I’ve always assumed that my skin is combination oily/normal, with large pores and blackheads occasional breakouts (stress and hormonal) and some hyperpigmentation (freckles). But I’ve never gone to get it checked out until recently, when I decided to take advantage of Dermalogica’s free Face Mapping analysis.
Dermalogica focuses on skin health, and the Face Mapping involves is 5 minutes of being poked and prodded by a Dermalogica skin therapist, who looks at 14 different areas (“zones”) of your face to identify specific problems. These are written down on a “prescription pad”, and suitable Dermalogica products are “prescribed”.
It turns out that I have my oil under control with my blotting-and-powdering routine, but I have dehydration on my forehead and cheeks, and fine lines (eep!) around my eyes.
The therapist then led me through the products she suggested, demonstrating how to use each one (it turns out I’m really bad at foaming up the Special Cleansing Gel). I was also given a crazy amount of samples to try out, which target skin health. I’ve been busy trying them out, and some are now on high rotation in my Spring beauty routine.
If you’re in Sydney and interested in getting a free Face Mapping, you can head to the QVB Skin Bar to see which bits need help!
Ahh – fine lines! Ha! This looks super helpful, think I’ll be heading to QVB sometime soon as I’m honestly just guessing when it comes to my skin type. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy | Bubbles & Blush
No worries, I love that it’s free, and zero pressure selling – they genuinely wanted me to try out the samples and come back if I liked them! 🙂
Dermalogica is a great company and has great products. 🙂
From what I’ve tried so far, I’m inclined to agree!
this is so cool, i wish i could do it!
I think Dermalogica do it worldwide – if there’s a shop near you, it can’t hurt to ask 🙂
Sounds awesome! I would love to try it!
You don’t have fine lines (or even need to think about using wrinkle cremes Michelle!)
Unfortunately I think I’m getting to the age where I need to at least start thinking about them! 🙁 Thank god retinol exists!
this sounds great! I def have fine lines, and lots of them!! love companies that offer great services and no pressure to buy!
Yes, I hate being pressured to buy, and purposely avoid places that do that!
I mayyyyy have to go pay them a visit, I’ve noticed some fine lines starting to pop up under my eyes (Eep! I’m not at that age am I?! 26 :P)
I thought I was too young for them too *cries*