Review : Dermalogica Pure Light SPF 30

Product Description

This medium-weight daytime moisturizer conditions and brightens while chemical-free sunscreens help defend against pigment-inducing UV light. Peptides, Vitamin C and botanical extracts help treat and prevent cellular discoloration while Hyaluronic Acid hydrates, helping to minimize fine lines. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6.20%), Zinc Oxide (8.50%).

I received 3 sachets of this moisturiser as part of my Dermalogica product purchase. I have been using it on an on-off basis because on certain days, its just not suitable for my skin.

Initially when I first used it, it reminded me strongly of a sunscreen. I thought I may have mistaken its usage and read up on the product online to reassure myself that its indeed a moisturiser. The scent and texture is grainy and dry, typical of what a sunscreen is supposed to be. It does not behave like what a moisturiser should be, hydrating the skin.

However, it seemed like there are 2 bases to the contents as the 2nd sachet was pretty alright when applied on the skin. The texture is smoother and with some fluidity though it still have some grainy beads.

I supposed it meant that I may need to shake and mixed the contents which I am unable to do so, with a sachet, but could only try to squeeze and squeeze all the contents from the sachet onto my palms.

It was a whole lot easier when I was using the 2nd sachet, though it still feels dry with a nitty-gritty feel due to the beads, but at least I no longer feel that I am using a sunscreen, but rather a moisturiser with an SPF protection. It still does not hydrate the skin which is a huge downside to this product so I tend to use it only when my skin is in its optimal state. ( read : no breakouts, not dehydrated ).
Not much scent and not greasy. Just a regular moisturiser without the hydration. Not something I would buy.

Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilyethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Oligopeptide-34, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Zinc Glycinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium DNA, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Silica, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool.