skin fix: dermalogica daily microfoliant

Ask any beauty editor which skincare product they can't live without and chances are (in Canada at least), it's this unassuming little tower of power, the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. When I first entered the beauty magazine scene a few years ago and encountered this famed skin elixir, I was honestly a little bewildered, unsure of how to use this strange powder exfoliant that was said to smooth many a tired complexion. But then, after trying the rice-based Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant for myself, I became a believer. Unlike many exfoliators (of the so-called "mechanical" variety), the Daily Microfoliant has no visible granules, so it's not at all rough (read: no sandpaper-like feel here). Instead, when activated with water, the Microfoliant powder emulsifies and releases rice enzymes and salicylic acid to "micro-exfoliate" skin, smoothing and brightening all the way. It's also got a brightening complex infused within the formulation, with licorice and grapefruit extracts to help even skin tone. Meanwhile, a complex of green tea, gingko and colloidal oatmeal calms everything down, so skin is back to its normal self, but a brighter, more radiant self. It's so gentle, you can use it every day, hence the "Daily" moniker. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is such a joy to use and delivers such great results, that I look forward to using it every morning - it's kind of like my own personal daily facialist, but in the convenience (and privacy) of my shower.