Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer
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Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:05 am

I got to try this recently for about a week and a half of continual daily use so I thought I'd share my thoughts on this before it slips my mind Rolling Eyes

The Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer comes as a can that contains 35 individual little pouches of product, each with an attached foam disc. You squeeze the little pouch and the product is transferred up to the foam disc. Then, and after washing your face first, you simply massage the foam disc over your face. Once you're done, you leave it on and apply your usual serums/moisturisers. It doesn't sting and the application doesn't feel uncomfortable, although sometimes if you do it too quickly (or perhaps too long - it could happen more as the foam dries up a bit) the foam disc can bend back momentarily exposing the plastic pouch that it is connected to underneath. This doesn't hurt but I found it annoying, though I also found that if I massaged in slow movements this never did actually happen.... Anyways...

I think this did actually provide some brightening to my face immediately after, as most good exfoliation would. It also made my face pretty smooth. The product does contain hydroxy acids (though I have not been able to find an exact list of ingredients) but logically also has additional exfoliation "oomph" due to the foam disc. One thing I really liked about the "general" list of ingredients is that it contains green tea extract and also rooibos extract (both great antioxidants, but rooibos more so) and since this is a leave-on product, you get the benefit of those overnight.

So is it good then? Yes it is - I think it's a very good exfoliant. But, it's also quite expensive for what it is. I would buy this ONLY for use while traveling - I think it'd be super convenient actually - otherwise I think it's too expensive for me to justify. If I had an unlimited amount of money.... now that would be a different story Smile

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:28 am

Mabsy I'm absolutely gonna KILL you!!! Since I'm all happy with my IS Clinical stuff I've been a pretty good girl, except for the fact that I love trying different eye stuff! But I loveeeeee masks and little quick fixes and if you keep doing these reviews all my good behavior is going to go straight down the drain!

wandering off to reread the Replenix review and the one about the Juvena mask and and and ......

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:09 am

Thanks for the review. This sounds like an intriguing concept - but not for me. The alphahydroxys are a big no-no. And you don't wash afterwards? I don't know, somehow I'm envisioning dead skin cells being loosened with the foam disc and then left there all night. Shock

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:28 pm

Don't we all love to read Mabsy's reviews and want to kill her at the same time? I have to check my sample box and write down the one I don't have.

Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:48 pm

katee -

Sorry, stick with what works for you dear! Though I guess I should take some of my own advice.... Rolling Eyes

Stardust - I am not sure if this has AHAs in it though I assume it would. It just said "hydroxy acids" and didn't specify which ones or in what concentration. I use AHA/BHA serums a fair bit and these sit on my skin overnight so I am not particularly worried about not washing off the Daily Resurfacer. I just think of it as another way of applying a serum but with a little more "manual help" Smile

MACrisis - I'm just doing what I love, i.e. trying new stuff Very Happy

My credit card's bank should be sending out thank you cards to many of the members here as well, since I am so weak everytime I head over to the product reviews section Embarassed

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:21 am

Ooh this is one of the few Dermalogica ones I havent tried yet! You have got me all interested in trying them too... hmm

.... how much are they here in Aust? ( or did you get from EDS? That might be cheaper!)
I always have Dermalogica in the cupboard and go back to it in between anything else I use for some reason.

Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:06 am

Muzzie - this retails at about Au$110 in Australia. It's around Au$85 @EDS (minus EDS forum discount).

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:30 am

Thank you! Thats a good discount! I can see myself doing it very soooooooooon....

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:33 am

Mabsy wrote:

I got to try this recently for about a week and a half of continual daily use so I thought I'd share my thoughts on this before it slips my mind Rolling Eyes

The Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer comes as a can that contains 35 individual little pouches of product, each with an attached foam disc. You squeeze the little pouch and the product is transferred up to the foam disc. Then, and after washing your face first, you simply massage the foam disc over your face. Once you're done, you leave it on and apply your usual serums/moisturisers. It doesn't sting and the application doesn't feel uncomfortable, although sometimes if you do it too quickly (or perhaps too long - it could happen more as the foam dries up a bit) the foam disc can bend back momentarily exposing the plastic pouch that it is connected to underneath. This doesn't hurt but I found it annoying, though I also found that if I massaged in slow movements this never did actually happen.... Anyways...

I think this did actually provide some brightening to my face immediately after, as most good exfoliation would. It also made my face pretty smooth. The product does contain hydroxy acids (though I have not been able to find an exact list of ingredients) but logically also has additional exfoliation "oomph" due to the foam disc. One thing I really liked about the "general" list of ingredients is that it contains green tea extract and also rooibos extract (both great antioxidants, but rooibos more so) and since this is a leave-on product, you get the benefit of those overnight.

So is it good then? Yes it is - I think it's a very good exfoliant. But, it's also quite expensive for what it is. I would buy this ONLY for use while traveling - I think it'd be super convenient actually - otherwise I think it's too expensive for me to justify. If I had an unlimited amount of money.... now that would be a different story Smile

I am quite surprised you liked this! I remember you stating before that you wanted to try and and I also remember thinking at the time I hoped you just get a sample, because I really didn't think you'd like it.

I generally like all Dermalogica products, but this one was useless for me. I bought a full size container when it first came out a year or so ago. It was like putting plain water on my face. I expected some degree of exfoliation and brightening and got zilch. I too was lured in by the green tea and rooibos extract, but just that was not enough to make me want to re-purchase or even finish the tub. I have to admit the container was cute and so were the little one dose packets.

I have always been pretty avid about exfoliation and seem to have tough skin, so maybe this product was simply too gentle for my needs. I suspect this would be great for those who have sensitive skin.

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:08 am

I tried this product for 4 days and was NOT impressed. I love Dermalogica overall, but for $65 I guess I expected more from this. I'll stick to the Daily Microfoliant!!!

Lori

Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:25 pm

phredd4 & mom2tommax - So you didn't get any results with this? I agree that it's not fantastic but for travel it'd be great for me! I don't want to travel with a big bottle of Microfoliant and I certainly don't want to travel with some Microfoliant just in a plastic zip bag (wonder what customs would say Laughing

).

You're probably right about this being good for sensitive skin as well, more so than people with tougher skins that have used much AHA in the past. Still, I consider my skin to be pretty tough and I have used AHAs for ages, and I still do see results with this (I figured it might have been due to the sponge actually). Though not the kind of results that would make me buy this and use it on a regular basis.

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:57 pm

Mabsy wrote:

phredd4 & mom2tommax - So you didn't get any results with this?

Honestly, no results good or bad. It just did nothing for me. I was so disappointed because it's the first Dermalogica product that was truly worthless for me.

free skin care · Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:04 am

I agree with phredd4. No results: good or bad! I kept thinking maybe it would take a few days to see it. But on day 4 my skin looked the same as it did on day 1.

As for traveling with the Microfoliant. I bought a travel size bottle (.27oz or something) for something like $9, and refill it from my larger bottle when I travel.

Lori

Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:29 am

mom2tommax wrote:

As for traveling with the Microfoliant. I bought a travel size bottle (.27oz or something) for something like $9, and refill it from my larger bottle when I travel.

You can buy travel-sized Microfoliant?! Do tell! I don't think I have seen one before... I'll have to check out the shops next w/e.

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