Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion

Every couple of years my energies reignite on yet another push to banish my skin of those unsightly bleamishes on my face, neck and back. I have had recent success with the Dermalogica 'The Ultimate' buffer cloth and due entirely to this I went on to purchase their Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion. Some people like to find what they believe to be the best products from various brands of skin products, whereas I prefer to stick to the brands I have bad success with in the past, and Dermalogica are the brand of the moment for me when it comes to skincare. In the past I have had steady success with ... more

I bought this along with various other products from the Dermalogica range which are supposed to be helpful in controlling oily, spotty skin. It costs around £20 for a 59ml bottle or £35 for a 118ml bottle, but as always, shop around and you may find it cheaper. They describe this as a feather-light lotion with technically advanced micro-sponges to absorb oil on the skin's surface throughout the day, reducing shine and providing a smooth, matte finish. It's formulated with Salicylic Acid to help prevent future breakouts and exclusive Skin Response Complex of Balm Mint, Coneflower and Camphor ... more

RRP: £23.40/€28/$36.75 --What does the promo say?-- "Dermalogica MediBac Oil Control Lotion is recommended for blemished and breakout-prone skin, or for areas of excess oil production. A feather-light lotion containing microsponges to absorb oil on the skin's surface, helping to combat shine and maintain an all-day matte finish. Niacinamide, zinc gluconate, yeast extract, caffeine and biotin purify and inhibit overactive sebaceous gland activity while soothing aggravation. Salicylic acid clears congested follicles to minimise future breakout activity, while enantia chlorantha bark extract ... more

I have been using this for a while now so feel that I can give a pretty informed run down on it! I have oily skin so am always on the look out for a good moisturiser that doesnt make my skin oily an break out. Dermalogica have such a good reputation that I thought I would try this out. Dermalogica describes it as a "hydrating, oil-free, featherlight lotion containing additional microsponges to help absorb even more oil on skin's surface and maintain an all-day matte finish. Active sebum regulating complex helps control oil production while Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract helps reduce oily ... more