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 visible results through your own efforts, you simply need high-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.
General characteristics of Vichy creams
"Vichy" is considered a luxury pharmaceutical cosmetics. However, if we compare the cost of creams from this brand with other items in this price category, it turns out that Vichy is much more affordable for women than other luxury cosmetics. The products produced by the company are intended mainly for mature skin. The active components of creams fight the first signs of aging and wilting.
Various series of products have been developed designed for a specific type of facial care:
- “Idealia” - create an even tone and smooth out wrinkles;
- “LiftActive” – products that have a lifting effect;
- "Aqualia Thermal" - nourishes dry and sensitive skin;
- “Neovadiol” – intensively smoothes wrinkles after 50 years;
- “Soleil” – creates an ideal tan and sun protection;
- other lines of creams.
The number of Vichy product positions is large. With this variety of products, it is not difficult to choose the right cream. Let's get acquainted with the main series of cosmetics from Vichy.
"Vichy Ideal"
The name of the product itself suggests that it is aimed at creating ideal facial skin. Problem areas occur at any age in almost every woman. From year to year, their condition only gets worse, which requires careful and high-quality skin care. The “Vichy” face cream from the “Idealia” series is designed to care for mature skin and is used at the first appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging.
The components of the product smooth the skin, give it elasticity and freshness. "Vichy Idealia" is suitable for any skin type. The “Vichy” face cream receives good reviews, which gives no reason to doubt the “Idealia” series.
Texture
Vichy creams differ in their texture, which allows them to be used for any skin type.
- The cream fluid has a light texture and is quickly absorbed into the epidermis; the brand’s line of fluids includes Vichy “Teint Ideal” “Ideal Tone” foundations.
- Cream sorbet has a weightless texture and spreads easily over the skin, giving the effect of freshness and moisture. This texture is represented by the Vichy “Idealia” for transforming the epidermis of oily and combination types.
- The cream-gel gives not only instant hydration, but also a feeling of freshness and lightness, which is especially important in the summer. The Aqualia Thermal of day and night products has a gel texture
- is suitable for light nutrition - in the Vichy brand this texture is found in the Vichy “Idealia” and “LiftActiv” .
- Cream powder acts as decorative cosmetics and is represented by the Vichy “Teint Ideal” series.
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 visible results through your own efforts, you simply need high-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.
What creams are included in the Vichy Idealia line?
The series is represented by 6 products for comprehensive facial care:
- Softening cream "Dry Skin" - intended for daily use, softening and nourishing dry facial skin. Available in a 50 ml bottle.
- “Norm & Comb” is a daily care cream for normal and combination skin. Contains green tea and kombucha extract.
- “Skin Slip” is a night cream that stimulates the regeneration of the epidermis and contains hyaluronic acid. The skin looks fresh, healthy and rested even with minimal sleep.
- "Ice Contour Idealizer" - reduces puffiness of the skin around the eyes, fights dark circles and signs of fatigue. Deeply nourishes and restores.
- Serum "Life Serum" - instantly transforms the skin, eliminating signs of fatigue and imperfections, contains hyaluronic acid;
- “BB Cream SPF25 – contains light and medium color tinting pigments. Evens out skin color and gives it radiance. Can be used as a base for makeup and protects against exposure to sunlight.
Taken together, the products are a complex for the care and restoration of skin after 25 years. They help smooth out the first wrinkles and slow down the processes of aging and wilting of the skin. In addition, creams deeply nourish and moisturize the face, allowing it to remain fresh and naturally beautiful.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each cosmetic brand has a number of advantages and disadvantages: let's talk about Vichy:
- Thermal water in each Vichy product has soothing properties and has a tonic effect;
- The Vichy product line is created taking into account the various needs of a woman: 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 the constant updating of the range and the use 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 a high concentration of hyaluronic acid in anti-aging products;
- Among the disadvantages of Vichy skin care products, one can note their high price , and especially for anti-aging creams and “loud” new products;
- There are allergic reactions to 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 fights 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 night product “Normaderm” 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” by Vichy combats loss of facial contour, elasticity, excessive dryness of the dermis and the formation of deep wrinkles due to the complex of proxylane, 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” from 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. 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 the 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.
Liftactiv Flexilift Teint BB cream in shades: nude, opal and sand. Active ingredients include wax, collagen, UV protection SPF-20 and Vichy .
"Slow Age"
“ Slow Age ” range contains firming cream care for skin with the first signs of aging of any type. The active ingredients of the product include antioxidants, Vichy thermal water, probiotic and SPF-25 protection factor. The cream is aimed at solving the problems of aging: dryness, the formation of wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, uniform tone and the formation of pigment spots. The smoothing cream is suitable for mature skin (30-40 years old) and will protect the dermis from premature aging, uneven tone and act as a light tightening.
Vichy LiftActiv product series
The next step in skin care that has begun to be affected by age-related changes is the use of LiftActive creams. The age category of women who will use them is determined in the range from 30 to 40 years. But first of all you need to start from the condition of the skin. If visible wrinkles and other signs of aging appear, you should use active lifting products. They contain hyaluronic acid, rhamnose, and thermal water. Depending on the purpose of the products, additional caring components are added to the Vichy face cream. Reviews about the LiftActive line are very good: women notice that their skin has become noticeably more youthful, fresh and elastic.
Shampoo against hair loss Dercos
Manufacturers claim that the action of the shampoo is aimed at strengthening and awakening hair follicles, gently cleansing curls without overdrying. Reviews of Vichy confirm that while using this shampoo, hair stops falling out and grows stronger.
A few drops of the product give an excellent, long-lasting foam that thoroughly rinses the hair and is easily washed off. Since the shampoo is medicinal, it is recommended to leave it on for 1-2 minutes for better effects. With regular use, the shampoo lasts for 3-4 months, which indicates its cost-effectiveness.
The product strengthens hair follicles, which is especially important during the off-season period. Girls note that the general condition of their curls improves when using it in courses.
Composition of the LiftActiv line
The LiftActive series is represented by the following items:
- "Derm Sources Night Vichy" is a night face cream that provides deep restoration during sleep.
- “Suprem” is a daily skin care product, created in two versions: for normal (combination) and dry (sensitive) skin. It effectively hides signs of fatigue and evens out the surface of the skin.
- Serum "Source Serum 10" - effectively restores sensitive skin.
- “Advanced Filler” is a face corrector that provides enhanced wrinkle smoothing effect (thanks to retinol).
- Yeux – for lifting the skin around the eyes. The product is a product of a unique development by Vichy. Evens out skin tone and smoothes wrinkles. The manufacturer promises a noticeable effect after 2 weeks of daily use.
Vichy face cream from the LiftActive series is a good way to take care of your skin after 30 years. If your goal is to achieve effective, deep and fairly quick rejuvenation, pay attention to the LiftActive line of creams from Vichy.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal
A universal line of products to combat skin dehydration aged 20 to 60 years. What unites such a wide range of age categories into one cream? Loss of moisture, which leads to withering and aging of the skin, as well as its sagging and dryness, can occur at any age. Restoring water balance is the basis of healthy and youthful skin. Creams from the Aqualia Thermal series are absolutely safe for hypersensitive and allergenic skin. The products are based on thermal water from the Vichy spring.
The main care is represented by three products: a nourishing cream for the winter, a light moisturizer for the summer and a night deeply restoring cream-gel. Day creams are available in 50 ml volumes, and night creams – 75 ml. Vichy face cream from the Aqua Thermal series can be purchased for 1000–1500 rubles.
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 Vichy thermal water, rich in a complex of essential minerals (calcium, potassium, zinc);
- The range of Vichy products is so wide that it 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;
- A new brand product is always expected;
- Creams and other care products are tested on volunteers and have certificates of quality and safety.
"Neovadiol": deep restoration of mature skin
During menopause, women experience considerable psychological discomfort: health problems and sudden mood swings begin. It feels like old age is suddenly approaching. Although it is still very far away. It is during this period that the skin also fails: its condition deteriorates sharply, deep wrinkles and sagging appear. Cream "Vichy" for the face after 50 years of the "Neovadiol" series was created specifically for intensive skin restoration. It “supports” her normal functioning during this difficult period, keeping her fresh and more youthful.
The Neovadiol line consists of the following care products:
- “Complex Norm & Comb” - Vichy face cream for people over 50 years of age for normal and combination skin. Improves lipid metabolism, moisturizes, nourishes, smoothes wrinkles. It consists of four active components: hydrovanse, hepes, hedione and proxylane.
- Gf - tightens the skin along the contour of the eyes and lips, contains the stimulator Poctaproteic GF and pro-xylan, which ensure the active effect of the cream.
- "Dry Skin Complex" - for rejuvenating dry and sensitive skin.
- “Night Complex” is a night cream for intensive moisturizing and improving the tone and texture of the face.
Cream "Vichy" for the face after 50 years is one of the best developments of the brand. The Neovadiol series is an excellent option for skin care during menopause.
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 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 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 is 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.
Sunscreens from Vichy
The sun's rays have an adverse effect on the skin. With minimal contact, they are certainly useful. But it often happens that the time spent in the sun cannot be reduced. Photoaging of the face is one of the main causes of wrinkles, sagging and dehydration of the skin. Vichy face sunscreen provides high protection (SPF50) and mattifies and soothes the skin. This is a great option for a hot sunny summer or a vacation in southern countries.
offers a wide range of skin and hair care products. Their effectiveness and quality have been tested over the years. Vichy face cream is the optimal skin care option, which will provide not only good results, but also relatively low costs for luxury cosmetics.