Calm Water Gel 50ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (Aloe vera), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT (Apple), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIETHYLHEXYL CARBONATE, Prickly pear stem extract (Prickly pear), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (Active ingredient derived from licorice), HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid), Lavandula angustifolia flower extract (Lavender), stearyl heptanoate, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE (Silicone), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, MARIS SAL (Sea salt), DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), Stearyl caprylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (Silicone), POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Calm Water Gel Dermalogica's product is primarily intended for sensitive, dehydrated, or redness-prone skin. Its formula aims to soothe, intensely moisturize, and strengthen the skin barrier. My analysis highlights a light, non-greasy gel texture that is perfectly suited to reactive skin or skin exposed to environmental aggressors. Dermalogica offers a modern solution for fragile skin, focusing on highly tolerable moisturizing and soothing active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients give this gel its effectiveness:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate) : It acts like a molecular sponge, capturing and retaining water in the epidermis. Its multi-molecular weight action provides surface and deep hydration, which is essential for restoring skin suppleness.
• Aloe vera Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, it calms irritation and promotes repair of the skin barrier.
• Prickly pear extract Rich in polysaccharides, it helps strengthen the skin's resistance to damage and optimizes hydration.

The presence of silicones (dimethicone) improves texture and forms a non-occlusive protective film, limiting water loss without suffocating the skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this gel morning and night to clean skin, before sunscreen in the morning or as the last step in the evening. It pairs perfectly with moisturizing or soothing serums, but I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) so as not to irritate sensitive skin. Compatible with most minimalist or anti-redness routines.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Dermalogica's Calm Water Gel stands out for its tolerance, immediate soothing effect, and ability to moisturize without weighing skin down. Its feather-light gel texture is ideal for combination to oily skin. The only downside is the presence of linalool and limonene, two potential allergens that should be monitored in ultra-reactive skin. My opinion: an excellent choice for soothing and moisturizing sensitive skin with long-lasting results.