Dermalogica Microfoliant vs. EpidermxII - Whats the Verdict?
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free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:11 pm

For those of you who have tried both dermalogica microfoliant and epidermxII which one do you prefer? Are the two products similar or are there noticeable differences?

I have been using epidermxII and so far I am getting very nice results from it. Recently noticed a few mentions about the dermalogica microfoliant and was considering trying that one next purchase - So whats the verdict?

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:31 pm

I like them both! Sometimes I feel I need more of a deeper exfoliation and I use the Epidermix, the Dermalogica seems less invasive and I use it more often.

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:32 pm

I've used both as well, and agree that they are just totally different. EII is a scrub. Daily Microfoliant is an enzyme exfoliator. If you're getting a scrubbiness feeling out of it, you're using too much product/too little liquid.

I like both, but I think it just depends on what my skin seems to need and if I'm in the mood for an actual scrub or not.

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:33 pm

Hi fairlady

I've tried them both too, but have to say that I dont like either of them.

The Dermalogica microfoliant broke me out, and the Epidermx II....well I just couldnt see any results from using it. It didnt control my acne, fade my acne marks nor minimised my blackheads. I used it once a day then worked my way up to twice daily but even then, it didnt really do much for my skin.
I used it alongside the Chrysalyx too (which I dont like either)

HTH

BTW...I have combo skin, mild acne with premenstrua breakouts.

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:49 pm

Having tried both, I also concede neither did anything for me.

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:51 pm

I've tried both. IMO Dermalogica was a waste of money - didn't do a thing. EII is terrific!

Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:05 pm

Microfoliant is awesome! I really wish it was natural but Its faster and easier than most enzyme peels and my face glows. I really wanted to love Epidermx because its all natural, but, my face broke out and became all splotchy and red.

free skin care · Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:17 pm

I've also tried both EPII and Daily Microfoliant. EPII is too scratchy for me to use every day. It's good as a once-a-week "basic" exfoliator. From my experience, it doesn't deliver anything it promises. I still have as many blackheads and my skin still feels more or less just as rough. Daily Microfoliant is too drying for me to use often, so I only use it once or twice a week maximum. I don't get any glow from it and my skin doesn't particularly feel any smoother either. So, I'd say neither one of these products works for me.

free skin care · Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:02 am

Yikes it looks like a 3-way split: 1/3 like Dermalogical or both, 1/3 like epidermx or both, and 1/3 like neither.

hmm

I guess I will just stick with the devil I know (epidermx)

Thanks for the opinions ladies

free skin care · Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:08 am

I prefer the dermalogica microfoliant....i did buy the epidermix.......which i never really got a chance of getting the hang Mad

off.......either i rubbed too hard or not much.......therefore i just put it away.....

As for the dermalogica........this is idiot proof for me...... Very Happy

regards

Karina

free skin care · Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:11 pm

I love them both. The DM rinses very clean and somehow seems very good against redness for me. I think the EII leaves more ingredients (good ones) on the skin. I will always keep them around.

free skin care · Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:57 pm

bugaboo wrote:

I like them both! Sometimes I feel I need more of a deeper exfoliation and I use the Epidermix, the Dermalogica seems less invasive and I use it more often.

Do you mean less abrasive bugaboo?
I don't like enzyme powder exfoliants myself. I gave the Dermalogica Microfoliant a year's run for its money and won't be rebuying. Because of that I probably won't venture with Epidermix. I just didn't find any W Shock

W results and decided that it's probably a product more suited to oilier skin types. This product made me feel tight and parched after rinsing.

I love the MD Formulations Face & Body scrub. I've never had blackheads around my nose or acneic zits and I think they're kept at bay with this scrub. It's the 15% glycolic acid that's incorporated into it that helps.

Smile

free skin care · Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:48 pm

stg, the epidermix is very different from the microfoliant -- definitely not as drying to non-oily skin. I would recommend to *anyone* that they try it -- and you can purchase a small sample from greatnewskin if you want, using paypal.

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