Zero Shine By DermiMatch Review – Does It Matte Enough?
To further the mission of reducing bald head shine, I have recently spent quite some time testing and reviewing products that reduce shine, including matte moisturizers for bald heads.
I was contacted by Garrett Duell, the owner of Dermimatch, and asked if I would try out Zero Shine. Zero Shine looked promising, so I jumped at the chance to see what results I could get from another cream that might just tone down that ‘way too much shine for my liking look’.
The Brand: Dermimatch is a US company based in Arizona that primarily focuses on Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) and products that can improve their client’s skin and hair conditions.
Let’s take a closer look at what Zero Shine should do and how it actually faired when rubbing this shine-reducing cream on my balding bonce.
Zero Shine Description
Zero Shine was created by the company primarily for those that have had Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). SMP is a type of head tattoo for balding people to fill in the gaps where hair loss has occurred, which is semi-permanent.
While it is supposed to be an excellent product for those that have had micropigmentation it is also suitable for anyone balding that wants to reduce that glare.
Email to DermiMatch
I emailed Garret Duel over at DermiMatch with a couple of questions. One question was – Is Zero Shine also a moisturizer or just for mattifying? and the other – Does it offer SPF sun protection?
Response:
It was not intended to be a moisturizer, but because silicone is used to make it, it does naturally trap in some moisture like an ointment would. Most lotions and moisturizers soak into the skin and/or evaporate, but that would reveal the shine again, so this must stay on the surface of the skin. It is waterproof but will not dry out or stay wet. It stays in its tacky phase in order to always be on the surface no matter how wet it gets or how much you sweat. Future versions will have a sunscreen element added to them, but this version, the one you have, does not.
Yes, a user can moisturize beforehand. In fact, I’ve put straight up coconut oil sunscreen on, which is really shiny/greasy and put Zero Shine on top of that with no problem.
Ingredients (4oz tub): Dipropylene Glycol, Silicon Dioxide, Sorbitol, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Almond Oil, Myristic Acid, Sandalwood Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Synthetic Ferric Oxide. (No Aluminum Used).
The effects of Zero Shine are said to last for up to 48 hours, and on the small instruction card I got with the jar, it stated the matte effect will last for 8 hours. So my thoughts were that 8 hours would be plenty.
The 4oz jar can last up to 6 months.
How Was Applying Zero Shine for You?
I initially noticed there was not much smell or scent with this cream. The lack of scent means Zero Shine cannot spoil any scent a user wants from a cologne they are wearing or planning to use.
I applied enough on my head to cover the balding patch, and I think a bit too much on the first occasion. I followed the grape size instruction and then found I just needed to put a bit on my finger and then add a bit more if needed. It only needs to be applied on the patches that get glare/shine.
After applying, it leaves a little greasy feeling, but not much. Within minutes later, it felt dry to me, and I could then check out what the results were in the mirror with a light on to try and bring some shine on.
How Did Zero Shine Look?
I had only just shaved my head and then got it very towel dry on both occasions when I tested Zero Shine. So I had a decent shine going!
It mattified the shine effect extremely well, as best as any cream could. It was surprisingly good.
I checked in 8 hours later, and it was still like I had first applied it. On the first occasion, I tested it by leaving it on for the night just for testing purposes, and it still had its matte effect.
Cleaning It Off
It states in the instructions to use Neutrogena makeup wipes. However, my local stores did not have any, and the female assistant said you’d be OK with any other makeup wipes. So I bought a pack of Nivea wipes, and she was right; they worked fine.
After using the wipes, I showered, and my head felt Zero Shine free.
I was also given a ZSR sample, the proper Zero Shine Remover. This might be best suited for those who have had the Micropigmentation done; I’m not sure, but I know I did not require it.
Note: I haven’t had Micropigmentaion done, but if you have, you might want to check with DermiMatch or any other practitioner that did your SMP. Ask them about the best way to remove Zero Shine (or other mattifying products). Certain products may wear the SMP quicker, but I am not sure, and I am not a specialist in that area.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, Zero Shine did a great job at mattifying my glaring Shiny bald head, and while I would not want to apply a product like this daily, I know that if I am going somewhere and don’t want a shiny bald head, this works very well.
The lasting effect is the challenge for many of us when using these products that reduce shine. Zero Shine does last many hours.
It’s a little pricey at $49.99 @ DermiMatch. However, the 4oz jar is going to last and aims to last 6 months, and in my case, it’s going to last a lot longer.
