Product Review: Dermalogica's Clean Start Kit
Thu., Apr. 23, 2009 3:54 PM PDT by Staff
Dermalogica claims its new Clean Start line is the answer to teen skincare problems. We had a cousin and the little sisters of three Style staffers test the sample kit ($35), which includes the Wash Off (cleanser), Welcome Matte SPF (moisturizer), Ready, Set, Scrub! (masque and exfoliator), All Over Clear (mist) and Bedtime for Breakouts (overnight cream). Here's how it fared.
Pros: The moisturizer didn't leave me shiny and left me only a little bit dry. The masque left my skin soft and I felt a tingling sensation, which means it must be working.
Cons: The lemony scent of the mist was so gross—like warm 7Up or Sprite. I didn't like the overnight cream because it felt oily on my skin.
—Sherilyn D., High School Junior
Pros: Wash Off lathers really well and wasn't overly drying. The best product is definitely All Over Clear. Aside from the fresh scent, it was perfect before I applied the moisturizer and after I washed my face at night.
Cons: Welcome Matte didn't keep my face totally oil-free, but all of the other products combined were amazing so I can't really complain.
—Brynn M., College Freshman
Pros: The facial cleanser was light and refreshing, plus it never failed to remove all of my makeup, even around the eyes. The overnight cream was very helpful. I saw my acne disappear, and stay away.
Cons: The moisturizer was too thin and didn't hydrate my skin enough. I had trouble with the mist bottle because it failed to spray most of the time.
—Mollie K., High School Junior
Bottom Line: Most of the products in Dermalogica's Clean Start Kit were a hit with the teens.
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Now loading...victoria Sun, May 24, 2009, 10:43 PM
1. i really liked this product.after the first night i could tell right away that its effective
jasmine g. Wed, Jun 10, 2009, 11:44 AM
2. i love clean start too. I'm so glad they started selling it online. the clean start website (cleanstart.dermalogica.com) is so much easier than finding a salon in my city who carries these products.
dermalogica girl Thu, Jun 18, 2009, 4:51 AM
3. Great to hear this new skin care range from dermalogica is a hit. Clean start is not yet available in the UK but i think you can pre order on some sites ready for the launch, try www.dailygrooming.co.ukThe kit looks great too, another hit from dermalogica it seems.thanks for reviews
Becca Mellott Mon, Jun 29, 2009, 9:43 PM
4. maybe it's just me but, i loved it. i especially love the way it makes my skin feel. before it i was always self-conscious about my skin because i was really oily and wit typical acne treatments it either wasn't strong enough or left me with wicked chemical burn. it was even so bad proactiv didn't put a dent in it!Now i dont have to put my make up with a spackling knife.
none Sun, Jul 5, 2009, 10:28 PM
5. I tried the Welcome Matte moisturizerpros: sunscreen! no bad smell, even though initially i wasnt matte throughout the day i produce less oil i thinkcons: did not leave me matte, cant tell if it made acne worse or better, not quite moisturizing enough but not very drying either
ricky15 Tue, Jul 28, 2009, 9:19 AM
6. i have used it scince it came out at ulta it is so much better than po active
beckie Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 11:44 PM
7. i have just started using clean start and it makes my skin feel great, and i feel so much more confident! **
Alexis Thu, Dec 3, 2009, 11:41 PM
8. The company was handing out free sample packets at my school, and I was surprised by how much I liked it! I LOVED the coarse scrub. I thought it felt really nice on my skin, and I liked the scent too. The over-night cream was good, but I personally couldn't stand the way it smelled... Other than that, great skin care product!
Nick Mon, Dec 7, 2009, 10:57 AM
9. Okay, here is my "helpful" comment for those of you with severely oily faces. My face gets really oily only after few hours after I wash it. I tried ProActiv and this product worked really well. However, I felt like I was becoming addicted to the product. Also it is so strong that it changed the colors of all the towels in my house. After ProActiv, I tried Clearasil, Clean * Clear, A-Solution, etc. I recently started using the CleanStart wash, toner, and Welcome Matte SPF 15. I always had at least a couple of breakouts a day or two. However, after using these, I barely got any. Even if I did, they either disappeared or was small enough to not stress me out. I really love it. The only con about the product is that my face gets really dry even after the lotion (Welcome Matte). However, I'd rather have a dry and clean skin than to have moisture and pimply skin. I hope this helps those of you with severe breakouts.