

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam Cleanser as potential irritants: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

How is Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear pH Foam 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: 2026-08-17. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.