Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Review

A while back I had the opportunity to try out Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50, thanks to iFabbo. I was hopeful that this moisturizer with SPF, which is supposed to contain great anti-aging ingredients, would work well with my skin.

PR sample.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Review

About Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Help minimize skin-aging triggers with this medium-weight, emollient daily moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF50. Antioxidant White Tea, rich in polyphenols, inhibits lipid peroxide formation and helps neutralize free radicals (ROS), Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) and Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs). Patented Oleosome encapsulation technology boosts sunscreen effectiveness for critical protection against UV rays, while a unique polypeptide helps encourage collagen-producing activities. Blends smoothly over skin to create a perfected finish. Formulated without artificial fragrances, colors or parabens.

• Provides long-lasting hydration and critical protection against UV light.
• Helps control the triggers that lead to skin aging.
• Blends smoothly into skin for a perfected finish.

Active ingredients
Avobenzone (3.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%).

Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Capramide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf/Flower Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lecithin, Glucosamine HCL, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysilicone-11, Glycine Soja Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Urea, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Eugenol, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, CI 77891

Price
$65 for 1.7 oz

I love the way this product feels on my face. I like how quickly it absorbs into my skin. I don’t feel it leaves a white cast on me, BUT I also don’t care if a moisturizer with SPF leaves a white cast.

I really love that it’s chock full of anti-aging properties and that it’s SPF 50.

Now, on to the bad. Lamentably, this product breaks me out. I’ve tried it several times, and unfortunately it causes my rosacea to flare. I’m guessing it’s because of the strong fragrance irritating my skin. This scent really lingers.

This is not a sunscreen I can put on my eyes, like so many of my favorites, because it irritates my eyes and causes them to burn.

It’s on the pricey side as far as sunscreens go for me, as you’re getting 1.7 oz for $65. If you factor in that it’s also an anti-aging product, so you’re sort of getting a 2 in 1 product, it’s not as bad.

Regardless, it’s one I can’t recommend if you have sensitive skin like mine as it’s likely to break you out.

If you have oily skin that is not sensitive, this might be a good product for you. Since it’s not very moisturizing and dries to a very matte finish, I think it would work best for oily skin.

Sadly this is another miss from Dermalogica for me. See my previous review on the Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster.

Have you tried any products from Dermalogica? Are there any you love?

Pros

• Great for oily skin
• High SPF of 50
• Good anti-aging ingredients

Cons

• Irritating for sensitive skin
• Expensive
• Bad fragrance that lingers