Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 19.50$ up to 69.00$ in the United States, from 18.00£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 71.20A$ in Australia, for 29.50CA$ in Canada and for 628.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Works for
Does not work for
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Renew the complexion with the Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant, a powder exfoliant that delivers anti-pollution and anti-ageing benefits to help resurface the skin.Formulated with activated binchotan charcoal, the Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant works within the pores, absorbing environmental toxins to help purify the skin.
Source: SpaceNK
This product contains camellia sinensis leaf. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Renew the complexion with the Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant, a powder exfoliant that delivers anti-pollution and anti-ageing benefits to help resurface the skin.Formulated with activated binchotan charcoal, the Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant works within the pores, absorbing environmental toxins to help purify the skin.
Source: SpaceNK
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Fortified with Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Activated Binchotan Charcoal, the purifying daily treatment expertly dissolves dirt and impurities from deep within the pores, revealing a smoother, more refined complexion.
Source: Cultbeauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Improve skin tone and texture with the Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant TM ; a powder exfoliant that delivers anti-ageing, anti-pollution and skin-resurfacing benefits.
Source: Cultbeauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
•Releases powerful enzymes and skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).
Source: Bluemercury
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 20/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Malic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Charcoal powder, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium oxide, Oryza sativa bran extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract, Niacinamide, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Camellia sinensis leaf, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Subtilisin, Lipase, Papain, Lactic acid, Oryza sativa starch, Sodium chloride, Sodium dehydroacetate, Unknown, Water, Coconut acid, Calcium lactate, Capryloyl glycine, Undecylenoyl glycine, Cetrimonium chloride, Limonene, Linalool
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