I have used Dermalogica for years, it sucks you in as it works!
-essential cleansing solution ( I liked this) - I have used this but I always revert to the Ultra Calming cleanser as I find it better for my sensitive skin. The bigger bottles are better value and although it looks very expensive, it lasts months.
- multivitamin thermofoliant ( this was great I never exfoliate and think I need to start!) - I have never tried this but have used the daily microfoliant and didn't like it. I use St Ives exfoliant once a week in the shower instead. I have the Dermalogica brush and sometimes use this with the cleanser which I find is better for my credit card.
- ultra calming mist ( didn't rate this that much) I have never tried this but I may wrongly assume a water spritzer would do a similar job?
-Breakout control (she recommended as I get the odd breakout but didn't get a sample do not sure how well this works) - I haven't used this but have used their spot treatment which works by drying up the spot. It is very intensive, I would say too intensive. A bottle lasts forever though.
- skin hydrating booster ( think this sounds good for the dehydration) This is my favourite product in the world. I use it once a year when the weather turns cold. It is too expensive for me to continue using year round and because it really works, I don't believe I need to use it continuously. I highly recommend it. My face feels and (I think( looks more youthful after using it.
-skin smoothing cream (felt good) I have used this for years and although i have tried other moisturisers in between, I have never finished them and unfailingly return to skin smoothing cream.
-solar defends booster ( often use citiblock so don't think I need this) - I have never used this so can't review. I have used their barrier repair and again I really like the product itself, how it feels etc but I can't afford to use it all the time.
- intensive eye repair ( looking for some kind of eye cream ) I have used this and went to other products afterwards (reasoning that any cream would be better than none). I am terrible at remembering to use eye cream though.
My staples are the skin smoothing moisturiser and ultracalming cleanser. When I can afford it, I buy the skin hydrating booster. Any of the others can be substituted but I don't believe I will find anything better (within that price range) than those three products.