Dermalogica products consistently made it to my personal monthly favorites lists, and when I found that Skin Hydrating Booster is available in iFabbo shop, I was really excited, because I never tried this type of formula before.
In a nutshell, Skin Hydrating Booster is like a supplement for your current skincare. Dermalogica describes it as a “hydrating fluid concentrate that relieves dryness and fine lines. The formula features Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Glycolipids and Algae Extract help restore moisture balance.”
This clear and slightly thick concoction looks like a serum, but I can see it being used instead of a moisturizer. The formula is very concentrated: three drops was all that I needed to thoroughly nourish my combination skin. Dermalogica also recommends mixing a few drops in your other skincare and bodycare products, that way the formula will enhance the properties of your lotion or moisturizer, and it will also be easier to spread.
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| Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster – dropper bottle |
I actually found another non-conventional use for this miracle liquid – it heals scabs like nobody’s business. We all hate those hard patches of skin, but we also know that they are essential to protect the damaged area, which is why it’s always a bad idea to peel them off or mess with them in any way if we want to avoid permanent scarring. One day I applied Skin Hydrating Booster on a scab just because I wanted to see what it does, and that was a eureka moment!
The booster seeped through the scab down to the damaged tissue to repair and moisturize that fragile new skin underneath, then next day the scab just slid off. That’s right, it didn’t fall off, it literally slid off! And what’s more amazing, is the skin in that area looked fine – a little bit pink, but mostly healed, with no signs of scarring whatsoever. I actually tested this method two more times to make sure this wasn’t a fluke, and it worked every time.
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| Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster – texture |
I also noticed that whenever I applied this serum to my skin, it got plumper within 10 minutes and stayed that way for many hours, however, that effect was temporary and faded by the end of the day. Hyaluronic Acid is one of the few ingredients that can be relied on to deliver consistent results and gradually improve the condition of your skin, so I had no doubt in my mind that I was going to love Skin Hydrating Booster. In case you are wondering, some other reliable ingredients I trust are Retinol for wrinkles/exfoliation/brightening, Salicylic Acid for acne/brightening, and Glycolic Acid for exfoliation/softening/brightening.
THE VERDICT
I am really excited that I discovered this unconventional use for Skin Hydrating Booster, and I look forward to using it for that purpose in the future. Ladies with dry skin will also benefit from its fabulous moisturizing properties, but really it’s great for just about any dry spot on your body, even feet.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$56 USD for 1oz. Available at Dermalogica, Ulta.
Special offer: Get 15% off any Hydrating Booster purchase with coupon code BOOST at Dermalogica.com [valid until 5/31/14].
Ingredients:
Water/aqua/eau, Glycerin, Panthenol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycolipids, Hydrolyzed Algin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sea Water, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.
I love that you randomly found that it worked for scabs!!
Hi Arielle! That was a very unexpected discovery, glad I had a chance to share it with everyone. I never had a product work in that way before.
Looks like a great product!
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It’s pretty nice! Despite its size, the bottle will last a long time, because the formula is very concentrated.
This was my first ever Dermalogica purchase and I LOOOVEEDD it
You can easily use this under makeup, especially under dry winter conditions
Great tip, Norah, I didn’t think about using it as a primer, but now I just have to try it out. Hope it plays well with my makeup!
I have been obsessed with this product!
You and me both, girlie. I’ve been experimenting and adding it to various other serums and moisturizers to find that perfect balance, but it’s making my life difficult because it works with everything, haha!
I want to try this. I have seen several reviews about it now.
You could see if dermalogica offers samples of this serum. It’s a great product and certainly worth checking out. I haven’t seen a single negative review!
I’ve heard so many great things about this lately.
Ahh, I bet every blogger under the moon is singing songs of praise to this serum. Rightfully so, it’s a fabulous product, and I’m sure you’d like it, too 🙂
This sounds like a product that I have to tell my clients about.
If you do, make sure to mention the trick I discovered. I know I know, picking your skin until it’s bad enough to form scabs is bad, but this is great damage control option and really speeds up the recovery 🙂
Even though it’s getting hotter, it seems like my skin is getting drier this season! I need super moisture!
Tell me about it, Miranda, I feel like your skin and mine are secretly plotting against us. Mine goes into crazy frenzy and becomes dry and right one day, then back to normal, then combination. I feel like it has mood swings of its own!
I have not put down this stuff since receiving it.
So glad to hear that you are loving this product too, Kim!
I so need this. A scab healing hydrator. It sounds AMAZING!!!
Yep, and I bet this isn’t even the intended use for it LOL. But hey, whatever works, am I right?
It sounds so good!
Truth be told, it might be one of the best serums I have tried so far. Do they sell in Estonia?
I’ve been using this religiously since I got it!
So glad you like it too, Brooke! This stuff is addicting, isn’t it? I feel like some kind of alchemist when I mix it in my products 🙂
I love Dermalogica products!
You and me both! I think I enjoyed every single product from the lineup that I could get my hands on.
this stuff is amazing right?
Totally!
I wish this stuff had worked for me
Why didn’t you like it?!
I’m curious, too, why didn’t it work for you? Did you try mixing it with your existing products?
I love love love this stuff!!! I am so buying more when mine is done!
Glad you like this serum too, Eugenia! I don’t think I’ll be running out of mine anytime soon, but you are right, I think I’ll buy more when I’m out.
I love that you figured out it worked for scabs… yay. I used to use Dermalogica for years and had to stop because it really made my eczema flare up :/
Oh nooo, so sorry that you had a flare up, that had to have been quite an unpleasant experience 🙁
I kinda love finding new uses for things.
You and me both! And it’s such a great one, too, since many people are pickers (myself included), and this just might be the best product out there to help make the damage less noticeable.
Great post! I always love honest reviews!
Thank you, Kelly, nothing but honesty here at Glamorable 🙂
I love this stuff! Almost out of it too 🙁
Aw bummer 🙁 Do you think you’ll be purchasing more?
That’s an awesome use! I’m a picker, and need help with healing scabs. It’s a little pricy, but it may end up being worth it just for that.
I don’t even know why I thought of doing what I did, but glad it worked out. Now I hope the ease with which it heals scabs won’t be an excuse for me to pick more, haha 🙂
I always see tjis brand in drugstore but never decided to buy because had no idea abiut the quality. ur post is a big help . thanks. so perfect and detailed information.
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Glad I could help! The qualityis amazing, so you won’t be disappointed, as long as you find the right products for your skin type 🙂
This is probably my all-time favourite Dermalogica product
Nice! I think my favorite would probably be their pre-cleansing oil, but this one is definitely the most unique. I mean it looks simple, but nothing ever healed scabs for me before.
I wonder if this would make my oily skin way too oily.
As far as I know, our very own Eugenia from Geniabeme has oily skin, and she loves this serum!
i have a giant scab on my leg right now ( i literally flayed myself while shaving my legs)
I might have to grab this on my next trip to Ulta. I’ve seen a ton of great. positive press on it. Loved that you found an alternate use for it.
I reviewed this as well. I LOVE it. Especially after traveling. So hydrating!
I love this brand
Sounds great!