Skin care is not complete without moisturizing. For daily care, a high-quality Vichy cream, created on the basis of thermal water from a provincial spring in France, is suitable. The pharmacy brand is familiar to a wide range of women thanks to its unique composition and patented technologies; the range of its products is surprising and allows you to choose the right composition for quality care
Peculiarities
Vichy cosmetics have a number of features that allow us to call the brand one of the best pharmacy brands:
- All brand products are based on thermal water Vichy, rich in a complex of essential minerals (calcium, potassium, zinc);
- The Vichy product range is so wide, which allows you to choose high-quality care for your skin type: dry, oily and problematic, normal, dehydrated, sensitive, age-related;
- New Vichy cream – Slow Age range to combat the first signs of aging;
- Brand new product - always expected;
- Creams and other care products are tested on volunteers and have certificates of quality and safety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each cosmetic brand has a number of advantages and disadvantages: let's talk about Vichy:
- Thermal water included in each product Vichy has calming properties and has a tonic effect;
- The Vichy product line is designed to suit different needs women: for daily care or special care - anti-aging, sun protection, for treating problematic epidermis or moisturizing very dry skin;
- Each of them is hypoallergenic, since none of the product compositions contain questionable components such as silicones and fragrances;
- The advantage of the Vichy brand is constant renewal range and application of new developments in skin care;
- The creams use unique techniques and compositions, for example, complexes of acids and vitamin C to care for oily epidermis or high concentrations of hyaluronic acid in anti-aging products;
- Among the disadvantages of Vichy skin care products, one can note their high price, and especially with anti-aging creams and “loud” new products;
- Allergic reactions occur for Vichy creams, which can be a big disadvantage for women.
The range is designed to care for dull, devoid of vitality skin. Vichy "Idealia" day illuminating cream is suitable for the care of dry and oily dermis and combats uneven complexion, dull complexion, fine wrinkles, dryness, enlarged pores due to a complex of moisturizing components. Vichy "Idealia" daily hypoallergenic product for oily epidermis contains blueberry and green tea extract to stimulate cell energy exchange and regulate the production of sebum - sebum.
Vichy "Idealia" for dry skin is based on thermal water and adenosine to moisturize the skin and eliminate uneven dullness.
Vichy "Idealia Pro" cream-serum against rosacea copes with the signs of skin disease and strengthens the walls of blood vessels, normalizing blood microcirculation. The visible effect is achieved through regular use - 1-2 times a day on clean facial skin. The product does not cause allergies or irritation to the epidermis due to its high-quality composition and the absence of irritating components.
"Normaderm"
The Normaderm series of care products is designed for oily and problematic skin, including adults. Vichy "Normaderm Anti-Age" day matting gel-cream for the face contains two types of acids: glycolic and lipohydroxy, vitamin C, the complex work of which allows you to achieve a uniform skin texture and an even complexion after just a month of regular use. Acids in the daily exfoliating cream fight the keratinized layer of cells - the “dead” epidermis, smoothing the surface of the skin, vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that fights the first signs of aging and enhances cell regeneration.
The use of day cream with acids is indicated in the autumn-winter period, when there is no abundant UV radiation, and it is recommended to use additional care with SPF protection.
Regulating night care Vichy "Normaderm" is presented as a detox cream with a unique formula, which contains absorbent powders, perlite, acids to normalize sebum production, eliminate impurities inside the pores and combat the “dead” layer of cells. Regular use of the product allows you to get rid of post-acne, acne and inflammation, clogged pores and comedones (blackheads), it is used to narrow pores. The use of Vichy "Normaderm" night product with acids is recommended in the cold season, when there is no strong solar radiation.
If you decide to use an exfoliating product in the summer, it is recommended to use a day cream with SPF protection to prevent the appearance of pigmentation.
"Neovadiol GF"
A compensating series of creams is aimed at combating dryness and dullness of the dermis. Day care cream "Neovadiol GF" Vichy is aimed at moisturizing dry skin during menopause. It is based on hyaluronic acid in the highest possible concentration, several unique complexes to restore the regeneration of the dermis, increase the natural production of elastin and collagen, and apricot kernel oil for high-quality nutrition due to fatty acids in the composition.
Night-time cream care "Neovadiol GF" Vichy fights loss of facial contour, elasticity, excessive dryness of the dermis and the formation of deep wrinkles due to the proxylane complex, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine. Caffeine fights swelling and improves blood microcirculation.
The anti-aging line includes a serum to increase skin density, which contains proteins - they restore the lost structure of the dermis, a complex of nourishing oils, and proxylane polysaccharide - increases elasticity and density. The series for mature skin includes a cream for the area around the eyes and lips to improve the strength of the dermis and combat deep wrinkles and Vichy “Neovadiol Magistral” nourishing balm, which increases skin density during menopause
"Oligo 25"
Moisturizing cream "Oligo 25" is intended for skin care over 25 years of age. It is aimed at combating the first signs of age-related changes: facial wrinkles and loss of dermis moisture. The product "Oligo 25" of a famous French brand is suitable for any skin type, improves microcirculation of cells, moisturizes the dermis well, and makes the surface of the face uniform. Additionally, the cream mattifies the skin and prepares it for applying makeup.
"Liftactiv"
Vichy's "Liftactiv" line of creams is designed for aging skin and combats its imperfections. Serum "Liftactiv Supreme Serum 10"contains rhamnose - a plant sugar to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Night care is provided by Vichy cream"Liftactiv Nuit Supreme"with a lifting effect and"Liftactiv Retinol HA"with retinol.
Day care is provided by a series Vichy "Liftactiv Supreme" for dry or normal skin. Among the active elements of products against dryness and aging of the skin, adenosine and caffeine are used, which together provide a lifting and moisturizing effect.
BB cream will provide additional care and aesthetic pleasure."Liftactiv Flexilift Teint" Vichy in shades: nude, opal and sand. Active ingredients include wax, collagyl, UV protection SPF-20 and thermal water Vichy.
"Slow Age"
Gamma"Slow Age"Vichy contains a firming cream care for skin with the first signs of aging of any type. The active components of the product include antioxidants, Vichy thermal water, probiotic and protection factor SPF-25. The cream is aimed at solving the problems of aging: dryness, wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity , uniform shade and the formation of pigment spots.Smoothing cream is suitable for aged skin (30-40 years) and will protect the dermis from premature aging, uneven tone and act as a light tightening.
"Aqualia Thermal"
Day moisturizer from the Aqualia Thermal series is suitable for any skin type prone to dehydration and dryness. It is based on Vichy thermal water with a complex of minerals, hyaluronic acid - an excellent skin moisturizer, additional components aquabioril and carrageenan to maintain water balance inside the dermis. The cream is aimed at combating skin dryness and dehydration, to give the complexion a natural healthy glow and an even shade.
The rich product of the "Aqualia Thermal" series is suitable for night nutrition or skin care in winter, when the lack of moisture and dryness of the epidermis is especially felt. Both creams are available in 50 and 40 ml formats in a classic jar or tube. Daytime hypoallergenic gel "Aqualia Thermal" has a weightless texture and refreshes irritated dry skin at any time of the year; night care of the same series has a gel structure and is suitable for rich nutrition of sensitive epidermis prone to dryness and irritation.
"Nutrilogie"
The "Nutrilogie" Vichy range is designed to care for very dry skin; The day cream to protect the dermis contains thermal water and a complex of vegetable oils - jojoba, macadamia nut, coriander, apricot, glycerin. The nourishing elements of the cream-care for very dry skin allow you to get rid of the feeling of skin tightness after the first use, vitamin E in the composition acts as an antioxidant and enhances cell regeneration, preserves and enhances the work of plant components.
Cream "Nutrilogie 1" has a non-greasy texture and is suitable as a base for makeup, like "Nutrilogie 2", intended for drier and damaged skin to protect it in cold or harsh seasons with negative external factors - low temperature, wind, rain , snowfall.
"Cellebiotic 60"
The cream was created to care for mature skin and restore its cells. The product "Cellebiotic 60" Vichy is suitable for the care of any type of epidermis; the components of the composition ensure the regeneration of skin cells, nourish the dermis well, activate metabolic processes and protect the skin from the influence of external factors. Reviews about this product are extremely positive: women note instant hydration of the epidermis after the first use.
"Bi-White Reveal"
Whitening cream "Bi-White Reveal" against pigmentation is applied locally on the face, neck and décolleté once a day. It has a dense white texture, but after application it is quickly absorbed and does not leave any unpleasant sensations on the surface. Reviews of the anti-aging whitening cream "Bi-White Reveal" are positive: women note the disappearance of age spots and the normalization of complexion after a month of regular use and note that the composition noticeably “dries out” the skin, and therefore is used only on the area of age-related formations.
Sun protection
Sunscreen cream SPF-50 has a high protection factor, is suitable for caring for any skin type and has a light mattifying effect. Its use is indicated in the summer and during periods of high UV radiation, which helps protect the skin from premature aging and pigmentation.
Texture
Vichy creams differ in their texture, which allows them to be used for any skin type.
- Cream fluid has a light texture and is quickly absorbed into the epidermis; the brand’s lineup includes tonal products with fluids "Ideal tone" Vichy "Teint Ideal".
- Cream sorbet It has a weightless texture and spreads easily over the skin, giving the effect of freshness and hydration. This is the texture of the product Vichy "Idealia" to transform the epidermis of oily and combination type.
- Cream-gel It gives not only instant hydration, but also a feeling of freshness and lightness, which is especially important in the summer. Gamma has a gel textureAqualia Thermal" – day and night products.
- Suitable for light meals whey – in the Vichy brand this texture is found in ranges Vichy "Idealia", "LiftActiv".
- Cream powder acts as decorative cosmetics and is represented by a series Vichy "Teint Ideal".
Over its almost 90-year history, this French pharmacy brand has developed and released more than one line of products for skin of different types and ages. We’ll help you figure out which creams are right for you and why.
- Features of Vichy creams
- Vichy creams for different ages
- Idealia
- LiftActiv
- Neovadiol
- Aqualia Thermal
- Slow Age
- Purete Thermal
- Normaderm
- LiftActiv Teint
- Teint Ideal
- Nutrilogy
- Capital Ideal Soleil
- How to choose the right cream
Features of Vichy creams
Perhaps the most favorite product in daily skin care is face cream. Pleasant texture, delicate aroma, outstanding performance qualities - all these qualities must combine in one bottle.
Vichy creams can be trusted in this sense, and here's why.
The formulas undergo strict control in all respects, so they are safe even for sensitive skin.
Many components and products in general are tested first in the laboratory (in vitro) and then in a clinical setting (in vivo).
The resulting products are compared with the standard formula to ensure compliance with the company’s requirements for appearance, color and aroma.
The quality of the texture is checked using a microscope, and the stability of the formula is checked in a special centrifuge.
Brand safety rules also include packaging control and functional control.
Yes, the measures are strict, but the creams are considered one hundred percent safe, and the risk of allergies is minimal.
Specialists from the brand’s laboratories pay great attention to consistency: adapting it to the various needs of the skin and making it pleasant for the consumer.
Vichy thermal water is rich in minerals and trace elements. © Vichy, Louis Tauzin
Vichy creams for different ages
The brand's assortment includes products for young and mature skin, as well as for women during menopause. Of course, there is also a division by skin type. Plus foundation and sunscreen products.
Total lines eleven, and below we will briefly describe the features of the composition and action of each of them.
Vichy products have a common component - thermal water from underground springs of volcanic origin, which are located in the French city of Vichy. This water is rich in minerals and shares them with the skin, strengthening and healing it.
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For what skin: faded due to fatigue and lack of sleep.
What problems does it solve?: dullness, uneven tone and relief.
Active Ingredients:
kombucha — fermented black tea extract, evens out tone and has a mild anti-aging effect;
LR 2412 regenerates and protects the skin well, stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, reduces wrinkles, improves complexion;
alpha hydroxy acid - fruit acid, which helps destroy intercellular connections and exfoliate dead cells of the stratum corneum.
LiftActiv
For what skin: after 30 years, when metabolism and the rate of cell renewal slow down.
What problems does it solve?: Reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity.
Active Ingredients:
rhamnose - vegetable sugar, activates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, accelerates the renewal of the epidermis, strengthens the structure of the skin;
adenosine stimulates energy exchange and fights wrinkles;
caffeine tones, enhances microcirculation, refreshes complexion;
neohesperidin - red grapefruit peel extract, is an antioxidant and supports elasticity.
Neovadiol
For what skin: going through menopause.
What problems does it solve: makes the skin elastic, wrinkles less noticeable, and facial contours clear. Reduces signs of menopausal aging.
Active Ingredients:
proxylan stimulates collagen production;
Hepes exfoliates and renews the skin;
Hydrovance — a biotechnological complex that accelerates skin regeneration and has a moisturizing effect;
hyaluronic acid intensively moisturizes.
Aqualia Thermal
For what skin: young, dehydrated, sensitive.
What problems does it solve?: smoothes out fine wrinkles, adds radiance and elasticity.
Active Ingredients:
l-carrageenan - a natural disaccharide, activates the enzyme transglutaminase, which distributes moisture in the cells;
hyaluronic acid moisturizes;
Aquabioryl protects against dehydration by creating a protective breathable film on the surface of the skin, which also fills minor damage to the epidermis.
Slow Age
For what skin:
in need of recovery after cosmetic procedures;
with the first signs of age - visible and not.
What problems does it solve?: corrects signs of aging at different stages of formation.
Active Ingredients:
baikalin — Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, antioxidant, neutralizes oxidation processes in the skin;
probiotic Bifidus reduces sensitivity and strengthens the skin's protective barrier, increasing its resistance to external factors.
Purete Thermal
For what skin: sensitive.
What problems does it solve?: cares for reactive skin prone to redness and irritation.
Active Ingredients:
glycerol softens and moisturizes the skin;
vitamin E provides protection against oxidation, participates in cellular metabolism;
l-carrageenan, Extracted from red seaweed, it helps distribute moisture in the skin.
Normaderm
For what skin: oily and combination, prone to imperfections, problematic.
What problems does it solve?: moisturizes, evens out tone, mattifies the skin, reduces inflammation.
Active Ingredients:
salicylic acid has an exfoliating and antibacterial effect, prevents clogging of pores and the appearance of comedones;
lipohydroxy acid exfoliates without the risk of irritation, stimulates cellular renewal, helps active ingredients penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin.
LiftActive Teint
For what skin: for all types.
What problems does it solve?: evens out skin tone, slightly smoothes it.
Active Ingredients:
carnauba wax fills wrinkles;
Vichy thermal water restores pH balance, saturates the skin with minerals.
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For what skin: normal and combined.
What problems does it solve?: gives the skin a beautiful even tone, ensures makeup lasts for about 14 hours.
Active Ingredients:
technology "Liquid light» makes the skin radiant;
vitamins C and E work as antioxidants, which means they prevent signs of aging.
Nutrilogy
For what skin: very dry, exposed to negative environmental factors, including weather.
What problems does it solve?: strengthens the barrier properties of the epidermis.
Active Ingredients:
vitamin E enhances antioxidant protection, protects against premature aging;
glycerol prevents dryness and dehydration;
oils Jojoba, apricot, coriander, macadamia nut improve skin texture.
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For what skin: any, including sensitive.
What problems does it solve?: protects against photoaging, makes tan beautiful and safe.
Active Ingredients:
epiloba extract reduces the risk of inflammation;
Mexoril SX and XL, octocrylene, parsol protect against photoaging.
How to choose the right cream
When choosing cosmetics, focus on three main parameters.
Skin type and condition.
If you are in doubt about an objective assessment of any of these characteristics, consult a cosmetologist.
Beautiful and healthy skin is the dream of every modern girl. Owners of clear and beautiful skin do not have to spend a lot of time on daily makeup: it is enough to highlight the eyes and highlight the lips. However, in order to achieve such skin and maintain it in good condition, you need to put in a lot of effort.
Regardless of whether you got clear skin from nature, or you achieved a visible result through your own efforts - you just need quality daily care. Many representatives of the fair sex prefer to spend more money on decorative cosmetics, citing the fact that only it can cover all the shortcomings and make the appearance attractive. In fact, the first thing you need to invest in is care.
Product categories and brands
The world-famous Vichy brand belongs to L’Oréal, which was founded in France back in 1909 of the last century. The founder of L'Oreal is Eugene Schullet, who, as you know, was a chemist by training. The concern produces a variety of popular brands of skin care, hair care and decorative cosmetics.
Conditionalo all products produced by the company are divided into:
- Professional products;
- Pharmacy (medicinal) products;
- Consumer goods;
- Luxury goods.
Professional products include such well-known brands as: Matrix, Kerastase, Redken, L’Oréal Professional. Pharmacy cosmetics include the brands Vichy and La Roche - Posay. Luxury brands produced by the company include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Cacharel, Ralph Lauren, Kiehls, Urban Decay, Biotherm and many others. Consumer products include beloved brands L'Oréal Paris, Maybelline New York, NYX and Garnier. Absolutely all products produced by the company meet all quality standards and are manufactured using modern technologies.
Vichy - French brand, which has been producing high-quality hair and face care cosmetics for about a hundred years. The basis of most of the products produced is thermal water from a spring in the city of Vichy - hence the name of the brand. This city, located in the central part of France, gained fame back in the days of ancient Rome.
The first mention of the magical properties of thermal springs dates back to approximately 52-53 BC. According to history, the Roman legion, returning from battle, stopped on the bank of a deep river. People have noticed that the warm water in the springs has extraordinary therapeutic properties and helps in the fight against illnesses.
One of these sources with healing properties also gained popularity among doctors in the 17th century, and it was he who inspired the creators of the brand to use thermal water in cosmetics. In 1931, the manager of a perfume company and also the doctor who managed the Vichy thermal society met with the healing springs in the city.
The manager stayed in the province because he had a large wound on his leg that did not heal for a long time. The doctor advised applying water from a source to the wound, and a little later the effect exceeded all expectations: not a trace remained of the injury. So the enterprising manager suggested that the doctor use thermal water from the source in cosmetics, giving it the name “Vichy”.
Vichy face cream is a kind of calling card of the brand today. A wide range of creams allows each representative of the fair sex to choose a product that is right for her. This is due to the fact that the above-mentioned doctor proposed to classify skin by type; moreover, he invented unique formulas to care for each type. This is how the well-known “Secret de VICHY” creams appeared on sale. The line included 8 care products for various skin types, and the basis of the creams was, of course, thermal water.
The brand became extremely popular, first in France and then throughout the world. All this thanks to a scientific approach, the conclusion that different types of skin require different care, as well as the desire to please the potential consumer. For that time it was a real revolutionary breakthrough.
Today, the company’s mission is to ensure that, thanks to its products, the skin of girls and women from all over the world, regardless of various unfavorable factors affecting their appearance, remains well-groomed and looks healthy and young for as long as possible. Vichy is a luxury pharmaceutical cosmetics that does not superficially eliminate various skin problems, but eliminates the root causes of such problems.
High quality confirms the brand’s ongoing collaboration with dermatologists. Regular use of a properly selected Vichy cream can effectively, but at the same time safely, transform absolutely any skin, even those prone to allergic reactions or sensitive.
All finished products of the brand are regularly compared with the formula, and specialists examine the quality of texture under a microscope. It is thanks to such strict control that 100% product safety is achieved, which is the main motto of Vichy.
Selection rules
As mentioned earlier, it was the Vichy brand that first began producing cosmetics for different skin types. However, even today, not every girl knows how to correctly determine that same type. So, There are three main types:
Those with dry skin They often suffer from a feeling of tightness and flaking; the first expression lines appear quite early. Such skin most of all needs regular intensive moisturizing and care treatments. Dryness can also occur if you do not drink enough water and protect your skin from environmental influences. In this case, the face may peel off in certain areas. Dry skin can also be sensitive at times.
Oily skin - this is one of the consequences of excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. Owners of such skin suffer from a characteristic oily sheen and enlarged pores. In addition, this type is most susceptible to various types of rashes, pimples and acne. One of the main advantages of such skin is that it is not prone to early formation of wrinkles due to excess sebum, which helps protect it from drying out.
Many girls with oily skin are sure that they do not need to moisturize. Contrary to stereotypes, even this type needs regular high-quality hydration, but with special means, which we will talk about later.
Combination skin - the most common type. It usually combines oily, normal or dry types. The pores in the T-zone are greatly enlarged, but in other areas they are completely invisible. Various rashes and acne on combination skin rarely appear, usually before menstruation. It is the combined type that quite often creates problems at a young age, but at the same time it is not susceptible to premature aging.
When choosing a cream for normal and combination skin, it is best to pay attention to light, fluid textures that are quickly absorbed. This cream is ideal as a base for makeup. Those with oily skin types will also benefit from light textures with an instant mattifying effect, which will make the face look much better. For dry skin types, you should choose thicker, nourishing creams.
Care series
Vichy offers the following care series:
- IDEALIA;
- NORMADERM;
- LIFTACTIV;
- AQUALIA THERMAL;
- NEOVADIOL;
- SLOW AGE.
By skin type
Normaderm - one of the most popular series, which allows you to effectively fight rashes, blackheads, and acne. According to the manufacturer's promises, the entire series is aimed at quickly removing inflammatory elements, redness, and oily sheen in the T-zone. The products can relieve you of dull complexion and scars. This is a great option if you are looking for Vichy face cream 30+.
Vichy experts say that at night, problem skin accumulates a fairly large amount of toxins and secretes sebium, which leads to the appearance of imperfections and dullness. The night cream from the series contains salicylic acid, a cleansing complex, eperulin and LHA, thanks to which the skin is cleansed, sebum secretion is normalized and pores are narrowed.
Aqua Thermal - a series designed for owners of dry, normal and combination skin. On sale you can find two options for products focused on light and rich hydration. Creams from this line contain hyaluronic acid and aquabioriol, which provide long-lasting hydration. Also among the components is carrageenan, the main purpose of which is to restore the protective barrier. This allows you to maintain moisture for a long time. As for age, the cream works effectively on both young and mature skin; the manufacturer recommends using it from 20 to 60 years.
Anti-aging creams
If you are looking for Vichy cream for the face after 50 years, pay attention to Lift asset series. All products are in a long-acting series; the manufacturer promises the first result within four days. Thanks to Lift active cream, you can restore skin elasticity, correct even the deepest wrinkles, get rid of signs of fatigue and get fresh, velvety and radiant skin. The immediate effect is provided by 3D optical correction technology, the cumulative effect is provided by the active complex “day proof” and neohesperidin. Also, adenosine and caffeine, known to many, are the main ingredients. The product is perfect for any skin type, including sensitive.
The main objective of the Neovadiol line is to improve density and restore facial contours. Vichy specialists conducted a special study, thanks to which it was possible to find out that after menopause, the skin loses a large amount of moisture, becomes dull, and sagging appears. The line's creams contain proxilan, which increases collagen production. The products make it possible to see the first results within 4 hours after application.
Slow Edge - a series that promises to slow down the aging process. Immediately after use, the face looks moisturized, fresh and radiant. The cream contains UV filters, protects the skin from adverse environmental factors, corrects existing signs of aging and slows down the appearance of new ones.
Universal ruler
Ideal — a line for those who dream of perfect skin. The cream from this series can transform the skin in a short time, make it smooth, radiant, even out the tone and smooth out small wrinkles. The main ingredient of the cream is kombucha, which, according to the manufacturer, can restore the skin from the inside. It also contains black tea and blueberry extract.
The “Idealia” series is perfect for skin with the first signs of aging, recommended for ages 25+. Thanks to the cream, you can get rid of dull and uneven complexion, unevenness and enlarged pores. The texture of both day and night products is light and absorbs quickly. It is important that the cream is suitable even for sensitive skin.