Dermalogica Skin Review

Dermalogica is the brand that started my commitment to skincare. I've always been mindful of my skin, but I realized that the products and ingredients you put on your face really make a difference in the short and long term. At the beginning of 2020, I decided I was ready to up my skincare game, so I purchased a trial set from Dermalogica with a cleanser, exfoliant, moisturizer, and eye cream. I have to say, I am impressed with the quality of their products. They are packaged simply and cleanly -- and that's just how their products perform.

Dermalogica has been around since 1986 and is a popular choice among skin therapists and aestheticians. Their products are also cruelty-free, gluten-free, and paraben-free and use sustainable packaging.

Let me tell you about the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. This cleanser has a mild lather and does a nice job refreshing and soothing the skin. I rank it four out of five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ because I believe it has improved and maintained my skin's condition, but it's certainly not one-of-a-kind. In other words, there are other cleansers out there that could do as good of a job as this one. However, this is a reliable, "no-frills" product with ingredients I can trust.

The next product is Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant, and boy, do I love this one. Daily Microfoliant is an exfoliating rice-based powder that lathers when mixed with water, and, as the name suggests, is gentle enough to use every day. It beautifully polishes away dead skin and reveals a more even, supple complexion. For me, exfoliating every day is too much, so I tend to reach for this 2-3 times a week. I rate this product five out of five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because it is the easiest, most effective exfoliant I've tried -- I have no complaints!

Finally is Dermalogica's Skin Smoothing Cream. My skin drinks in the moisture from this cream, and it leaves my face feeling healthy and balanced. Its center-stage ingredients include a hyaluronic acid complex, grape seed extract, and Vitamin C. I give this product a four out of five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ because it performs well and gives my skin a hit of moisture, but I don't think it's worth the steep price. I also ran out of the travel size cream, so I have just been using up a sample I received. 

Overall, I am thankful that Dermalogica helped me establish a regular skincare routine, and I think they are a great brand to go to for your skincare needs. Because they are high-end, though, their products tend to be more expensive, so I will likely only purchase select items from them. Dermalogica seems to create thoughtful, trustworthy, and professional-grade products, and my experience with their Special Cleansing Gel, Daily Microfoliant, and Skin Smoothing Cream would concur!