Foundation, pharmacy cosmetics

How do foundations sold in pharmacies differ from those we buy in cosmetic stores? What properties should they have? Now let’s clarify the situation and give examples of “pharmacy” foundation creams.

1. Differences between foundation creams from the pharmacy
2. Review of foundations

Differences between foundation creams from the pharmacy

Please note that cosmetics that you can buy at a pharmacy, be it foundation or skin care products, are no different in quality from store-bought ones. The only difference is in the brand positioning.

Although there are still a few formal differences.

For example, foundations sold at the pharmacy usually have a small palette of shades. Most often you have to choose between light, medium and dark. All are more or less universal. Although recently there has been a tendency to expand the color palette, as decorative cosmetics are becoming more and more in demand.

The texture of “drugstore” foundations is varied, and the shades are universal © Getty Images

Among the so-called “pharmacy” foundations, it is much easier to find a product for problematic and oily skin. Textures and formulas are tailored to these skin types and often include exfoliating and anti-inflammatory ingredients, as well as special pigments for long-lasting camouflage.

Review of foundations

Our rating contains foundation creams that can be bought at the pharmacy - the best, according to the editors of Skin.ru. The choice is supported by user reviews.

Corrective foundation fluid Dermablend, Vichy

Features a high concentration of masking pigments. This foundation copes with any task of any complexity.

Foundation with lifting effect LiftActiv Flexilift, SPF 20, Vichy

A direct successor to the line of anti-aging care products, it visually tightens the skin of the face, does not settle into wrinkles and folds, but, on the contrary, visually smoothes them out. There is no mask effect - the light texture is not felt on the skin.

Day correction cream Rosaliac CC Creme, SPF 30, La Roche-Posay

Masks redness with special pigments that adapt to any natural skin tone. In addition to the visual effect, it provides skin care thanks to an ingredient called ambophenol. It is a natural extract from the tambourissa plant that reduces irritation and has a soothing effect on the skin.

BB cream for sensitive skin Hydreane BB, SPF 20, La Roche-Posay

A classic BB cream created specifically for sensitive skin. Contains vegetable oils and glycerin.

Corrective tinting cream-gel for acne-prone skin, Effaclar Duo (+) Unifant, La Roche-Posay

In our opinion, this is more of a tinting treatment than a dense foundation, but nevertheless an extremely necessary product for skin with problems. Evens out tone, mattifies, reduces the visibility of pores, and imperfections are reduced over time.

To even out the complexion and hide minor skin defects, such as shallow wrinkles, pimples or blemishes, special foundation cosmetics are used. In addition, they serve as an excellent basis for applying high-quality, professional makeup, which no modern woman can do without today.

French foundation cosmetics

French cosmetics have long been rightfully considered one of the best in the world. In the presented section there is a large assortment of foundations for the face. Here you can find foundations, emulsions and powders from such world-famous brands as Bioderma, Nuxe, Caudalie, Uriage, Noreva and Filorga. These drugs contain natural active ingredients:

1. water from the French thermal spring Uriage;
2. arnica flower extracts, red grapes
3. hyaluronic acid;
4. rose flower wax;
5. grape seed oil;
6. vitamins B6, E;
7. the main active component of chamomile is natural bisabolol;
8. natural pigments and microsponges.

The use of these tonal cosmetic preparations will not only help to effectively hide existing skin imperfections, but will also reliably protect it from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays from the sun, which is the main cause of skin aging. Noreva's Exfoliac foundation, in addition to its masking effect on acne, dries them out while moisturizing the skin and absorbing excess subcutaneous fat.

The prices for foundations in the online store “Pharmacy Cosmetics” are quite affordable and competitive on the cosmetic market, and you can buy them with delivery and a money-back guarantee if the quality of the product is inadequate.

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An even, beautiful complexion is the main rule of any makeup. But for those with oily and rash-prone skin, it is difficult to choose a product that can not only hide imperfections, but also not worsen its condition. The Well-Groomed magazine will help you choose the best foundation for problem skin - the rating of products is based on reviews from girls, indicating the advantages of each of them.

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Selection rules: an error-free approach

Facial skin problems come in different forms. Girls are worried about excess sebum secretion, resulting in oily sheen, rashes in the form of pimples and comedones, and redness. It is even more difficult to choose a foundation for problem skin if its imperfections are mixed and there is a need for additional hydration.

The ideal product will have not only a cosmetic effect, but also a therapeutic effect. It should not clog pores, creating a thick film on the face. Therefore, before buying a foundation for oily and problem skin, you should carefully read the label. The following symbols should encourage you to buy:

1. Hypoallergenic. Redness and rashes become more pronounced if the composition contains allergenic components, so by choosing hypoallergenic products you will protect yourself from such a reaction.
2. Antibacterial properties. If the composition contains salicylic acid (Salicylic Ac >
   
   
   
   

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The cream cannot be completely natural, so various synthetic additives will still be present in it. It is advisable to choose foundations for problem skin that do not contain the following components:

1. Silicone. Names ending in siloxane, methicone, silanol, and, of course, silicone should alert you.
2. Parabens. The list of these harmful additives that destroy skin enzymes is very long, so look for the “paraben-free” mark on the packaging.
3. Talc. You will not be able to find a cream that does not contain this substance at all, but let talc be listed somewhere at the end of the composition, which means its low concentration.

By adopting this information, you will feel more confident in front of the store shelves. After all, even choosing luxury cosmetics is not a panacea for buying a product that is not suitable for you personally.

Foundation for problem skin: rating

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Almost all manufacturers offer toning products in this category, since the prevalence of oily and combination skin is very high. The corresponding products can be found in the mass, middle and premium market segments. Pharmacy foundations for problem skin stand apart, but they are the most effective, since the emphasis is on medicinal properties. In our rating there was a place for products of different price groups, and the places in it were distributed as follows:

1. Vichy normaderm;
2. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions;
3. Noreva Exfoliac;
4. Uriage Roseliane CC Cream;
5. Estée Lauder Double Wear;
6. L'Oreal Mat Magique;
7. Bioderma Sebium Al corrector;
8. Bourjois 123 Perfect.

Despite the fact that pharmaceutical products are more expensive and can sometimes compete in price with products from luxury brands, their price is fully justified by their quality. After a couple of weeks of regular use, the face becomes noticeably cleaner.

Vichy - foundation for problem skin

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Normaderm is a sales leader among pharmaceutical products, which has received well-deserved recognition among customers. The list of components indicates Zinkadon-A - a special substance that reduces the intensity of the sebaceous glands, due to which oily sheen is completely eliminated for the whole day. Customers note the following qualities:

1. easy and even application, easy to shade;
2. hides redness and rashes;
3. does not create the feeling of a mask and does not fade in the evening;
4. stays on the skin for a long time – up to 8 hours without loss of quality;
5. is spent very economically;
6. It's easy to choose the right shade.

It is worth adding that Vichy is a foundation for problem skin with UV protection, so its use during the day protects against photoaging and helps reduce pigmentation.

Clinique and its Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid >

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The company focuses on the production of medicinal cosmetics, and its foundation is no exception. It is great even for young skin and is used as part of complex therapy for acne. The girls noted the following advantages from its use:

1. excellent matting effect;
2. easy to apply and wash off without the use of special makeup removers;
3. well hides not only spot redness, but also diffuse redness;
4. a decrease in sebum production is also observed between applications;
5. nourishes the skin due to its vitamin content.

A relative disadvantage is the lightness of the coverage, due to which it remains invisible in natural light, but for evening makeup it is worth choosing a thicker foundation for problem skin. The product from Norev is non-comedogenic, does not clog pores, but has low durability - 5-6 hours.

Uriage Roseliane CC Cream

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An excellent product with preventive and therapeutic effects, it contains ginseng extract and raspberry seed oil. This foundation for problem skin fights not only rashes, but also age spots, as well as age-related changes. Consumers note the following qualities of the product:

1. good masking of defects without a mask effect;
2. matting and drying, which is not accompanied by a feeling of tightness;
3. light texture, fits well and does not roll down.

CC cream from Uriage is suitable for girls over 18 years old, but, like all CC products, it is more relevant for daytime makeup than for evening makeup. It is worth noting that the cream has only one shade, which is more suitable for dark-skinned or tanned girls.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place

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Just a salvation for girls who dream of reliably hiding rashes. This product will not leave them a chance, completely masking even intense redness, while daytime makeup will not look too thick. Customers speak enthusiastically about the following characteristics of the cream:

1. The cream-powder is conveniently applied either with a sponge or with your fingers;
2. extremely lasting effect – up to 16 hours;
3. does not worsen rashes, allowing the skin to breathe;
4. blocks oily shine for the entire period of application;
5. fits well on concealers and under powder.

Thanks to its excellent camouflage qualities, Double Wear Stay-in-Place deserves the title of the best foundation for problem skin for evening makeup. A minor drawback, which is a price to pay for durability, is the need to remove it using oil-based makeup removers.

L'Oreal Mat Magique

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An excellent product in an affordable price segment. Since Mat Magique is not a medicated foundation for problem skin, you can’t expect a reduction in breakouts. But it does not worsen her condition and perfectly masks imperfections. Among its advantages worthy of mention:

1. good matting effect;
2. stability even in hot weather;
3. large selection of shades - 8 colors;
4. affordable price;
5. economical consumption.

For even application, it is better to use a makeup base with antiseptic components. For daily use, it is better to choose a product with a therapeutic effect.

Bioderma Sebium Al corrector

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The products of the famous French brand contain the patented Fluidaktiv complex. It has a sebum-regulating effect and is indicated for the treatment of open and closed comedones and acne. Girls who prefer Bioderma speak about the following advantages:

1. persistent and rapid therapeutic effect;
2. a thin layer perfectly masks imperfections;
3. The kit includes a green corrector for spot masking of redness.

The downside of this product is the lack of matting, but with systematic use, oily shine is still eliminated by reducing the secretion of sebum.

Bourjois 123 Perfect

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Another representative of the mass market at an attractive price. The French brand recommends this product for oily and combination skin. It contains three pigments of different colors, which perfectly masks redness, age spots and bluishness of the skin. Customers fell in love with him for the following qualities:

1. wide selection of shades;
2. liquid texture is easy to apply, but hardens quickly and does not float;
3. does not create the feeling of a mask;
4. very long lasting, stays on the face all day.

At the same time, it is not able to camouflage pronounced defects, so to disguise them, the make-up will have to be supplemented with correctors.

Tips from makeup artists: rules for selection and application

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Even the best foundations for problem skin can ruin your makeup if used incorrectly. Therefore, listen to the opinions of professionals who share their secrets:

1. Use different shades of foundation depending on the time of year. The winter version should be a little lighter than the natural skin tone, and the summer version should be a tone darker.
2. For intense rashes, choose a product that matches your skin tone, and use correctors of a suitable color to disguise.
3. After wrinkles appear, you will have to abandon dark shades in favor of natural and lighter foundations.
4. A cream a shade darker than your base skin tone will help hide freckles.
5. For problem skin, choose a foundation with a liquid or gel consistency.
6. Camouflage products are only allowed in evening or holiday makeup.
7. Don't forget to apply a little cream to the neck area and blend the edges well.

Foundation is your reliable assistant, but it should not become the only means of caring for problem skin. If regular cleansing, medicinal serums and lotions, proper nutrition and daily routine become a habit, the issue of masking defects will lose its urgency, and you will be more free in choosing decorative cosmetics.

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