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Pro Skincare Spotlight
Dermalogica at Secret Skin: Professional-Grade Results, K-Beauty Layering
Skincare is no longer a luxury, itâs a vital part of our daily routines. With increasing exposure to pollution, stress, and digital screens, our skin needs more attention than ever. In the ever-evolving world of skincare, Dermalogica remains a trusted name.
This sparkling new addition to our line is known for professional-grade solutions tailored to your unique skin needs. And when you combine Dermalogicaâs targeted treatments with K-Beautyâs gentle, hydrating, layered approach? Thatâs where the glow happens.
Brand history and philosophy
Dermalogica was founded in 1986 by skin therapist Jane Wurwand, with a mission to focus on skin health rather than beauty trends. Today, itâs a global leader trusted by professionals and skincare lovers for results-driven innovation.
- Education-first: launched The International Dermal Institute to train professionals worldwide.
- Personalised solutions: built around trained skin therapists and individual skin conditions.
- Science-backed formulas: innovation rooted in research and results.
- Free from common irritants: no artificial fragrances or colours.
- Sustainability commitment: developed with conscious practices in mind.
Founder spotlight: Jane Wurwand
K-Beauty and Dermalogica: benefits and similarities
Skincare isnât just a routine, itâs a ritual for healthy, radiant skin. Combining Dermalogicaâs powerhouse formulas with K-beautyâs gentle, layered approach creates a glow-boosting routine you can feel and see.
- Focus on active ingredients: both use advanced ingredients like peptides, encapsulated retinol, probiotics, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, balanced with calming botanicals like Centella, green tea, and liquorice.
- Personalised skincare: both support tailored routines. Dermalogicaâs Face Mapping approach helps guide product selection by zone and concern.
- Skin health first: long-term barrier support and resilience over quick cosmetic âfixes.â
- Hydration + barrier protection: a shared foundation, think Dermalogica UltraCalming + K-beauty essence/ampoule philosophy.
- Antioxidant & anti-ageing care: BioLumin-C and Phyto-Nature pair beautifully with fermented ingredients and botanical antioxidants.
- Multi-layered approach: both encourage layering to address multiple concerns (mask â serum â moisturiser â SPF).
Pro-level personalisation
Ritual meets results
Building your basic Dermalogica skin care routine
To build an effective Dermalogica routine, prep your skin by double cleansing daily, exfoliating mindfully, and removing residual grime, makeup, and dead skin cells. From there, you can treat targeted concerns with serums and seal in hydration with moisturisers and creams.
- Prepare: double cleanse + gentle exfoliation
- Treat: targeted actives (eye care, mists, treatments)
- Serums: hydration, brightening, or retinol support
- Moisturise: lock in and protect the barrier
- Daytime: finish with SPF
Step #1: Prepare
The first step to glowing, glassy-looking skin is prepping properly: double cleanse, exfoliate gently, and remove residual build-up so your products can absorb and perform.
Dermalogica PreCleanse
Start with a lightweight cleansing oil to melt away makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil for a deeper cleanse. It helps dissolve impurities, unclog pores, and prep skin for better absorption, while conditioning botanicals keep skin feeling balanced.
Key benefits- Deep cleanses: removes excess sebum, SPF, waterproof makeup, and pollutants
- Non-clogging comfort: nourishes with conditioning essential fatty acids
- Ideal for oily skin: gentle enough for all skin types
- Barrier support: helps balance the microbiome and moisture retention
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Regular exfoliation supports healthy skin function and glow. This gentle daily exfoliant uses rice bran to smooth texture without over-processing, helping lift flaky patches and reveal fresher-looking skin.
Key benefits- Gently exfoliates: removes dulling surface debris and supports even tone
- Brighter-looking skin: antioxidant support + smoother texture
- Calms and soothes: gentle enough for daily use
Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash
A cleanser designed to clear excess oil, help prevent breakouts, and soothe irritation with botanicalsâwithout stripping. Ideal for oily or breakout-prone skin that still needs barrier respect.
Key benefits- Non-stripping: clears excess oil without tightness
- Soothes inflammation: calming ingredients help control redness
- Retexturises: gently exfoliates and refreshes the surface
- Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash
- Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant
- Dermalogica PreCleanse
- Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
- Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Step #2: Treat and target with Dermalogica products
After cleansing, itâs time to treat specific concerns with potent serums, mists, and targeted care. Whether your goal is hydration, brightening, or anti-ageing support, this step delivers active ingredients where you need them most.
Multivitamin Power Firm Eye Cream
An eye cream designed to support firmness and smooth the look of lines. It boosts resilience, helps protect against moisture loss, shields from free radicals, and preps the eye area for makeup.
Key benefits- Firms + combats lines with a supportive firming complex
- Improves resilience with antioxidants + vitamins C and E
- Smooths texture for a more refined under-eye look
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Makeup prep for smoother concealer application
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Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
A lifting and brightening eye cream that supports firmness with plant-powered peptides and hydration. Helps reduce the look of wrinkles, depuff, and support the barrierâideal for signs of fatigue.
Key benefits- Targets fine lines around the eyes
- Improves elasticity for a firmer look
- Addresses dryness to keep eyes comfortable
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Supports anti-ageing around delicate skin
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Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist
A refreshing mist that hydrates, supports firmness, and provides antioxidant shielding throughout the dayâperfect when your skin needs a quick boost.
Key benefits- Hydrates to soften the look of fine lines
- Antioxidant shield helps protect from environmental stressors
- Instant refresh for on-the-go hydration
- Easy to carry for quick top-ups
- Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm Eye Cream
- Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
- Dermalogica Deep Breakout Liquid Patch
- Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner
- Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist
Step #3: Apply Dermalogica serums
Dermalogica serums deliver concentrated active ingredients that target specific concerns: hydration, brightening, firming, texture, and visible signs of ageing.
Circular Hydration Serum
A hydration-focused serum that delivers immediate moisture while supporting longer-lasting comfort with hyaluronic acid and algae extractâhelping skin look plumper and feel smoother.
Key benefits- Intense hydration for dehydrated skin
- Long-lasting moisture that supports all-day comfort
- Replenishes for a soft, supple look
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Glow support for healthier-looking radiance
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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum
A brightening vitamin C serum designed to support radiance and help defend against environmental stressors. Great for uneven tone, dullness, and glow goals.
Key benefits- Brightens for a more even-looking tone
- Supports smoother skin and refined texture
- Helps protect against free-radical stress
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Lightweight and easy to layer in routines
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
A retinol serum designed to retexturise and support a smoother-looking complexion, helping soften the appearance of wrinkles, refine pores, and improve overall skin tone over time.
Key benefits- Retexturises to smooth the look of skin
- Evens tone for a more balanced complexion
- Reduces wrinkles and signs of ageing
- Refines pores for a more polished finish
- Dermalogica BioLumin-C SerumÂ
- Dermalogica Phyto Nature Firming SerumÂ
- Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Retinol SerumÂ
- Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum
- Dermalogica AGE Bright Clearing SerumÂ
Step #4: Apply moisturisers and creams
After treating with targeted serums, seal everything in with moisturisers and creams. This step locks in hydration, supports the barrier, and keeps skin smooth and comfortableâday and night.
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
Designed to revitalise and support radiance and firmness. It boosts hydration, helps soften the look of fine lines, and supports elasticity with plant-powered bio-actives.
Key benefits- Revitalises dull-looking skin
- Firms + lifts with bio-active support
- Deep hydration for barrier comfort
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Fast-absorbing and non-greasy
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BioLumin-C Gel Moisturiser
A glow-enhancing gel moisturiser that seals in hydration while supporting a more radiant-looking complexionâideal if you want hydration that doesnât feel heavy.
Key benefits- Brightens for a more luminous finish
- Boosts hydration without heaviness
- Weightless feel for easy layering
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Radiance support for glow goals
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Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon
A night cream designed to support skin renewal while you sleep. It hydrates, calms, and restores with antioxidant supportâhelping reduce the look of fatigue so you wake up refreshed.
Key benefits- Boosts radiance by morning
- Targets tired-looking skin and fatigue
- Soothing comfort for nighttime restoration
- Night-time repair focus for healthier-looking skin
- Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel MoisturizerÂ
- Dermalogica Skin Smoothing CreamÂ
- Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen CreamÂ
- Dermalogica Super Rich RepairÂ
- Dermalogica Sound Sleep CocoonÂ
Book your Dermalogica treatments with us
Dermalogica aligns beautifully with K-beauty principles: treat concerns, support the barrier, and build long-term skin health. With hydration-first formulas, botanical extracts, and cutting-edge actives, itâs professional-grade care that layers seamlessly into your routine.
Ready for personalised results? Book your Dermalogica treatments with us and experience customised care tailored to your unique needs, so you can reveal a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.
Key takeaway
Dermalogica delivers professional-grade, results-driven skincare that pairs perfectly with K-beautyâs gentle, layered ritual. Start with a strong prep step, treat your concerns with targeted actives, hydrate deeply, and lock it in with barrier-supportive moisturisersâthen stay consistent for your best glow.
