Skin Care

As a teen, I was always on the prowl for a gadget that would miraculously extract goop from clogged pores.  My first purchase of such an item was way back in the ancient 1980s, when I purchased a strange little spring-operated contraption that couldn’t possibly have worked (spoiler alert–it didn’t).  I’ve probably tried or purchased dozens of other such fixes over the years, and many of them failed miserably.

Fast forward to the early months of this pandemic.  My skin suddenly decided it was through with playing nicely.  I’ll get into more detail in a later post, but it hasn’t been pretty.  I am still not sure what triggered my sudden skin issues.  Sensitive skin combined with increased exposure to harsh cleaning products?  Probably.  Stress from the virus and a million other crazy things happening all at once?  Another solid possibility.  I was juggling multiple skin issues like a circus performer, with the most visible of them being a mess of tiny bumps all over my forehead.  It seemed as if my skin was trapping oils under the surface without ever breaking out.  This issue wouldn’t clear with any topical treatment I tried.

I recently stumbled upon Dermapore, and while my gut told me I’d probably be disappointed I decided to take a chance.  (I was lucky too, I snagged my Dermapore using a 20% off promo code)!  The first time I used this space-agey looking contraption I felt like I had probably purchased another dud.  However… what I came to realize is that proper use of this device takes a bit of practice and finesse, and soon I truly appreciated the glorious miracle this gadget truly is.

Dermapore basically works using a combination of subtle pressure and Ultrasonic waves.  On freshly washed skin left damp, this combination of physical effects has an amazing way of releasing trapped oils and evacuating clogged pores effortlessly.  No horrible squeezing or pinching required, and no new skincare products needed!  While my skin still needs a ton of TLC, I’ve noticed quick improvement since Dermapore has become a regular part of my routine.  My forehead–which was a perpetual forest of bumps for quite a long time–now feels smooth to the touch.

While I’ll admit I have used this mainly for pore extraction, this handy little tool actually serves two purposes.  You can flip it over to rhythmically pat product into the skin, helping expensive product to penetrate deeper into the dermis where it does the most good!

I’m obsessed and I can’t recommend it highly enough!  Dermapore retails for $99 and is currently available in 5 different colors (including some that are more masculine and an ideal Father’s Day gift).  Keep an eye out for sales!  Retailers include Dermaflash, Ulta, Amazon, and Bluemercury.

Looking for other fun skincare tools to try out?  Don’t miss my mention of Foreo here, and my long-term love affair with the Luna!

Readers of Raging Rouge are most certainly familiar with Dermaflash, and while this item was purchased with my own money I have received samples from this brand in the past.

I’ll admit, the first thing that will drop from my schedule on a truly busy day is my skincare routine.  I’ll cleanse in the event I’m wearing sunblock or makeup, but anything beyond that ends up a hard pass.  There isn’t always the time or inclination to do something like a peel!

Or is there?  The Perfect C PRO Speed Peel is that perfect solution for people with no time to spare for a lengthy mask regimen.  This 10% Vitamin C L-Ascorbic and Lactic Acid Peel is literally a 60 second process.  After cleansing, you simply apply a thin layer of this product on the face, avoiding the eye area (or any other sensitive spots).  You leave the product on for 60 seconds at the absolute most.

Mychelle Perfect C Pro Speed Peel Review

My personal experience with this product has been fantastic.  Long time readers of Raging Rouge will remember I have terribly sensitive skin.  This Mychelle Dermaceuticals formula doesn’t irritate my skin at all.  In fact, I didn’t even feel my skin tingling as the instructions warned!  After washing off the peel, my skin looked fairly red as predicted by the brand.  This redness faded in a couple of hours, but it’s worth mentioning that this product is best used when you are home for the day and not before an evening out!

The Mychelle Dermaceuticals Perfect C PRO Speed Peel is vegan and cruelty free.  The clean formula has no parabens, petroleum, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, ureas, artificial fragrances, or artificial colors.  Retail price is $39.99.  Click HERE to buy this peel from the Mychelle Dermaceuticals website, where this product is part of the “Brighten” skincare family.  Once you find the products you love on the Mychelle website, you can schedule auto-replenishment for a 20% discount!  Other retailers of the Mychelle brand include Amazon and Pharmaca.

The product featured in this review was a press sample.  Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.