I have very temperamental skin - hormonal acne, large pores, sensitive, dry patches, etc. Finding a lotion that didn't clog my pores or sting my face was a challenge. Dermalogica Age Smart with SPF 30 has answered all of my prayers - anti-aging, non-comedongenic, non-irritating, and moisturizing. It is very expensive, but you only need a small amount (literally 2-3 pumps) and I've found NOTHING even close to this product. It's my HG and I will continue to pay a bit more for a product that actually works - instead of constantly adding to my graveyard of $15-$20 face lotions that irritate my skin! The only thing I don't like about the packaging is that you cannot really gauge how much product is left.

I like this product and been using it for a month. I can see that my skin is brighter, hydrate and plumper, but I'm not sure if it works for reducing wrinkles (as i dun have any wrinkle at the moment). I bought for a prevention, also its convenience for daily use. Its enough moisturizing for me coz i have combination skin, some more it has sun screen so it's saving my time in the morning.
But, its pretty pricey for 50ml product, it costs $110 Australian dollar. So I'm not sure to repurchase this product, hopefully I can find something with cheaper price but as good as.

I do not have much to say about this except that I did not like it. Mostly for only one reason - the smell. It has a horrible scent that I suspect is because of the yeast that another reviewer mentioned. And it was not a scent that when it dried it was gone - this lingers. I was really self conscious that I smelled bad because it just smells horrible on my hands when I am applying it. As far as how it worked. I did not notice it doing anything special. It did seem to moisturize, but not enough to justify using it when I hate the smell.

The ingredients in this lotion are a continuation of the AgeSmart hydrating toner. Peptides, fermented yeast (is that redundant?), evening primrose oil, hyaluronic acid, soy protien, white tea extract, colloidal oatmeal, algea extract, etc, etc... A+ ingredients in anybody's book. This may even be the finest moisterizer I've ever seen. I don't, however, know anything about the quality of the sunscreen...I've never studied sunscreen. I'm assuming since the rest of the potion is first class, the sunscreen is too.
It took me a while to really love this lotion. I went through a whole travel-sized bottle before I realized how much I liked it. It feels wonderful on the skin...with a finish like it has silicones in it...but it has NONE! What a novel concept these days. It has a soft, matte finish that protects and nourishes the skin all day. I don't need the extra barrier, but I assume if your skin is dry, you can layer this over a more occlusive moisterizer. I too, am always leary of chemical sunscreens on my face, but there's been no negative reactions whatsoever.
This is just a fine, fine daytime moisturizer/sunscreen, although the price is oppresive for such a small amount. Sigh...

wow im a brown girl and never thought i had to wear sunscreen untill i started getting freckles and hyper pigmentation!!!!! my beauty therapist told me i was crazy not to be using a sunscreen as my pigmentation would worsen.
i took her advice and purchased this and never looked back. i am on my second load and it lasted a very long time! i wear it EVERYday, not instead of a moisturiser but on top of. if you have oily skin not recommended. i cant give it 100pct praise for my diminishing hyperpigmentation as i am using pther products HOWEVER it prevents them from getting darker and so the efforts of exfoliations and facials pay off!
dont be fooled to think you dont need an SPF because you are a chocolate bunny :o) to this product i say yes yes yes

This sunscreen moisturizer is far from rich enough for my dry and thirsty skin, not even in summer. It sinks right in and disappears, and leaves my skin tight and uncomfortable. Also, I'm not a fan of the penetrating smell that lingers long after the cream has penetrated. In addition, I think Dermalogica could have added more potent UVA-protection to this cream; spf30 is OK, but the UVA-protection is too low. I have read that the new Pure Light moisturizer (from the ChromaWhite TrX line) has physical filters, but I guess that will also provide too little moisture for my parched skin. The filters provided in the DSR are: Avobenzone (3.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5.0%), Oxybenzone (5.0%).

Back to the search for the HG moisturizer with sunscreen, which should be (1) moisturizing enough for really dry skin and (2) provide sufficient UVA-protection, possibly in the form of either Mexoryl XL, tinosorbs and/or zinc oxide. Why does that seem more difficult to find than finding a unicorn?

I'm a fan of this product, and it's very moisturizing as well as being an excellent sunscreen. It sinks in quickly and didn't break me out at all. It's also a good base for my foundation. In winter, I use a thicker, heavier moisturizer with SPF 30, but it's too thick for summer. I'm happy to have found an SPF 30 sunscreen that's a good option for the sticky humidity and sunlight of our climate.

Not for me. Not very moisturizing and it leaves my skin a red, itchy, hot mess. And to me, there's really no excuse for the poorly composed sun protection. What you need with minimal exposure or at a low UV-index is good UVA-protection and not as much SPF. This product is very unstable and by exchanging the octonixate for octocrylene Dermalogica could have made it a decent product, even if the SPF would be a bit lower.

this was reformulated, it smells different, but it's not bad, and doesn't linger, it doesn't have the same finish as the older version but it's still better than some other sunscreens.
summer update: I still like it, I alternate this with LPR Anthelios AC, non greasy, matte, goes slightly whiter than Dynamic but no white cast. I do prefer Dynamic ss though, it's more than just sunscreen, it has peptides, makes my skin looking healthy, plump, smooth, poreless, glowy, and it is somewhat firming, but I will probably stick to Anthelios AC for super sunny days. Dynamic would work as a fabulous moisturizer/treatment if they got rid of all ss ingredients. I love how it brightens my face. This is the best moisturizer I ever used. I also like arbonne oil absorbing day lotion spf 20, it's not greasy, doesn't clog my pores, zero white cast, it doesn't have the same finish and all those anti-aging ingredients as dynamic ss does, but it works great for oily skin. I got 10 sample packets from ebay, and they are enormous and will last long time.
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This is VERY good, not like all other cheap and expensive crap made especially for oily skin which makes it even more oilier. No white cast, does not accentuate lines and pores, slight moisturizing, sinks in very good, brightens skin, does not leave greasy residue, does not slide off the face, does not form any film and does not suffocate the skin, does not clog my pores, does not cause breakouts. This is not a primer, so if you have pores they will be there, may be slightly smaller but definitely not larger (update: I take these words back because it's firming and does make pores smaller), this sunscreen gives very elegant finish. It will not ball up if you use a primer over it. It is very lightweight and does not feel like sunscreen at all. I have to blot after applying any sunscreen but not with this one. Its actually not for people with oily skin! So do not get confused by the description, it is not very emollient, if you have combination/oily skin it will work for you. It is very expensive but the total comes out really cheap if you keep purchasing samples from ebay (set of samples 25-30ml <$8-max$10, full size 50ml $60), try samples first. Ingredients, good and may be bad, I know about ingredients, I don't care. Not stable, we all know how bad it is but I do not fry myself under the sun for 10 hours per day so it will do just fine especially in the winter. I went for a bike ride several times wearing this sunscreen, my face and neck didn't get any sunburn, white as a sheet, I put neutrogena spf 70 on my arms, they got awesome, an even, gorgeous tan! :o) I did use unstable Murad spf30 in Africa for 2 years and never burned, there is no shade guys, a couple of short cactus bushes every other mile that's all you get, my family members were expecting to see me all perfectly tanned, Africa! when I came to visit they were very disappointed because I was like a ghost, there is no explanation for this miracle, how did unstable sunscreen manage to protect? while some stable formulations do not protect at all and if they do they still clog clog CLOG, this is so annoying, will this kind of daily clogging protection make you look younger and prettier in 20 years? how good is that for your skin? yuck! I am sick of blackheads and clogged pores I will use this one for now. My skin looks great, healthy, brighter, soft to touch, and for the first time in a couple of years I am not afraid to look at myself in the mirror!

Detailed Description
Hydrate and defend your skin with this Dermalogica AGE Smart Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 formulation. It's a medium-weight, emollient daily moisturizer that contains a patented polypeptide combined with Glucosamine and Soy. It's designed for mature and prematurely-aging skin, to stimulate collagen synthesis, and to enhance the skin's natural ability to fight skin-aging free radicals. It also helps prevent signs of aging caused by AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products), which is a damaging byproduct of sugar/protein reactions in the skin. Additionally, this moisturizer contains White Tea polyphenols to regulate the formation of collagen-degrading MMPs brought on by UV rays while tripeptides, stabilized Vitamin C, Yeast Extract and Phytoestrogens help catalyze the skin's natural collagen production to enhance skin firmness. And as it assists collagen production, this moisturizer - SPF30 - also provides critical protection from daylight exposure. It blends smoothly into skin to create a perfect finish. Contains no artificial fragrance or color. continued >>

I really wanted to love this product! I had been using Dermalogica for about 5 years and was running low on moisturizer (I used Active Moist for summer and Smoothing Cream for fall/winter/spring) so thought I would try this one. It irritated my skin - redness, bumps, pimples, flakes. Went back to Active Moist and even tried Ultracalming Cleanser and my skin was still a mess. I guess it was just time to change product lines (I'm using Dr. Haushcka now).

I am really liking this product. I recieved a sample from a swap and I love it. Especially here in the south it gets so humid you cannot breath. I have combination skin and I feel like it moisterizes just the right amount and no greasy feel. It goes right in and my makeup looks great with it. And to me this is not that expensive when I have been stupid enough to buy LP 175.00 spf 30 anti age cream.

I was excited to try this, but now see that I should have viewed it as more of a sunscreen and not so much as a moisturizer. I dont have especially dry skin (more normal), and I found that I had to use a separate moisturizer underneath or else my skin felt tight. This was a big bummer because I wanted to get an all-in-one product instead of having to use two. And this stuff is SO expensive for such a small amount. I like that it didnt leave a white cast on my face, nor did it leave my face greasy. This might be better once summer rolls around, so I'll have to update if my opinion changes. As of now though, I will not repurchase. I can buy Banana Boat Sun Wear Faces which is almost 50 bucks cheaper!

Texture and moisturisation level wise its inbetween skin smoothing cream, and the sheer moisture (tint) products.
I found this to be not quite moisturising enough for the crazy air con in my office, so didn't purchase the full size.
Its got a nice rosey smell, sinks in quickly, and doesn't appear to leave a white cast.
Its pretty expensive for the ML, especially as you are supposed to apply to your neck as well from a sunscreen point of view.. It is great though that Dermalogica FINALLY has a daily moisturiser with spf 30 for us ladies in sunny australia.
Has lots of good sounding technology behind it though.

I'm was given the sample size of the entire AS system to try and have been using it for 2+ weeks. This, along with the cleanser and toner are my 3 favorites. I have combo-mostly oily but dehydrated skin. If I use the wrong stuff, I am a greasy mess within a few hours and my pores are the size of those holes in the sidewalk you can fall in to. I've been using EmerginC's tinted spf30 for years and adore it 'cuz it doesn't grease me out, evens skin tone, keeps pores to a minimum, and provides stable ss, but since I have the entire AS system, thought I'd try this instead. I am really glad I did.
Description from Dermalogica:a medium-weight, emollient daily moisturizer with SPF30 formulated to encourage firmness, elasticity and hydration while helping to defend against the primary cause of skin aging. It contains a patented polypeptide combined with Glucosamine and Soy stimulates collagen synthesis to enhance the skin’s natural ability to fight skin-aging free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species) and helps prevent the signs of aging caused by sugar reacting with proteins in skin (AGEs). White Tea polyphenols regulate the formation of collagen-degrading MMPs brought on by UV rays while tripeptides, stabilized Vitamin C, Yeast Extract and Phytoestrogens help catalyze the skin’s natural collagen production to enhance skin firmness. Advanced sunscreen technology provides critical protection from daylight exposure, yet blends smoothly into skin to create a perfected finish.
When I first used this I thought uh-oh...its going to grease me out. It is very emollient and initially goes on very shiny and appears very oily. BUT...after 15-20 min it soaks into my skin and disappears completely. No white cast whatsoever. The finish is dewy, but not oily. Doesn't ball up when putting mu, blush or powder over it. It seems to have normalized my skin quite a bit. I am MUCH less oily at the end of the day using this than anything else. I did have a couple of days worth of minor purging (3 tiny spots), but it went away quickly and hasn't come back since. And my skin is looking so plump, smooth and healthy! Yesterday for the first time in a very long time I went to work with nothing on my face except this, TF's invisible powder on t-zone only, a tiny bit of blush, mascara and lip balm only and felt perfectly confident and comfortable. I got a lot of comments on how "rested" I looked. One girl asked me if I was wearing a new foundation or blush 'cuz I looked so "fresh" :) I can't speak to the packaging since I only have the samples, but the full size is about $60 for 1.7 oz, although you can find it on sale for a lot cheaper or on ebay. Will definitely be buying the full size of this, the cleanser, toner and masque from the AS line.
INGREDIENTS: Avobenzone (3.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5.0%), Oxybenzone (5.0%), Water (Aqua), Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Glucosamine HCI, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract), Colloidal Oatmeal, Allantoin, Algae Extract, Squalane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Urea, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polyacrylamid, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phospate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Nylon-02, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limomene, Linalool, Acrus Calamus, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Eugenia Caryphyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pelargonium, Graveolens Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel/Oil Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) continued >>