Daily Microfoliant — Reddit Reviews
by Dermalogica
Updated August 18, 2026
Salicylic and glycolic acids exfoliate and brighten but can irritate sensitive skin.
What the community says
A rice-based daily powder exfoliant combining salicylic and glycolic acids for brightening and acne control. It suits those seeking gentle resurfacing without harsh scrubbing, though it can worsen irritation for sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. Use sparingly if you react to acids or have dry skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle physical and chemical exfoliation blend
- Effective for acne-prone and dull skin
- Powder activates on wet skin for controlled use
Watch out for
- May cause redness and irritation on sensitive skin
- Potential barrier disruption with daily use
- Not ideal for very dry or compromised skin
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 104 mentions across 29 threads
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“* Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (bi-weekly)”
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“AHA and BHA, I would only use them for a certain amount of time.”
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“Basically it’s piling AHA/BHA and/or physical exfoliants”
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“-dermalogica ‘daily microexfoliant exfoliator’”
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“this has been my main routine:”
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“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
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“Use a gentle exfoliating powder, I use Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.”
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“I do this most days, but occasionally skip.”
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“My skincare routine is below for anyone interested…”
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“On the other days, I exfoliate about 3x a week using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.”
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“Honestly you should probably lessen the amount of times you exfoliate”
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“I would suggest to exfoliate no more than 2 times per week.”
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“The only two things I've used from them that I really like, is their "Microfoliant" powder and their "deep acne liquid patch".”
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“I haven't found anything that's close to the microfoliant powder, all of the other ones I've tried seem too stripping or don't seem to work as well.”
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“The weirdest part is Dermalogica actually makes decent products.”
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“i’ve also been using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant for over 20 years.”
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“salicylic acid.”
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“AHAs, such as glycolic acid & lactic acid are also helpful, but for getting into the pores, salicylic acid.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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