Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant

If you live in a city with tons of smog and exhaust you seriously need this in your shower. It is like a charcoal vacuum for your pores that just sucks out all the environmental gunk that makes your skin look grey and tired.

The color is a dark grey because of the charcoal and it smells a bit more clinical and smoky than the other powders. It feels very high tech and like it is actually doing some heavy lifting for my anti aging routine.

My husband actually started using it because he works outdoors and his skin gets so congested. He says it is the only thing that makes his face feel truly clean after a long day.

Honestly this is the only thing that gets rid of that gritty feeling on my chin and nose. It just dissolves all the little bumps and leaves my skin feeling like a smooth piece of glass.

It is much more intense than the original microfoliant so do not go jumping into using it every single day right away. I started with twice a week and that was plenty to get my skin looking polished without making it angry.

I love how it makes my skin feel incredibly smooth but also very tight in a good way. It has those red algae and malic acid ingredients that really help with firming things up while you scrub.

I noticed that my dark spots from old breakouts are fading way faster since I started using this. The exfoliation is serious and it really helps with the cell turnover.

I love using this on Sunday nights as a total skin reset for the week. It gets rid of all the buildup from my makeup and SPF and leaves me with a totally fresh canvas.

It is a bit of a splurge but the bottle lasts forever because you only need a tiny bit of powder to get a really good lather. It is definitely more cost effective than those pre-mixed scrubs that are mostly water.

It doesn't have those plastic beads that are bad for the ocean which is a huge plus for me. It uses physical and chemical exfoliants that just melt away as you rinse.

You have to be careful not to breathe in the powder when you pour it out because it is very fine. I just pour a little into my wet palm and mix it into a paste before I even bring it near my face.

I noticed my pores look much smaller especially on my cheeks. I think because it is so good at getting the pollution out they aren't being stretched out by dirt anymore.

The packaging is very sturdy and the flip top stays closed tight. I’ve traveled with it multiple times and I’ve never had a charcoal powder explosion in my suitcase.

It really helps my anti aging serums sink in better. I feel like I was wasting my expensive night creams before because they were just sitting on top of dead skin cells.

If you have very sensitive or thin skin this might be a bit much for you but for my oily tough skin it is absolute perfection. It handles the grease without a problem.

I keep mine in the medicine cabinet instead of the shower because if any steam gets into the bottle the powder will clump up and stop coming out of the holes. Keep it dry and it stays perfect.

I catch myself checking my skin in the mirror because it has such a nice glow now. It is not a shiny oily look it just looks bright and healthy.

I love adding a pinch of this to my regular gel cleanser when I want a deeper clean but don't want a full exfoliating session. It is very versatile.

There is no fake perfume smell which I really appreciate. It just smells like the active ingredients which makes me feel like I am getting my money's worth.

I was skeptical about the anti pollution claim but my skin definitely stays clearer when I am consistent with this. I don't get those random tiny whiteheads as much.

It is a very pro product. You can tell it is the kind of stuff they use in real facials at the salon. It just feels more powerful than anything you can buy at the grocery store.

I noticed that my makeup stays on way better the next day. My skin is so smooth that my primer and foundation just glide on and stay put.

It is just a solid 5 star product for anyone worried about aging and dullness. If you want a serious exfoliant that actually delivers results this is the bottle to get.