Dermalogica Active Moist

My friend recommended Dermalogica Active Moist (£43 for 100ml) to me, whilst I was moaning that my skin always becomes greasy at work by about 11am - she affectionately named this 'butter face' which is something I seem to suffer from also.

It won In Style's Best Beauty Buys 2013, Style's panel said:

"It’s very light, non-greasy and never makes breakouts worse, yet it’s still ultra-hydrating. In fact, it’s so light that you may need to use two layers on less oil-prone areas, such as cheeks and neck.”

The packaging for Dermalogica looks very clean, almost medical and it smells completely unfragranced and natural, with a slight medical tang to it. You can smell the lemon and bergamot essence which gives it a really crisp and natural feel.

Here's the official blurb on the box for interest:

Oil-free lightweight moisturiser to hydrate combination skin. Sheer easy-to-apply formula contains Silk Amino Acids and a unique combination of plant extracts that help improve skin texture and combat surface dehydration. Natural botanical astringents of Lemon, Cucumber and Burdock help to refine the skin. Free of artificial fragrances and colours.

The moisturiser is really lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin, I found I could put my makeup on instantly, whereas usually I go and dry my hair whilst my moisturiser is still fresh, or otherwise I get eyeshadow sticking to it etc.

Using normal moisturiser

Using Dermalogica Active Moist

Test: I took a photo of my skin at the end of the day with Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser vs. Active Moist.





I was amazed to find that 'butter face' didn't hit me at 11am like normal. It's not a miracle cure - as you can see from the pics, by the end of the day, my face was a bit shiny, but it's still a genuine game-changer for those with oily skin and I highly recommend it!

At £43 it's rather a pricey moisturiser - however, it also comes in a smaller 50ml tube for £30 which will last 6 months, which in my opinion is is well worth the investment and not quite such a high price tag. When I run out, I'll be getting the 100ml version definitely.

I ordered through pure beauty - as they sell Dermalogica at discounted prices (100ml is £38.95 rather than RRP £43)* but also you get to choose up to 5 free samples with every order, which is an awesome little added extra  but also is very useful when buying online as you can sample the product first to check it's right for your skin before investing in the full product - I also found I was much more inclined to buy more products through the samples options (I am a cynical marketeer, but I really appreciate when a brand put that extra effort in to keep you loyal) So I look forward to sampling them and sharing it with you on here....

* At the time of going to press Pure Beauty are offering the 100ml Active Moist as part of a gift pack with a free Dermal Clay Cleanser 50ml and Precleanse 30ml