::REVIEW:: Dermalogica Products
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free skin care · Sat May 20, 2006 12:56 pm

I've been using Dermalogica now for about a month and thought I would submit a review on the products I have made a decision about. Some of the others I think I still need a bit of time to make a decision on. I really like the Dermalogica line so far ... I think some of the products I've been using are very effective. Their pamphlet says "all products are non-comedogenic and contain no occlusive mineral oil or lanolin, no irritating artificial colours or fragrance, and no drying S.D. alcohol or formaldehyde".

They suggest you have a "face mapping" to determine the best products for your skin type. I had mine down at a local salon when I had a facial. I would consider my skin combination, cheeks can get dry, nose/chin area still suffers from clogged pores, some pigmentation and the start of some fine lines. Before I started using these products, I had been on Clinique which really dehydrated my skin. My skin is much more hydrated now, brighter and some of the fine lines seem smoothed out. However, I am still experiencing breakouts and blackheads in my chin/nose area. There are alot of products here because I went crazy and decided I needed to try them all at once. Smile

Luckily I happen to really love most of them.

Precleanse: This is their cleansing oil and although it smells wonderful (smells like lemons to me), I don't think I would repurchase. I don't think it does any more than the other cleanser I use (see below) and instead of having two bottles of cleanser, I'd rather just use one. You're supposed to be able to use it around your eye area to take off eye makeup and that's one of the reason I thought I'd buy it (instead of having an additional eye makeup remover as well), but it felt like it got into my eyes too much and made them feel "cloudy". I'll still use this up though since I don't think it's doing anything bad to my skin either.

Special Cleansing Gel: Definite repurchase! This is a great cleanser for me ... they suggest you do a "double cleanse" to take off your makeup and then get your face really clean. I can use this twice in a row and it doesn't dry my skin out. I have a problem with cleansers in that sometimes they really seem to make my face feel tight afterwards ... this one feels really nice.

Daily Microfoliant: Definite repurchase! I love how you this is gentle enough to use every day AND I really believe my face is brighter since using this. It's made of a "rice-based enzyme powder" that you wet and rub over your face. The only thing is I wish they had smaller holes in the top of the container ... sometimes I accidently get too much on my hands and I hate to waste this. I think this gives a nice exfoliation, but once a week I like to use something their Skin Preb Scrub to get a deeper exfoliation (see review below).

Skin Prep Scrub: Definite repurchase! Once a week I like to use this scrub for a deeper exfoliation. It's make of "natural corn cob meal" and even though it's a stronger scrub, it still doesn't feel drying or damaging to your skin. Sometimes if my nose area gets flaky during the week (by using too much clearing gel), I'll use a bit there to take off the flakes. I bought this primarily to use as the first step to my home facial.

Multi-Active Toner: I just bought this in a travel pack the other week, but already I know I love it! I like to use it when I get home from work with a cotton pad to take off some of my makeup (before I wash my face later that night). It's very refreshing, hydrating and not drying at all on my skin like some toners can be. It is in a spray bottle which I don't love (I hate spraying something directly on my face), but I just spray it onto a cotton pad and use it like that. I would buy this again as well.

Skin Smoothing Cream: LOVE this cream! They call it their "medium weight" cream and I was worried it might be too much for my skin, but it's perfect. It feels really nice on my skin. It is for "normal to dry" skin types, but I try to keep it on my cheek and forehead area and use it only sparingly on my chin/nose area. I would repurchase this ... it really makes me skin feel nicely hydrated. I use it at night.

Active-Moist: I had this in a travel pack and I'm not loving it for me. It's for normal to oil skin types which should be better for my skin (than the skin smoothing cream), but I find it's not hydrating enough for me. I'm going to give this to another person I know who does love this moisturizer.

Sheer Tint Moisture SPF15: I really like this tinted moisturizer. It has a really nice finish to it ... somewhat lightly shimmery, but not overly so and a really nice coverage. When I'm having a better "face day" I can get away without much foundation (except for under my eyes). I would repurchase this, although I wish it had an SPF30 instead of 15.

Skin Hydrating Booster: My cheeks do have a tendency to sometimes get dryer and this really helps. Just a small amount spreads over the areas you want to add extra moisture to and really soaks right in. I use just a little on my cheek area most nights. I would repurchase this.

Multivitamin Power Concentrate: These are doses of pure vitamins that are enclosed in capsules that they suggest you use every day. I think they suggest you use one capsule a day, but first of all, they are very expensive and second, I can get about 3 days worth out of one capsule ( I just close it up really tightly in saran wrap to try to preserve). I don't think I'd repurchase these. It seems a little oily on my skin (I only use it on my forehead, cheeks and neck) and I'm worried it could cause more breakouts. I think for the price and for how oily it feels and I'm not sure it's made much of a difference ... these aren't for me. I will keep using them up thought until they're gone just 'cause I don't want to waste them.

Multivitamin Power Firm for Eye and Lip Area: I really think this made a difference in the skin around my eyes. The Clinique Repairwear had made my fine lines stand out more (I think it was just really dehydrated) and using this has made alot of difference. My fine lines are diminished and smoothed out. I think it does have some silicone or something in it because it has that "silicone" feel to it. It makes a nice base for the makeup around the eyes. You do have to let it dry well before putting anything else over it (otherwise I found it rubs off some). I would repurchase this unless I find something better. I'm definitely happy with this.

Medicated Cleansing Gel: I'm really not sure this has done alot for me. I use it every night on my nose and chin and I'm STILL breaking out. At first I thought it was making a difference, but this last week things have come back so I'm not sure how effective it is for me. Someone else I know though loves this and it's working really well for her. I wouldn't repurchase (I have the Juice Beauty Blemish Serum coming that I hope will work better). The good thing about this is that it didn't really seem drying at all on my skin (sometimes this past week I would use it more than just at night and it gave me a few flakes around the nose, but they say you are supposed to use it at night).

Solar Defense Booster SPF30: I liked the idea of using this in combination with the Sheer Moisture which is only SPF15. I think it made my nose more shiny though. I will still use it on those days when I might be out in the sun more, but for daily use I wouldn't use it just because it does make me more shiny.

Things I haven't decided on yet:

Skin Renewal Booster
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Night Bright

All in all, I'm really pleased with Dermalogica. I think their products are really well made and effective. I will definitely continue to repurchase many of these (unless something better comes up down the line for me).

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Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Firm (15 ml / 0.5 floz)

Powerful firming complex helps combat lines around the delicate eye area. Accelerate skin's natural repair process with Vitamin A as antioxidant vitamins C and E improve elasticity while scavenging free radicals. Silicones shield vulnerable skin, acting as a protective barrier against further assault.

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