Physical exfoliation may have fallen out of fashion in the skincare world, but I still believe it has its place, particularly when you want results fast. Enter Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant, a product that manages to feel both indulgent and effective without resorting to harsh, shell-based scrubs.
What is it?
A exfoliator which contains both physical and chemical exfoliants which help refine skin texture and promote an even skin tone.
What Do I Think?
This is a thermal skin exfoliant that combines the best of both worlds: gentle physical microgranules to polish away dulling cells, chemical exfoliants (Lactic Acid & Salicylic Acid), and Retinol to refine texture and enhance the delivery of vitamins. When it comes into contact with water, its unique thermal technology activates, warming the skin slightly and giving you that instant fresh from a facial sensation. Antioxidants help condition, even tone, and protect, leaving skin noticeably smoother and brighter.
I massage it into damp skin in circular motions for a minute or two. If you fancy a deeper exfoliation, applying it to dry skin intensifies the effect. A thorough rinse and your complexion is left soft, radiant, and primed. It’ll leave a perfect canvas for makeup or just to feel polished and awake. For me, once a week is enough to maintain a refreshed glow without over-exfoliating, but you can use it up to three times per week.
What I love most is the immediate transformation. Your skin feels softer, brighter, and smoother, like you’ve just stepped out of a facial room. It’s indulgent, yet works, and a rare example of a physical exfoliant that genuinely earns its place in a modern skincare routine.
Would I recommend?
Yes. Don’t let the scaremongering against physical exfoliation stop you. This is for anyone wanting a quick boost or prepping for a big night. It’s a great little treatment that delivers exactly what it promises.
Brands Product Description
Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant skin exfoliant infuses skin with age-fighting ingredients. This powerful skin polisher combines physical and chemical exfoliants to refine skin texture and enhance vitamin delivery. Resurfacing microgranules gently polish off dulling skin cells to reveal smoother, fresher skin immediately. Unique thermal technology activates upon contact with water to stimulate skin-sloughing Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Retinol as antioxidants help condition and even skin tone. Skin feels and looks dramatically improved and smoother.
Key Ingredients
- Polylactic Acid, Silica and Sodium Bicarbonate: A fine mineral powder blend that polishes away dead skin cells to help minimize fine lines and improve the overall texture of skin.
- Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid: Alpha and beta hydroxy acids that stimulate exfoliation of cells, leaving a smoother skin surface
- Vitamin E: helps smooth skin
- Vitamin C: a stable form of Vitamin C stimulates skin strengthening collagen
- Opuntia Ficus Indica (Prickly Pear Cactus) Flower: Boosts activity of skin’s natural desquamation enzymes that are responsible for breaking desmosomal cell attachments
- Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf: Polyphenols protect skin from ROS while inhibiting collagen-degrading MMPs and the formation of AGEs.
How I Use It
I apply a small amount of the Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant to wet skin and massage in for a minute or so before rinsing. I use it once a week, but the brand recommend to use it 2-3 times a week.
Would I Repurchase/Buy?
Yes. It works just as well as the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate treatment, which I am a huge fan of.
How Much?
£65.00 for 75ml
