Overview

The very popular Dermalogica line of formulas was initially created as a counterpoint to the many cosmetic products on the market that contain harsh irritants like alcohol or synthetic chemicals that can damage the skin. Dermalogica is meant to be distributed primarily by aestheticians and other skincare professionals at their private offices, where the professional can assess the customer’s facial characteristics and personally recommend the right combination of products. While this personal approach does have merit, AntiAging-Reviews.com researchers are concerned that the home or Internet shopper will not be able to take advantage of this primary intention.

Featured Ingredients

One of Dermalogica’s most popular anti-aging products is the Skin Smoothing Cream, which is meant to exfoliate the skin in a gentle manner and prevent wrinkles. However, it is unclear what ingredients in the formula would accomplish this, since Skin Smoothing Cream does not contain well-known and established collagen boosters such as Regenex or Glucosamine Complex. This formula also does not make use of the Lifting Spheres delivery technology, or the moisture-retention properties of an ingredient like Hyaluronic Acid. It was easy to determine what Dermalogica products do not have - no harsh chemicals or additives that can irritate the skin - but nearly impossible to find out the basis for its anti-aging claims. 

Web Site Description

Although the Dermalogica web site is quite attractive to visit and easy to navigate, it does not seem to be properly set up for Internet shoppers. The site does not offer a free trial of the products, which is a wonderful way for customers to try a product first and see if it’s right for you. While the initial intention of selling Dermalogica through skincare professionals does seem to make sound health sense, it doesn’t help the independent customer, who may not be able to spend hundreds of dollars for a spa visit before obtaining a wrinkle treatment.

Positives

- Use of natural, non-irritating compounds that can work with all skin types

- Controlled distribution through skincare professionals and beauty spas

Negatives

- Web site contains very little information about ingredients

- Products do not contain key ingredients like Regenex or Glucosamine Complex for wrinkle prevention

- No free trial offer is given

Conclusion

Dermalogica offers an impressive array of skin lotions, cleansers and other types of skincare products. Unfortunately, its foray into the wrinkle reducer arena seems to fall short, at least in terms of offering a formula that consumers can try for free or purchase through the Internet. For these reasons, Dermalogica may not be the best choice for readers of AntiAging-Reviews.com, who tend to want proven formulas that feature web sites with plenty of detail information about the anti-wrinkle ingredients.