Review: Beat blackheads and breakouts with Dermalogica

DISCLAIMER: The products in this post were gifted to me by Dermalogica.

   In case you did not know already, I am so pleased to announce that I am now working with Dermalogica as a #skinfluencer and I am ecstatic as this is the first big brand I have had the pleasure of working with!

   Subsequent to them inviting me to be a part of their influencer programme, they asked me a few questions about my skin to get an idea of what products would be best suited to me and now I am very excited to be sharing these products with you.

   In this post, we will begin with their blackhead clearing fizz mask and breakout clearing booster from their Clear Start range.

Ingredients

   Both products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and paraben-free with no artificial fragrances or colours.

Blackhead clearing fizz mask: This includes Sulfur, which has anti-microbial benefits to maintain clear skin. The Kaolin Clay helps to control excess oil through absorption and the Apple Fruit Extract aids skin hydration. All combined ingredients work to open up the pores in your skin to enable blackhead extraction.

Breakout clearing booster: The key ingredient, Salicylic Acid, works to kill bacteria that is the root cause of breakouts. Niacinamide strengthens the skin's defensive barrier and evens out your skin tone. Patented TT technology combined with Phytoplankton Extract works with the microbiome - that is produced naturally in your body - to prevent dryness whilst the Chrondrus Crispus Extract, derived from seaweed, moisturises and soothes your skin. 

Using the products

   Dermalogica recommends using these products 2-3 times a week so, twice a week, I would apply the fizz mask after washing my face. The fizz activates upon application so you need to be quite speedy to cover all of the blackhead prone areas on your face.

   I enjoyed watching the mask bubble and grow on my face; after 10-15 minutes, the fizz is reduced to nearly nothing so it is very simple to wash off afterwards. I ensured that I rinsed with warm water so that my pores would stay open. As a result, any prominent blackheads were very simple to just squeeze out. After this, I would splash my face again but, this time, with cold water to close up the pores.

   Finally, I applied a small amount of the breakout clearing booster all over my face. You could alternatively apply it to just your blemishes.  A little goes a long way with this product.

   I did not use any other skincare on the days when I would use these because I do not like to go overboard with applying too much product to my skin.

Did they work?

   After confidently using these products twice a week for two months, I have seen very promising results. Any blemishes would quickly clear up after using the breakout clearing booster and the blackhead clearing booster made removing blackheads so much easier, particularly from my chin and nose. 

   It is important to clarify that the blackhead clearing booster does not prevent blackheads altogether, just removes them and it does the job very well. 

Are they worth the price?

   Both products retail for £19.50 on the Dermalogica website. Honestly, I would have expected them to be a tad cheaper but taking into consideration their effectiveness and longevity, I would say that they are definitely worth the buy. 

Have you tried these products or any others from Dermalogica's Clear Start range?

Let me know in the comments below!