Dermatalogic Cosmetic Labrotories – Products Review
In this video, Alice Hart-Davis reviews a range of products from DCL (Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories), a renowned cosmeceutical skincare brand known for its innovative formulations and high-quality ingredients.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points and products discussed:
Introduction to DCL
Brand Heritage: DCL is a US-based company with a strong reputation for combining cosmetic and pharmaceutical expertise. They were pioneers in incorporating glycolic acid into cosmetic formulations in 1980.
Product Quality: DCL products are known for their top-notch ingredients, well-thought-out formulations, and clinical efficacy.
Product Reviews
Skin Renewal Complex
Description: A daily moisturizer with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol.
Benefits: Helps to exfoliate, hydrate, and brighten the skin.
SPF: Contains SPF 30.
Personal Experience: Alice found that this product caused her to break out into tiny pustules, indicating it might not be suitable for her skin type
Price: £117.
Profoundly Effective A Cream
Description: A day cream with a vitamin A derivative (retinyl palmitate), antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and SPF 30.
Benefits: Hydrates, protects, and mildly exfoliates the skin.
Personal Experience: Alice loves this product for its non-irritating formula and effectiveness.
Price: £58.
Hydro Boost Finishing Serum
Description: A serum with three molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid to hydrate different skin layers.
Benefits: Provides deep hydration and maintains skin moisture.
Personal Experience: Although effective, Alice feels there are less expensive alternatives that work just as well.
Price: £98.
C Scape High Potency Night Booster 30
Description: A night-time serum with 30% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in a time-release formulation.
Benefits: Brightens the skin, stimulates collagen production, and provides antioxidant protection.
Personal Experience: Alice noticed a significant brightening effect and recommends using it a few times a week due to its potency.
Price: Not specified.
Overall Recommendations
Favorite Product: Profoundly Effective A Cream for its effectiveness and relatively lower price.
General Advice: While some DCL products are expensive, their quality and efficacy make them a worthwhile investment for those serious about skincare.
Alice Hart-Davis provides an honest and detailed review of DCL products, highlighting both their benefits and potential drawbacks.