dermaTRUTH is a brand created by Michelle Calvarese a professor and esthetician. The line is geared towards keeping pores clear plus delivering anti-aging results. It's a small line with three products and I tried all of them for you.
In The Beginning Antioxidant Gentle Cleanser is a super lightweight gel cleanser. Details per dermaTRUTH:
What is it? This acne safe, low foaming, gentle cleanser whisks away dirt and grime while leaving your skin soft and smooth. Mild yet effective cleansing agents will not strip your skin and hydrators & antioxidants will preserve your skin's protective barrier. For all skin types.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants efficient cleansing without drying out the skin or causing breakouts. Good for all skin types.
Why is it different? Includes hyaluronic acid, aloe extract and beta glucan. It is fragrance-free, non-clogging and irritancy tested. No animal testing.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentraerythiryl Tetrastearate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Extract, Beta Glucan, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolized Vegetable Protein, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Malodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
This has such a light and thin gel consistency. It's SLS free yet foams really well. It's super gentle and doesn't strip the skin. It feels like you're cleansing with a hylauronic acid serum that foams. It's also fragrance free. I can't think of any skin type that this wouldn't work for. I like using mine in the shower with my Foreo Luna Mini. If you like a gentle gel this one is nice as it's got soothing aloe & beta glucan plus hyaluronic acid.
In The Beginning Antioxidant Peptide Gel/Cream is as you guessed a gel cream moisturizer. Details per dermaTRUTH:
What is it? An acne safe, non clogging, hydrating moisturizer containing peptides and antioxidants that help slow down environmental and intrinsic aging and lessens the appearance of existing damage such as wrinkles, dullness, and sun damage. Our exclusive ROS Defense Complex™protects against Reactive Oxygen Species that attack your collagen and elastin—the building blocks of healthy skin. Additional plant derived amino acids help to smooth and firm skin, as well as instantly blurs existing wrinkles.
After 28 days of treatment, ingredients in this formula have been shown to reduce the number and depth of both deep and medium-deep wrinkles. Additionally, they have been shown to significantly decrease transepidermal water loss (TEWL) resulting in more hydrated skin. Skin feels rejuvenated, more flexible, smoother, less “tight-feeling,” and more comfortable.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants light, noncomedognic, all day hydration and wants to protect their skin from environmental damage, while addressing signs of aging such as wrinkles and pigmentation. Good for all skin types.
Why is it different? It has a silky, lightweight texture that glides on easily, yet is not greasy and will not clog your pores. The antioxidants are protected in violet glass that offers optimal protection against the harmful effects of light and prolongs the potency of the ingredients. It is fragrance free and irritancy tested. No animal testing.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, L-Carnosine, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Polyacrylate-13, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex.
This has a medium gel cream texture. It's not the lightest one I've tried nor the thickest or heaviest. It's also fragrance free like the rest of the line. This combines soothing and hydrating ingredients with antioxidants and peptides. This has aloe (soothing, hydrating), sodium hyaluronate (hydrating). While antioxidants ferulic acid (plant based antioxidant, especially good for stabilizing vitamin c and e, protects against environmental damage), green tea (powerful antioxidant that promotes DNA repair, contains EGCG and catechins which help reduce redness and irritation, balances the skin), Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol (synthetic vitamin e), L-Carnosine (two amino acid compound, antioxidant), Tetrahydrocurcumin (turmeric derivative, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory), yeast extract (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory) & vitamin e protect the skin.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (collagen amino acid, moisturizes, firms and stimulates collagen), Soy amino acids and peptide Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10 all help with anti-aging, firmness, improving elasticity, plumping and reducing lines/wrinkles. Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and proteins and they play a vital role in your skins overall healthy appearance. The gel cream does have a silicone like texture from the dimethicone. Whether or not you don't mind or can't stand a silicone is personal preference. I don't mind them mostly as long as they don't pill or feel heavy. I found this was best layered when you let this layer set for a full two minutes before I moved on otherwise I occasionally got some pilling. It wasn't all the time just random. Usually pilling is the result of user error such as applying too much, too many layers or not enough time in between layers letting them sink in.
I try to avoid products that can cause pilling because I'm super lazy and sometimes need to move fast. This wasn't enough moisture for me to use as just a moisturizer. I needed to layer it under a lotion or similar. It was more of a hydrating treatment layer than a moisturizer for me. Some may find it's enough for them especially if your skin likes gel creams. I never broke out or experienced any issues from the dimethicone on my skin (I know some can get issues with it). If this was minus the dimethicone I probably would love it a lot more. It’s not my favorite ingredient because it can make some things feel heavier. I'll use it but I try to minimize it if I can. It really depends on the formulation though, sometimes I can’t even notice it. In this case I can tell it’s there. But it does make this moisturizer give a nice makeup application as it acts like a primer as well. This has a great well rounded ingredient list I think it will just come down to how you feel about dimethicone textured products.
In The Beginning Antioxidant Peptide Serum is a light creamy serum. Details per dermaTRUTH:
What is it? An acne safe, non clogging potent blend of peptides and antioxidants helps to slow down environmental and intrinsic aging and lessens the appearance of existing damage such as wrinkles, dullness, and sun damage. Our exclusive ROS Defense Complex™protects against Reactive Oxygen Species that attack your collagen and elastin—the building blocks of healthy skin.
After 28 days of treatment, ingredients in this formula have been shown to reduce the number and depth of both deep and medium-deep wrinkles. Additionally, they reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and loss of elasticity. Skin is more even toned, smoother, softer, brighter, plumper, and younger looking.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to protect their skin from environmental damage or is already experiencing signs of aging and that wants the additional benefit of being noncomedogenic. This is a must have product for any skin regimen and can be incorporated into any existing routine. It is also great for people that like a simple skin care routine as it is a multi-functional product.
Why is it different? This unique formula has 18 of the most powerful antioxidants and peptides—all at the amounts required to see results--AND acne safe!. It is essentially 18 antioxidant products in one. The antioxidants are protected in violet glass that offers optimal protection against the harmful effects of light and prolongs the potency of the ingredients. It is fragrance free and irritancy tested. No animal testing.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Ergothioneine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Retinyl Palmitate, L-Carnosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate-13, Ferulic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Cyclohexasiloxane, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
This serum was easy to use up. It's got a light creamy hydrating texture, it's fragrance free and layers well with everything. This has a lot of the same ingredients as the gel cream such as aloe, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin e & Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol (synthetic vitamin e), Tetrahydrocurcumin (turmeric derivative), L-Carnosine, ferulic acid & green tea leaf extract. The serum has vitamin c derivative Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (antioxidant, brightening, collagen building, more gentle on the skin), Glutathione (three amino acids, antioxidant, skin restoring), Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin a derivative) & jojoba esters (hydrate). The peptides are Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Ergothioneine (amino acid) & Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline.
While this serum also has silicones I found it has a better texture as far as layering (no pilling issues at all) than the gel cream. Its got a silky serum texture, absorbed well and kept the skin hydrated. It has a little bit of everything from antioxidants to peptides to vitamin c. It's a nice multi-purpose serum. It was hydrating and added a nice overall radiant plump glow to my skin. This serum and the cleanser are my favorite from the line.
*Items gifted by brand but all thoughts are my own.