Greetings, my dear readers and blog guests. Summer is in full swing, which means your skin needs special protection from the scorching sun. Therefore, I decided to devote today’s article to sun protection products. Or more precisely, what sunscreen products Vichy offers to customers.
Capital Ideal Soleil Series
The products in this line include ultraviolet protection (PPD). There is even a note about this on the packaging - “UVA in a circle.” This label guarantees that the product has a safe PPD and is dermatologist-approved. The European Commission regulates the PPD value of sunscreens. According to her recommendations, it should be at least 1/3 of the declared SPF. In this case, the critical wavelength is greater than 370 nm.
Only if these conditions are met can a cosmetic product be called a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Products that fall into this category provide effective protection against ultraviolet rays (spectrum A)
Capital Soleil series cosmetics contain both physical filters and chemical ones
The shelf life of the unopened product from the date of production is 3 years. After opening - no more than 12 months.
The main components that are present in this series:
- Vichy thermal water is a unique component that refreshes the skin, moisturizes it and saturates it with minerals.
- Glycerin - creates a barrier on the surface of the epidermis that prevents moisture loss.
- Sunscreen filters Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Uvinul T150, Parsol® 1789, Tinosorb S, Mexoril SX, Mexoril XL. Some absorb UVB, others A1 and A2 rays. Protection is SPF 30 or SPF 50.
- Vitamin E – stimulates cell regeneration, smoothes wrinkles and preserves the beauty of the skin. I wrote more about its wonderful effect on the skin in the article “vitamin E for the face”
All Vichy products can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is intended for external use. This means that the active components will not enter the bloodstream.
Next, I will describe in detail each product in this series, its texture, volume and reviews 🙂
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Spray veil moisturizing
This product is intended for the body as well as the face. Can be used when visiting a solarium or after cosmetic procedures. Its volume is 200 ml. Protection can be at level 30 or stronger SPF 50. It is recommended to take a stronger product to the beach or on active trips under the scorching sun.
Moisturizing veil spray SPF50, Vichy
The key advantage of this product, according to the product developers, is its ultra-light texture. It reliably protects against UVA and UVB rays while filling the skin with moisture. However, at the same time, the spray is not felt on the face. In addition, the product is resistant to water and sand. It is also suitable for hypersensitive skin.
The spray has a transparent texture. You need to spray while holding the bottle above your head, as if it were raining. There is no need to rub it - it does not spread.
In my opinion, this is the first product that not only promises not to stick, but actually does not stick. After the spray, only a light aroma remains. But use it carefully - do not apply it to the eyelid area. There is a special stick for this hypersensitive area, which I’ll tell you about a little later.
And here are the reviews of those who have personally experienced the effectiveness of the product. Check them out.
Larisa: Super remedy. And this is without exaggeration.
Nyura: We used it on vacation with the whole family - no one got burned. For 4 people, one bottle was enough for 10 days of active use!
Toning treatment against age spots
This cream is unique in its kind. It contains a special component - Phe-Resorcinol. This component has anti-scarring and whitening effects. It is thanks to him that, 2 months after starting to use the cream, the pigmentation on the face becomes duller. And decreases in size.
Toning treatment against age spots SPF50+, Vichy
This cosmetic product is easy to apply. It has a delicate, completely non-sticky texture. After applying it, the epidermis breathes and even in extreme heat it does not roll off. This cream is real indigo. It easily adapts to your skin tone. Can be used for any type of skin, including oily.
Girls, this is essentially a BB cream with an SPF level of 50+. It moisturizes the skin, protects against UVA and UVB radiation and tones. However, this is not a foundation and cannot create as much coverage. Therefore, do not apply too much, otherwise it will run or be unevenly distributed.
One more thing - this cream does not need a base. If you cover your face with day cream before applying it, then get ready for surprises. At best, it simply won’t be absorbed; at worst, it will leak or create a mask effect.
By the way, most reviews about this product are positive. Here are some of them - check them out.
Alina: What attracted me to this product is that you don’t need to apply foundation. So I decided to use it for a while and try it out for myself. It works great - it protects well from the sun.
Nika: The cream helped me whiten my skin, I will continue to use it. And its price is attractive.
Mattifying facial emulsion
This cosmetic product is created for oily skin types. It provides SPF 30 protection. Due to the presence of minerals in the composition, it perfectly mattifies the skin. This emulsion also helps protect the face from premature aging, pigmentation and burns.
Anti-imperfection care SPF 30 + Thermal water as a gift, Vichy
This phenomenal effect is ensured by the unique composition of the product. In addition to the main components, there are:
- hyaluronic acid;
- cassia bark extract;
- poterium officinale root extract;
- ginger root extract.
Below I present to your attention a few reviews. Check them out - they will tell you a lot about the cosmetic product.
Renata: I tested it on vacation, the product applies well. After it, my face acquired a beautiful, healthy color.
Lucy: I have terribly capricious skin, so I won’t say that this product solved my problems. It matted slightly, but after sunbathing my nose didn’t peel off and my face wasn’t red.
Stick for very sensitive areas
The ears, nose, lips, and eyelid area are considered hypersensitive areas of the face. This also includes scars, birthmarks, age spots, and tattoos. These are the places that usually get burned. This product is designed to protect these areas. Applies in a soft, even layer.
Stick for sensitive areas SPF50+, Vichy
The stick contains no preservatives and is non-comedogenic. In addition, this product is waterproof. Outwardly it resembles a huge beige hygienic lipstick. The stick is yellowish in color. Unlike hygiene products, it is non-greasy and does not stain clothes.
In addition to the main components, oils are added to the product. These are cocoa butter, castor oil and Shea butter.
This stick can be used by both women and men. Approved for use from 3 years of age. Protection level SPF 50+. Just be sure to consult a dermatologist before applying.
Here's what people who use this product write.
Margot: I trust this product. I apply the product to the skin of my eyelids and use it as a lipstick in the summer. This stick has never let me down yet
Lenok: I've been using this stick for 10 years now. I apply it to my tattoo and thanks to this product the colors still remain bright. I can’t even imagine how I could manage without this stick before.
Anti-burn balm
As often happens at sea, you don’t notice how easily you can get sunburned. Therefore, always take anti-burn balm with you. The remedy from Vichy will quickly relieve burning sensation, pain and heat. Plus, it will moisturize irritated skin well. And after a day all the redness disappears and the skin calms down.
Anti-burn balm, Vichy
The balm contains many useful components:
- shea butter;
- vitamin E,
- glycerol;
- thermal water;
- angustifolia fireweed extract,
- soybean oil
The texture is light and non-greasy. The balm is instantly absorbed without leaving streaks. Tube volume 100 ml. Apply a thick layer of the product to the damaged areas. Repeat this every 2-3 hours several times.
Reviews about a product help evaluate its effectiveness.
Rimma: I am naturally fair-skinned. The balm helped a lot after the burn. Cooled, calmed, relieved the feeling of tightness and heat
Galina: My lifesaver at sea! Relieved pain and irritation well. The next day the skin was only pinkish.
Where is the best place to buy funds?
I order Vichy products on the official website of the manufacturing company vichyconsult.ru. I will list 5 reasons why it is more profitable to buy from the Vichy online store:
- With every order they give gifts. These are free samples of a new line or already known series of products. So nice!
- There is free delivery to any region of Russia (for orders over 2000 rubles)
- They often hold great promotions for one or another product line. I recently placed a small order and in addition to a sample, they also added Vichy Normaderm micellar makeup remover lotion for free.
- Guaranteed storage conditions. It is on the official website that you will not be sold counterfeit or expired goods. All products are stored in a warehouse before being delivered to the buyer. Here it is provided with proper storage conditions.
That's why I always order Vichy products only on the official website. Here are links to the tools themselves:
In this article we will talk in detail about the products from the Capital Idéal Soleil Vichy range with the highest possible protection factor. Information about the composition and textures will be supplemented by expert comments and user reviews.
- Features of Vichy sunscreens
- Features of the composition of products with SPF 50 and 50+
- Rating of sunscreens with SPF 50 from Vichy
- Selection rules
Features of Vichy sunscreens
All creams, which are created according to European standards, protect against both UVB and UVA rays. But there are still differences, and they mainly relate to texture, format and additional components.
The Vichy solar line is quite extensive, and in addition to the variety of products, it has other advantages:
original formulas that, for example, are resistant to sand adhesion or allow you to apply SPF directly to makeup;
orientation to the needs of the modern consumer;
the presence of a 3-in-1 multifunctional product.
Features of the composition of products with SPF 50 and 50+
Vichy sunscreens use several different filters (chemical and mineral), which provides maximum protection. Product formulas also include:
hydrofixatives - glycerin, hyaluronic acid;
antioxidants - bakaylin, vitamin E; By the way, vitamin E is contained in all Vichy sunscreens.
“Applying antioxidant compounds to the skin before sunbathing has been shown to significantly reduce the potential for UV damage. Antioxidants applied after the beach also fight the resulting free radicals,” says Elena Eliseeva, Vichy brand expert.
Sunscreen with high SPF is used in the summer both on the beach and in the city © Getty Images
Products with SPF 50 are used mainly in the summer, and in the heat you don’t want to apply several layers of cosmetics to your face: serum, cream, foundation, SPF. Therefore, many women are looking for Sanskrin, which can be used instead of a day cream. Vichy takes this trend into account.
“The product should contain not only filters, but also active ingredients adapted to the needs of the skin, such as mattifying or anti-aging ingredients.”
Rating of sunscreens with SPF 50 from Vichy
Refreshing facial spray veil Capital >
Its undoubted advantages are its convenient format and airy texture. The spray can be applied directly over makeup as a fixative. It is absorbed quickly and completely, refreshes the skin and, of course, protects it from sunburn and the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
“Ultra-fine dry spray allows you to apply the product evenly to the skin - without the characteristic drops and streaks.
The antioxidants and hydrofixing agents contained in the product provide not only protection, but also care. For example, baicalin, one of the most powerful antioxidants, neutralizes the effects of the destructive effects of ultraviolet radiation,” reports Elena Eliseeva.
Spray veil for face and body for children “Anti-Sand” Capital >
This weightless spray is designed to protect vulnerable children's skin not only from ultraviolet radiation, but also from the adhesion of sand.
“An attempt to remove grains of sand from the skin can provoke redness and irritation, not to mention the fact that sand also removes a layer of Sanskrin, which has to be renewed.
Vichy uses anti-sand technology: the texture of the product is such that after applying it, it is not difficult to shake off grains of sand from the skin - they literally roll off the skin and do not scratch the epidermis,” says Elena Eliseeva.
Stick for sensitive skin and lips Capital >
This rich, nourishing treatment can be used in place of chapstick to prevent chapped or sunburned lips. It can also be used to protect moles. Contains a complex of oils (cocoa, shea, castor) and vitamin E.
3-in-1 toning treatment against age spots >
Cream that prevents hyperpigmentation, foundation and Sanskrin in one tube. Fe-resorcinol 0.3% is responsible for pigmentation control, mineral pigments are for toning, and reliable filters are for photoprotection.
Moisturizing spray “Tan Activator” for body >
Does not contain auto-bronzants; the production of its own melanin is activated by the component tyrosine. This allows you to get a beautiful natural tan and at the same time protect yourself from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Selection rules
There are not many Vichy SPF 50 sunscreens, so you won’t have any difficulties choosing. In addition, the products are universal, meaning they are suitable for most users with any skin type, including oily and sensitive.
«Vichy Capital Soleil Kinder SPF 50" – protective sun cream for the delicate and sensitive skin of a child, intended for use from birth, has all the necessary safety certificates.
The composition of the product is multi-component, but the basis is specially developed Vichy thermal water with a unique formula. It moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and prevents excessive drying of the dermis. Vichy cream for children can also be used after sunburn, when areas of redness and peeling have already appeared. Among the ingredients is zinc oxide, which reflects the sun's rays, preventing their aggressive effects.
Vichy sunscreen for children can also be used by adults. It is especially relevant for those whose skin is overly sensitive or has manifestations of certain dermatological diseases.
The cream is waterproof, but it is recommended to reapply the layer after swimming in a pond. Even too frequent application does not lead to the development of an allergic reaction or other side effects.
«Vichy" triple action sunscreen for face approved for use on dry to normal and combination skin and has a high protection level of SPF 50+. This cream contains specially developed and patented broad-spectrum filters that can protect the skin from ultraviolet and infrared radiation from the sun.
Thermal water will provide powerful hydration and soothing of the upper layers of the dermis, suitable for active outdoor activities and treatment of burns.
Triple action sunscreen "Vichy" prevents the appearance of burns on the face, areas of peeling, prevents photoaging and the formation of pronounced age spots. Its soft, homogeneous structure allows for the thinnest layer and even distribution of the product. At the same time, there will be no sticky, greasy film or unhealthy shine on the surface of the face. Cosmetologists say that the product can be used as a base for makeup.
Triple action sunscreen “VICHY”
Vichy cream needs to be reapplied every 2 hours in the sun. If a person spends most of the time in the shade, then the period of action of Vichy products is 6 hours.
Composition of body and face milk for children enriched with vitamin E and thermal water. It protects from the sun and moisturizes at the same time. Among the ingredients there are specific filters that provide the highest sun protection and at the same time are safe for the delicate dermis, because they are organic compounds.
The composition does not contain fragrances, perfume fillers, parabens or any other chemicals. The product is classified as hypoallergenic and can be used for newborns and children with severe dermatological problems.
The milk spreads easily over the surface of the skin, but leaves a residue. You can get rid of it only after 2-3 minutes. You need to rub the product thoroughly so that it is completely absorbed. The product is waterproof, but you will need to renew the coating every hour and a half.
Spray for children with anti-sand effect can be used to protect the body and face, has a gentle formula and a high degree of protection. Can only be used for children over 3 years of age. The spray is applied in a thin layer; in addition, it must be spread over the surface of the skin with your palms, which will ensure absorption into the upper layers of the epidermis.
This product prevents sand from sticking to the skin. Despite the fact that Vichy positions the spray as waterproof, you should renew its coating after each bath.
Belongs to the category of hypoallergenic products.
Mattifying cream (emulsion) from Vichy – sunscreen for the face with SPF (50+). Beneficial features:
- reliably protects the face from the harmful effects of sun rays of varying intensity;
- prevents the appearance of excessive dryness of the dermis and areas of peeling;
- does not allow burns to occur even after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight;
- after application it leaves a slight whitish coating on the skin, which evens out the tone.
It is noteworthy that the product does not make the appearance unnatural, it is quite easy to distribute over the surface of the skin, it is perfectly absorbed, so you can make a smooth transition in color from the face to the neck and décolleté.
Mattifying cream is intended for use on oily and combination skin. It can be used as a base for makeup, but topped with powder. Refresh on the beach every 2-3 hours.
Read more in our article about Vichy sunscreen.
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Sunscreen “Vichy” for body and face of adults, children
"Vichy Capital Soleil Kinder SPF 50" – a protective sun cream for the delicate and sensitive skin of a child, intended for use from birth, has all the necessary certificates that confirm its safety.
The composition of the product is multi-component, but the basis is specially developed Vichy thermal water with a unique formula. It moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and prevents excessive drying of the dermis. Thanks to its ability to soothe the skin, Vichy cream for children can also be used after an unsuccessful tan, when areas of redness and peeling have already appeared.
Among the ingredients you can also find zinc oxide, which reflects the sun's rays from the skin, preventing their aggressive effects.
"Vichy Capital Soleil Kinder SPF 50"
Vichy sunscreen for children can also be successfully used by adults. It will be especially relevant for those whose skin is overly sensitive or has manifestations of certain dermatological diseases.
The manufacturer claims that its products are water resistant, but doctors recommend renewing the protective coating after each stay in the pond. Even too frequent application of the cream does not lead to the development of an allergic reaction, irritation or other side effects.
Vichy is considered one of the most serious cosmetics manufacturers on the market, and the sun protection line is not the only product.
And here is more information about sunscreen tanning oil.
Vichy triple action sunscreen for face
This product has been tested by dermatologists and cosmetologists, approved for use on dry to normal, combination skin and has a high degree of protection SPF 50+. The cream contains specially developed and patented broad-spectrum filters that can protect the skin from ultraviolet and infrared radiation from the sun.
Since the ingredients include thermal water, you can expect powerful hydration and soothing of the upper layers of the dermis. The cream can be used not only before going outside, to the beach, but also after the skin of the face has already turned red and began to peel off under the negative influence of the sun.
Triple action sunscreen "Vichy" prevents the appearance of burns on the face, areas of peeling, prevents photoaging and the formation of pronounced age spots. Its soft, homogeneous structure allows for the thinnest layer and even distribution of the product over the skin. At the same time, there will be no sticky, greasy film or unhealthy shine on the surface of the face. Cosmetologists say that the product can be used as a base for makeup.
If it is necessary to provide protection for oily facial skin, then you should give preference not to a cream, but to the same product, but produced in the form of a gel with the appropriate properties. It normalizes the production of sebaceous secretions and helps narrow pores.
Baby milk for body and face
The composition of the milk is enriched with vitamin E and thermal water, which means that it will not only protect the baby’s skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet and infrared rays, but also constantly moisturize it. Among the ingredients there are specific filters that provide the highest sun protection and at the same time are safe for the delicate dermis, because they are organic compounds.
Since Vichy milk is intended to be used in pediatric practice, the composition does not contain fragrances, perfume fillers, parabens or any other chemicals. This means that the product is classified as hypoallergenic and can be used for newborns and children with existing dermatological problems (dermatitis, eczema, skin allergies).
The milk spreads easily over the surface of the skin, but leaves behind a whitish coating. You can get rid of it only after 2-3 minutes. You need to rub the product thoroughly so that it is completely absorbed. The product is waterproof, but you will need to renew the coating every hour and a half.
Spray for children with anti-sand effect
Can be used to protect the body and face from sun rays; it has a gentle formula and a high degree of protection. It can only be used for children over 3 years of age. The spray is applied in a thin layer; in addition, it must be spread over the surface of the skin with your palms, which will ensure its absorption into the upper layers of the epidermis.
This product prevents sand from sticking to the skin; even if this happens, you only need to lightly shake it off without damaging the protective film. Despite the fact that Vichy positions the spray as waterproof, you should renew its coating after each bath.
Sunscreen spray for children has been tested by dermatologists, belongs to the category of hypoallergenic products and can be used for hypersensitive skin and the presence of certain dermatological diseases.
Sunscreen with mattifying effect
Mattifying cream (emulsion) from Vichy is a sunscreen for the face that has a fairly high SPF level (50+). It is not as popular as it should be, although it has the following properties:
- reliably protects the face from the harmful effects of sun rays of varying intensity;
- prevents the appearance of excessive dryness of the dermis and areas of peeling;
- prevents burns even after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
And the best part: after application, the mattifying cream (emulsion) leaves a slight whitish coating on the skin, which evens out its tone. It is noteworthy that the product does not make the appearance unnatural, it is quite easy to distribute over the surface of the skin, it is perfectly absorbed, and therefore you can make a smooth transition in color from the face to the neck and décolleté.
Mattifying cream is intended for use on oily and combination skin. It can be used as a base for makeup, but you should not apply foundation on top of the skin, but powder is allowed. The product does not require updating, but if you plan to stay on the beach for 3-6 hours, then it is better to do this every 2-3 hours.
And here is more information about children's sunscreen.
Vichy sunscreens provide reliable skin protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet and infrared rays. All products have been tested by dermatologists and have quality certificates, which guarantees not only the safe use of products, but also reliable protection of even very sensitive skin from sunlight.
Useful video
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