Dermy Doc Box sends a box filled with dermatologist-approved products every quarter. The Winter 2023 box focused on keeping our skin clean and well moisturized. There were seven items total, including a deeply hydrating balm, a mild cleanser, and a hair treatment. Read my review below and learn more about the products that were sent this season!
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Garnier Waterproof Micellar Water + bonus Eco Pads ($8.99 and $8.42) I was introduced to micellar water sometime within the past 7 years, probably through Birchbox or Target Beauty Box, and I still use the Target version to this day! You can use it to remove makeup from the skin or eyes, even waterproof mascara, and I use it exclusively on my sensitive eyes. Make sure to shake it up before using as there’s an oily layer on top. Dermy Doc paired this product with eco-friendly cleansing pads. I actually have similar pads, and I wet them and use it as my first step in removing makeup, even without any product, then I go over it with micellar water and my washcloths don’t get stained in the process. I didn’t realize you could use the micellar water on the pads, I usually use a small cotton pad and toss it, but this is supposed to be friendlier to the environment.
Nioxin Ultimate Power Serum ($50) is a product that you apply to the roots of dry or damp hair, rub in, and then leave it on before styling or whatever you do to your hair afterwards. It’s supposed to help hair stay “anchored” to the scalp, resulting in less shedding and therefore fuller looking hair. Some of the ingredients are niacinamide, caffeine, castor oil derivatives, and sandalore. The first ingredient is alcohol and the sixth is fragrance, so I wasn’t able to try it due to my sensitive scalp and it may take several weeks for users to see results, so I can’t say if it helps or not. I sprayed some on the back of my hand and the alcohol fumes burned my lungs, and after that I washed my hands and could still smell the very strong perfume on the back of my hand for quite a while. There was a strong sandalwood fragrance, deep and probably not to everyone’s liking (I liked it but then I like funky fragrances). (Update: This scent is so strong that it is competing with the perfume I applied on my arm, and it’s way stronger too. I could spray it once onto my arm and use it as a long-lasting perfume, so be warned.)
Elta MD So Silky Hand Creme ($25) I’m not sure what “enhances skin luminosity against urban pollution” means exactly but apparently, this hand cream will take care of that, whatever it is. It is non-sticky and oil-free, but it has dimethicone, which can leave a silk-glove sort of feeling behind. It has a plant extract that may provide some protection against “UV-induced pigmentation” but tanning of the skin isn’t unique to those in urban settings, and wearing a sunscreen is the proven way to reduce age spots. It has ceramides too which may help keep skin moist, and while there is a slight “chemical” scent when first applied, it fades quickly and I’m glad it doesn’t have added fragrance.
Vichy Mineral 89 Rich Cream ($32) I would like this product a whole lot better if it didn’t have fragrance added. It lives up to its name, it is rather rich, and I was surprised that my skin drank it up so quickly without leaving me greasy. It’s supposed to boost moisture for up to 72 hours. Some of the ingredients are glycerin, shea butter, niacinamide, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and volcanic water.
Floss Beauty Friendly Face Cleanser ($20) I knew Floss made makeup, I didn’t realize they made skincare too (although looking at their homepage I’m not seeing a whole lot, mainly makeup). I like that this gel cleanser was gentle and fragrance-free, and it wasn’t super foamy, my skin didn’t feel dry or tight afterwards. It didn’t take a lot to get my skin clean either and was easy to rinse off.
Cerave Healing Ointment ($10.99) I already own this product and use it on cuticles, dry spots, skin irritations, lips, and under my eyes. I’ve even used it for slugging – topping my nighttime moisturizer with this occlusive barrier when my skin is looking extra parched. The main ingredient is petroleum jelly but it also has ceramides and hyaluronic acid. This is available in a tub container and that might be easier to use, since this stuff is extra thick and hard to squeeze out of the tube.
I liked the assortment of products in the Winter Dermy Doc Box! They could send me a box full of CeraVe products and I would be happy, but for now I’m excited to have another tube of Healing Ointment. I also especially liked the mild Floss cleanser and the Garnier Micellar Water and Eco Pads, they make it easy to take off the day’s makeup without ruining my white washcloths. The Nioxin hair treatment wasn’t for me, but that’s because I have an extremely sensitive scalp, and my oldest claimed the Vichy Mineral Cream, she said she liked the scent (while I prefer non-scented items on my face). The value for this quarter’s box was around $155!
This is the product info guide. Below is an info card that’s All About Hair.
Dermy Doc Box is a quarterly subscription box full of skincare items that are curated by board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Fatima Fahs. The boxes will contain 5+ skin and haircare items and will have a value of more than $100. The brands will be both drugstore and high end and will be a combo of samples and full-sized. It’s not customizable at this time but perhaps will be so in the future. Dermy Doc Box is $59.99 for a one-time purchase or subscribe and the price drops to $49.99! Shipping is free to the USA and it can be shipped to Canada for an additional fee.
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