Let me just start off by saying I have problem skin that tends to breakout when I'm under stress, sick, hormonal or just generally tired (I'm a Uni student so pretty much all the time). Overall I quite enjoyed this kit and It has significantly improved my skin, although at the beginning when I started using the kit my face broke out horribly around my chin and cheek bones. I am almost one month into using it now and my face is almost completely clear and I’m nearing the end of most of the cream products. I originally thought that it having 5 products were going to take way too long when you're in a hurry but it turns out that once you get into it and figure out how much product is best for your skin it only takes about 3 minutes for the whole process. ~ Foaming Wash ~ I liked this cleanser a lot, it didn't foam up too much and was refreshing. It also is quite useful for removing makeup in the evenings. (it isn't specifically stated on the packet but still works ok at getting daily light makeup off). I used about a 10-cent coin worth of product each time. ~All Over Toner ~ I liked how refreshing this was and the lemongrass and orange smell was lovely. The downside of this product was that occasionally if my skin was extra sensitive or if I had exfoliated earlier that day the toner and breakout cream would burn my skin when first applied. This only happened three times. ~Daytime Treatment~ I mostly spread this on my problem areas and in any breakouts. There doesn’t appear to be a dramatic change/ banishment of pimples after application however this stops it from getting worse as the day progresses. The consistency is good, not too creamy and not harsh on the skin like some other treatment products. I use the amount of about a pea or two – sometimes more if I have a particularly bad break out. Spread this thinly over the problem areas and wait for it to sink in before applying any makeup or else it will smudge. ~Oil Clearing Matte Moisturizer SPF15~ The oil mattifying moisturising cream didn’t have as visible a mattifying effect as I wanted it to but it still did a pretty good job of general moisturising. I used it mostly in the morning as it was lightweight and worked as a good base my makeup and instead used a thicker moisturiser at night. This moisturiser is soothing to the skin, it absorbs easily and gives a nice fresh feeling. The SPF is a huge plus for me and as I have really pale skin that burns easily. Unlike some other spf moisturizers this didn’t have a greasy feeling. ~Overnight Treatment ~ I liked this product more as it was quite effective. When I wake up in the morning I see my skin REALLY relaxed and purified. This helped makes my pores less clogged and clears it up. I like this product the most of all of them. I would use this kit again if it wasn’t so expensive. This product cleared up my skin and helped a lot but don't expect it to clear up immediately- be patient and persistent and you will be rewarded :)
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Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit Review
This travel-friendly medicated kit is tough on breakouts, yet gentle on your skin. Potent active ingredients and naturally gentle botanicals deliver your clearest, healthiest skin ever.
This kit includes
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash - 50 mL
Breakout Clearing All Over Toner - 50 mL
Breakout Clearing Daytime Treatment - 15 mL
Oil Clearing Matte Moisturizer SPF15 - 15 mL
Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment - 15 m
Website www.dermalogica.co.nz
Reviews
Tips: Use the treatment cream before putting on the mattifying moisturizer. Brush your teeth while waiting for the toner to sink in if you're in a hurry. if you are prone to having sensitive skin I would suggest being weary about how spray happy you get when putting the toner on. I found one spritz in the morning and two in the evening to be about right. I originally thought that it having 5 products were going to take way too long when you're in a hurry but it turns out that once you get into it and figure out how much product is best for your skin it only takes about 3 minutes for the whole process. Splash your face with water to get most of the cleanser off and then dry with a clean washcloth.
I was gifted this kit when I was a teenager by my Mum. This kit has a wonderful range of products to use, depending on what is required and the time of day you are applying the product. It’s a simple process with instructions on the back of the products saying how to apply the product and which product to use next. In my kit, there was a handy little booklet describing each product and what problem the product targeted. As I have sensitive skin, I’m hesitant to use skin products on my face in fair of the product causing a rash. However this product is very safe and gentle. My favourite product which I still use 6 years after first receiving the kit is the bedtime break out (product with the blue writing). Apply it before bed and in the morning the pimple is reduced in sized and redness reduced.
Tips: Good for any age and type of skin.
The face wash is great, feels good while using and afterwards, dosnt dry your face like alot of others and was above my expectations as I usually use a scrub to lift dirt etc. The matte moisturizer was a little light and found I had to reapply a second time. The day cream is nice to apply and good consistency. Unfortunately I had a reaction to the night Cream and it had a slight stinging feeling to my face (I've used dermelogica before and have had 1 other reaction to a different product, all other products have been fine) the night Cream was thick in texture but I quickly washed due to the reaction. I would definitely buy the face wash again but would look at a different moisturizer specifically for dry skin. Overall it worked and my skin feels clean and fresh
Tips: 2 applications of matte moisturizer may be needed for dryer skin
I decided to do the Clear start dermalogica trial on my teenage sons, my younger son had started getting pimples!! He wasn't too happy. The first day we tried it he said it made his skin tingly (this may have been the salicylic acid) he was quite impressed with the skin cleaning ritual that we were doing. The next day the three little pimples had vanished. We used the foaming wash the toner then the overnight treatment. I think it was the toner that was the most difficult as it stung his eyes a bit (they were closed) the Matt moisturiser was good for removing oil on the nose and forehead also has sun protection. I love how they have natural and botanical extracts. I used it on my skin as well and its great to clean excess oils that clog pores and it really purifies the skin. Its a great product!!
Tips: The small kits would make great gifts for teenagers as it helps they're confidence to have clear skin and face cleaning rituals
SO, I've been trying out Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit for a couple of weeks now, and my first thought: IMPRESSIVE! It's my most stressful time of year and like any other gal I'm prone to getting mad breakouts when I'm stressed. Using this product as instructed (although a serious pain in the ass if you aren't used to a decent skin care regime!) delivered the good! My skin is clearer, and healthier than EVER! I especially love the toner product - it really did help my skin stop getting oily, which was amazing (: ....on a side note though...the day treatment cream burned something epic when putting it on (on the first day I thought I was reacting to it!) BUT was instantly soothed by the mate moisturizer (not as matte as I had hoped but still really good for combating oily skin!). I still would totally recommend this to my friends, as my this product has done what every other face wash/breakout kit I've ever tried has failed to do - all the while making my skin feel healthy, and not stripped back by something purely synthetic and chemical!
P.s. Another positive is the size - they're still going AND great to travel with.
Tips: Stick to the routine! It becomes super easy after awhile and gets great results!
I am past the "normal" age of using this range, however I am going through a patch of imbalanced hormones and my skin breaks out!! I purchased this to try and see if it would help and it really did clear my skin as its aptly named.
I also have sensitive skin and my skin didn't have any reaction which it normally would to good active products.
I definitely recommend giving this a go not as a long term thing for someone over the recommended age but a great treatment course to help when required!
Tips: By the small travel option as a "treatment course" its a great break from a normal routine to help clear up skin problems
My 15 year old daughter has quite bad acne on her face and upper shoulders so when I saw she could review the Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout products I jumped at the chance. She also wanted to get rid of the spots and have a clear complexion as it can affect your confidence.
She found the foaming wash easy to apply morning and night, but surprised it was a thick gel and not foaming up on the face like she expected. The toner spray was easy to apply, but went up the nose and had an antiseptic smell.
The daytime treatment was very liquid and at first got all over her hair and clothes as it poured out. Could be thicker consistency. Felt very gentle on the skin. The overnight treatment was thicker and so much easier to apply. The oil clearing had a SPF15 which is great for protecting the skin especially in the summer months & was easy to apply.
Her skin got a little better in the beginning with the spots fading and her face becoming clearer for a week then it seemed to just stay the same. We used this treatment for 3 weeks' and the first week was definitely the best and most noticeable. Her skin felt refreshed after applying. She wants to keep on with the treatment as it has made a little difference & is hopeful it will keep improving.
Tips: Over the school holidays she went off to a friends bach and took the breakout clearing kit which was so handy with the smaller bottles so would be great for travelling.
I nominated my Daughter for this trial as, she has struggled with aggressive acne for five years now, and we have tried almost everything. She was excited to try this product. The first couple off days, following each step, her face redness disappeared, and then by the second week, the acne came back quite aggressive again, we were told this is normal as it takes time for your skin to adjust. We kept at the routine, and yes it is starting to look alot better, the redness is not so much, the acne is starting to clear up a bit. She has alot smoother skin, still scarring, but it's about 40% better. We will keep on until it clears. Thankyou for a wonderful product
Tips: Your skin will go through stages, and may get worse, as long as it's not stinging and burning, keep going, this does work. We have tried alot of others that have made acne worse.
trialed this product on my son who has quite bad acne and blemishes...used as it stated but i dont think it worked that well on my sons skin...cleared it a bit but didnt fully get rid of the acne...maybe using it over a longer period might help...my son also has very sensitive skin so this could be why it didnt work as well...will say tho it did make his skin alot softer... :) and not so oily
Usually as Im really busy in the mornings I would just use a product that had a one step process. However, although these products were helpful in washing my skin, the Dermalogia Breakout Kit was able to produce better results in less time as it combined a multitude of options to help replentish my Skin.There were however a few things that could be done to improved in this product. First was the Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash - 50 mL. I feel that although it had a nice fragrance, it didnt quite foam to its full potential making me use more in one dosage, consequently causing the product to run out faster than it would have if the amount of foam increased. Next was the Breakout All over Toner. For someone who doesn't like having things sprayed in my face I was dreading using this product. However as I continued to use it the product became one of my favourites as it was refershing and also has a nice smell. Maybe you could introduce an ulternative option with a different lid as well as the spray? The Oil Clearing Matte Moisturizer SPF15 - 15 mL was the item I have not issues. A really great Moisturizer with a nice texture and enough was provided to fully moisturize my skin. Both the Breakout clearing Daytime treatment and the Breakout clearing Nighttime treatmment were ok. I prefered the Daytime treatment as it was a thinner consistancy than the Nightime treatment. Although I had some small issues with this product, overall I enjoyed it and would use it again if it was cheaper :)
Tips: When using the foam wash make sure to use more than you use around the size of a ten cent piece otherwise it wont foam enough.