Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

Holy hell that’s a name and half, isn’t it? At least the name tells you exactly what it does. And boy, it does it well. I bought the Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask last year and my pores love it.

Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

When I read reviews of this mask just after it launched, I knew I had to give it a try. My pores are like little oil wells and that means that I suffer from congestion and blackheads. And I mean I suffer. Especially in summer. I picked up the mask at the new Dermalogica Concept Store in Tygervalley when they had their 20% off Black Friday sale. I would love to say ‘skin first’, but let’s be honest; it’s budget first. In saying that, I was quite surprised how affordable this mask is compared to other Dermalogica products. I don’t think that R329 for a 50ml Dermalogica product is bad at all! Anyway, on to the mask.

The Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask contains:

  • Sulfur which provides anti-microbial benefits to help keep skin clear.
  • Kaolin Clay which absorbs excess oil and purifies the skin .
  • Apple Fruit Extract to help hydrate the skin.

What about the fizz? That’s what I was most curious about. When you apply the mask, it starts to ‘fizz’ or oxygenate to aid in clearing pores and to facilitate blackhead extractions. And it works.

Blackheads be gone!

Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

Okay, maybe not gone, but at least this mask keeps my skin clear and clean.

Ideally this mask should be used 2 – 3 times a week and only applied to the areas you need to target as it can be a tad drying.

How does it feel on your face, you ask? This is the most irritating product I have ever had on my skin. Even more than sheet masks! Oh my word, it takes all my strength not to scratch my face as those little popping bubbles tickle.  It’s excruciating. Haha! Thank goodness you only need to keep it on for 3 – 5 minutes.

In summation …

Got blackheads? Try Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask. It’s awesome.

xoxo

Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser Review

I have been a fan of Eucerin for years and one of my favourite cleansers is their DermatoCLEAN Cleansing Gel. You can see the review I posted in 2013 HERE. I also love the Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Toner (review HERE) which works like a charm during the warmer months when my skin tends to be quite oily. I’ve often thought of trying the DermoPURIFYER cleanser but I was worried that it might be too drying as it is formulated for acne prone skin. Well, I tried it. And here are my thoughts.

Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser Review

Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser Review

What they say:

The soap-free and fragrance-free formula provides gentle and effective cleaning for blemish-prone skin. The non-comedogenic properties ensure pores aren’t clogged and the skin is rid of bacteria.  Best of all, the cleansing gel won’t leave skin feeling dry or tight like many other acne cleansers on the market.

The highly effective Eucerin® DermoPURIFYER range is proven to combat all four key factors of acne prone skin at the source, where the formation of acne begins: Formation of whiteheads; blackheads; excess sebum and abnormal growth of bacteria and inflammation.

The combination of active ingredients in Eucerin® DermoPURIFYER work to improve blemished skin and heal acne.  Clinical studies have shown that after four to 12 weeks of consistent use skin starts to show a visible improvement.  The formula contains:

Lactic Acid, a natural moisturising factor, with anti-bacterial effects. It is also keratolytic and comedolytic, which means it softens keratin, thereby improving the skin’s moisture binding capacity, and breaks down comedones or blackheads. And it helps to balance the skin’s pH. Unlike salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, however, both common ingredients in acne preparations, it does not dry out the skin.

Ampho-Tensides, are gentle yet effective cleansing molecules that work to eliminate excess sebum, dirt and make-up. The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser is therefore a soap-free formulation. With 6% Ampho-Tensides it foams as it cleanses resulting in pure, clear skin.

This cleanser is AWESOME. Full stop. I really thought that my face would feel stripped and taught after use, but that is not the case at all. It leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and clean. It foams beautifully which I love (my mind tells me my skins isn’t clean if the face wash doesn’t foam; even though I know that’s not true). It also does a wonderful job at removing make up.

Best part… the price. The cleanser retails for R139.99 for 200ml BUT it also comes in a massive 400ml bottle that retails for only R229.99! What a bargain.

The new DermoPURIFYER Cleanser 400ml value pack will last you for ages and it is perfect for daily care if you suffer from skin problems on the back, neck and chest areas. Where was this bottle when I was a teenager?!

The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER range is available from Clicks, Dis-Chem and selected pharmacies nationwide.

Well done Eucerin.

xoxo

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