Daily Microfoliant — Reddit Reviews
by Dermalogica
Updated November 10, 2026
Salicylic acid and rice powder smooth rough texture; irritation rises with overuse.
What the community says
A rinse-off powder exfoliant combining rice-derived exfoliation, papain, salicylic acid, and colloidal oatmeal for roughness and congestion. It suits oily or resilient skin used once or twice weekly, but dry, reactive barriers can become tight, red, or breakout-prone.
What this means for you
What people love
- Rice-powder exfoliation smooths rough texture without an aggressive feel
- Salicylic acid helps oily T-zone and chin breakouts
- Powder format lasts for ages
Watch out for
- Daily use can dry you out and overwork the barrier
- Physical plus salicylic exfoliation can worsen sensitivity alongside retinoids
- Fragranced formula; some users report an awful urine-like smell
Product details
Use caution
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What TikTok says
From 12 TikTok videos9 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Sponsored creators say the powder foams into a gentle exfoliant that leaves skin looking smoother and brighter 12345. One sponsored creator warns that adding only a little water leaves grit, so enough water to make a foam is needed 6. Sponsored creators disagree on frequency: one calls it safe daily 6, another suggests starting a few days a week 7, and a third uses it only when skin feels crusty 8. Sponsored creators say it suits all skin types 39.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
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What the science says
Colloidal oatmeal has some evidence for supporting the skin barrier, with all four studies that tested it directly finding it helped 1. For eczema, colloidal oatmeal also has some evidence, as most studies found it eased symptoms and itching 2. One clinical trial found it worked about as well as a prescription cream 2. Several studies also showed it helps skin hold more water, which supports a healthier barrier 12.
- Colloidal Oatmeal for skin barrier Some evidence · 5 studies
- Colloidal Oatmeal for eczema Some evidence · 6 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 28
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Coconut Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, PCA, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, 4-Terpineol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Limonene, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 141 mentions across 29 threads
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“* Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (bi-weekly)”
Positive
“AHA and BHA, I would only use them for a certain amount of time.”
Positive
“Basically it’s piling AHA/BHA and/or physical exfoliants”
Positive
“-dermalogica ‘daily microexfoliant exfoliator’”
Positive
“this has been my main routine:”
Positive
“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
Positive
“Use a gentle exfoliating powder, I use Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.”
Positive
“I do this most days, but occasionally skip.”
Positive
“Use a gentle exfoliating powder”
Positive
“Dermalogica Microfoliant maybe 1-2x a week”
Positive
“On the other days, I exfoliate about 3x a week using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.”
Positive
“Honestly you should probably lessen the amount of times you exfoliate”
Positive
“I would suggest to exfoliate no more than 2 times per week.”
Positive
“The only two things I've used from them that I really like, is their "Microfoliant" powder and their "deep acne liquid patch".”
Mentioned
“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.”
Mentioned
“The weirdest part is Dermalogica actually makes decent products.”
Mentioned
Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
13 shared traits
930 mentions
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