Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

I have received a couple of trial size pottles of this product from my beauty salon as freebies. I like to exfoliate my face as it always feels so smooth and helps my makeup go on better and my products absorb better. Some scrubs can be a bit harsh though, especially to use once a week. This product is a fine powder, that comes out of several holes in the top of the pottle. I shake a small amount of powder into my hand, add a few drops of water then spread it over my face before massaging/scrubbing my face with my fingertips. I find it quick and easy to use, and gentle. I often react badly to Dermalogica products but this microfoliant is fine. I think it works ok, I don't use it very often though and wouldn't buy a full size personally.

I had a facial at a salon and was recommended to purchase this which I did. I have combination skin and can get quite dry in parts. I loved the smell and every time I used this it transported me back to the salon where I had my facial - I felt so pampered! It lasted quite a while, but was a little on the pricey side. Good for a treat.

I enjoyed using this product. The microfoliant was kind on my skin and left it feeling silky smooth and not at all irritated. The only down side was if any water got in the container it clumped the powder and caused the powder to take on a rancid smell. Now I get that you shouldn't put any water in the container but honestly, That is really tricky when you need to lather up the exfoliant. Maybe a better dispensing top would help.

This exfoliator is a lovely luxurious, effective product. If you want gentle, regular exfoliation, this is the product for you. However, if you require easy to use, no-fuss exfoliation, you should look elsewhere.

The deal with this exfoliator is it is a powder in the container. You open it up and the top is like a huge salt shaker. You sprinkle/pour the exfoliator onto your hand, then mix with water to create a lovely textured exfoliating wash. After using it your skin feels lovely and soft, without being irritated by harsh scrubbing.

This all sounds great, but I always do my exfoliating in the shower. I lived in fear of water getting into the large holes on top. I don't know for sure, but I suspect a little water in there would have clumped the whole thing together. In that respect, the large sizes (and large price tags) of Dermalogica products are an issue - it's just more product to ruin!

So if you wash your face at the sink and enjoy products that are a little more interactive, this is a great choice for you. If you want something straightforward and easy to use, this is not your best choice. A lovely product, but not the one for me!

I got this microfoliant in one of the lovely BBBEs and finished it recently. It lasted me a good few months or so even with almost daily use, despite being the smallest bottle size, so that's a plus. I found it to be an effective microfoliant without being harsh on the skin, and that's what we all want from a skin product, right? Too many exfoliation products are overly harsh on the skin and ultimately do more damage in the long run. My skin was always refreshed-looking afterwards, without being too squeaky clean (a sign that the skin has also been stripped of important oils). I also had no dryness or breakouts while using this product, which is another good sign. My only issue with it was that it was a bit awkward and messy to use in the shower. This was because I'd have to shake some out on to my palm to mix it, which meant I couldn't get the lid back on the tub while mixing and applying (unlike with other cleansers and exfoliants, where I apply straight to my face, and before massaging, can get the lid back on, or better yet, it's got an easy to snap close lid, or no lid at all, just a pump....). This meant that the couple of times it got knocked over in the shower before I'd been able to screw the lid back on, some spilled. Very annoying. So it would be good to see a better bottle/dispensing system for it so none goes to waste. Otherwise, fantastic product.

I received a sample sachet of Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica and I was quite surprised at how gentle this exfoliator is.

When I read the words "daily exfoliator", I did wonder how gentle this was going to be. The exfoliator is in a dry powder form that you mix with a little water, in the palm of your hand, to make a paste before applying it to your skin.

The fine, white powder was really easy to use in the shower and the paste lathered up nicely, as more water was added, after exfoliating my skin. It rinsed away cleanly and left my skin feeling surprisingly smooth after being the most gentle exfoliator I have ever used.

I'm still not sure that I would use an exfoliator daily, no matter how gentle, as too much exfoliation tends to aggravate my oily skin. Another negative is the price. I can't see myself spending that much on an exfoliator that I possibly can't keep in the shower (I don't know how well the powder would stand up to being kept in a steamy shower) and if it's stored elsewhere, I'd probably forget to use it.

It's definitely the most gentle exfoliator that I've ever come across. I would definitely recommend it to those with sensitive skin or acne-prone skin, but I don't see myself purchasing a full sized bottle to use on my own skin, due to the issues I raised before.

I really enjoyed using this until they brought out the new daily superfoliant which is AMAZING! it definitely leaves the skin feeling soft though.

The Dermalogica daily microfoliant was the second product from the Dermalogica range I have tried, the first one being the Special cleansing gel which my skin loved very much, with that in mind I was excited when I opened up the daily microfoliant. The packaging is very plain and simple, a white container with a grey lid, once the lid is twisted off there is a small hole where the microfoliant comes out. Using my hand as a little cup I pour (ever so carefully) the microfoliant out and with a small amount of water I use this to create a paste. The first few tries were hard as I would use too much water and it would be hard to rub the product on my face. You only need the smallest amount of water, I would say a ratio of 2 parts microfoliant to 1 part water.

I wasn't overly impressed with the exfoliation of the powder, it was very subtle when it came to exfoliating, it cleansed my cheeks and forehead very well except for my nose which gets a lot of dry skin. I like to apply the product to a wash cloth and gently rub my nose to help remove the dry skin.

After washing my face I can see a visible difference in the brightness and can feel a slight firmness of my skin. I also notice how it drys my skin after each wash, it has been helpful as I get a lot of oiliness around my jawline.

Overall I would repurchase for the benefits of brighter and smooth skin.

I really like this mircofoliant for how it brightens my skin, however I definitely wouldn't use it every day. It might be ok if your skin holds moisture really well, but my skin is combination, on the dry side and so I find that very frequent exfoliation strips my skin of its natural oils and makes it dry and dull.

As for how my skins feels after I use it, it feels really smooth. I like to follow it with a serum to make sure I replace the moisture in my skin. The smooth feeling tends to last for a few days for me.

The idea of a powder exfoliant really appeals to me but it does take a little bit of getting used to. It's very easy to add too much water when you are creating the paste.