Home care for problem skin using VICHY NORMADERM “Moisturizing corrective product for problem skin”

Expert: Daria Alekseevna Litvinova

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

VICHY was founded 90 years ago. It was then that its founders decided to try in action the effect of thermal water, which was born at a depth of 4 km in the volcanic depths. Rising to the top, it was enriched with useful minerals. Dr. Prosper Aller, one of the creators of the brand, classified skin types, and he also developed an innovative product that every woman has in her arsenal today. It was a facial serum that revolutionized the beauty industry.

Fans of the brand know for sure that the product will definitely help with skin problems and will become the most effective skin care product. Strict dermatological control eliminates the occurrence of allergic reactions. Creams are created not only for each skin type, but also for different age categories. Based on their needs, the compositions include components that help eliminate all problems in a short time and consolidate the result for a long time.

Over the decades, the laboratory has not stopped research, developing new formulas to preserve beauty and health. Not only cosmetologists, but also doctors of many specialties worked there. What is the secret of the popularity of the French brand's products? The mineral composition of the products has a multifunctional effect on the skin. It strengthens, soothes, protects against adverse environmental factors.

Multi-level testing confirmed the effectiveness of the creams. Buyers were also able to verify their quality and effectiveness. This is why VICHY occupies a leading position in the global beauty industry. The experts of our magazine did a difficult job and tried to select the best face creams from the entire range, which received the most votes from users. Our article is about them.

Rating of the best face creams VICHY

Vichy Normaderm: user reviews of pharmacy cosmetics for problem skin

The Normaderm series of medicinal and cosmetic products from Vichy includes a wide range of drugs aimed at combating skin imperfections such as oily shine, acne, acne, blackheads, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.

If you believe the advertising, the company’s creams, tonics, scrubs and other products that we see on pharmacy shelves have a truly miraculous effect. What does the brand promise us?

• The active ingredients in the preparations penetrate deep into the pores of the skin, which ensures the absorption of excess sebum and their subsequent removal
• cleansers that have an antibacterial effect do not dry or irritate the skin, soothing it

• high-quality removal of dead cells using exfoliants
• active anti-acne cream concentrate - a day after application it completely stops the inflammatory process
• moisturizing cream for problem skin not only provides optimal hydration, but also treats imperfections
• Vichy Normaderm foundation creams, designed specifically for problem skin, do not clog pores, apply easily and evenly, hiding imperfect areas
• the series includes preparations for adult problem skin, aimed at men and women over 30 years of age
• After just a month of comprehensive use of Normaderm products, you can get clear matte skin without irritation and redness

Vichy is one of the few companies that has presented such an extensive collection of products against acne and acne for all ages.
Let's turn to the opinions of those who have already tested the products on their own skin to understand whether these rather expensive cosmetics are worth paying attention to. Alyona

I gave myself a gift on March 8th: I bought a face cream from the Normaderm series. I’ll say right away that I have combination skin, and I wanted to remove flaking on my cheeks and shine in the T-zone.

I had to be patient. I used up the first bottle and started on the second. In general, after almost a year of daily use of this expensive cream, no results were obtained.

Irina

My acquaintance with Normaderm was short-lived, but sad. I bought a sample of acne gel at the pharmacy and applied it before bed. By morning, my face was covered with red spots. I think I'm allergic to this cosmetics. Olya

I heard a lot of unpleasant things about Vichy - it seems like their cosmetics are hormonal, they only work as long as you use them, they often cause allergies, and so on. In my opinion, these are just rumors based on the opinions of those who are unlucky.

Yes, some women are allergic to cosmetics, but why attribute this problem only to Vichy? Personally, I have been using Normaderm cleansing gels and creams for a long time and have never once doubted my favorite products. I bought both the old version and the updated one.

Well, yes, there are drugs that I didn’t like - or rather, I just didn’t get any effect, but I immediately stopped buying them.

For example, the gel scrub from this line suited me very well: it dried, refreshed, and healed. But only the old version. I bought a new one and missed it.

But the chrono-active night cream always pleases. However, I note that it is ideal only for dry skin or in winter. In the summer, when the skin is oilier, it only adds an oily sheen. The smell is pleasant, the consistency is plastic. The cream “pulls out” even those pimples that have been hidden under the skin for a long time, and then no traces of them remain.

I really liked the Vichy Normaderm Anti-Age cream for wrinkles and imperfections: the skin is smooth and soft. Very gently, but efficiently heals and removes irritation.

Tatiana

I purchased a local-action cream concentrate: a sticky blue product that, according to advertising, you apply to a pimple and almost immediately see a positive result. Lies. Or I don't understand something.

I tried it several times, but never saw any effect. Maybe it is for some special, special acne?

Katerina

I want to say the main thing about Normaderm: in addition to the fact that the drugs in this series treat external acne that is visible, they also bring to the surface what is hidden.

Many people don't like it. You start using the cream, and at first it seems to help: it heals pimples and soothes the skin. But if you constantly use the product that has already healed your skin, then from time to time it will draw out all sorts of unpleasant things, and not everyone needs this.

My advice: use it as long as you see some improvement. If there is no effect, the product is not suitable for you, do not throw your money down the drain.

We also have a review article, a collection of reviews about Vichy cosmetics. Read! And here you can find customer reviews about Max Factor foundations - and this is also interesting!

Zhenya

I have been using Normaderm foundation for several weeks, and the results are already very pleasing. It is applied easily, hides pores and imperfections, and also adapts to the color of the skin, merging with it a few minutes after application. If there are inflammations on the skin, they heal faster. By all indicators, the product was satisfactory.

Tamara

They gave me a Vichy Normaderm set for New Year: cleanser, lotion and anti-aging cream. The man didn’t know that I had allergies, I decided not to offend him, but it was a pity to throw it away. In short, I took advantage of it.

As a result, my face itches, everything is red, some bubbles have appeared on my chin... I don’t know what exactly was in the cosmetics that gave this effect, but now I won’t risk it.

Alina

I bought Tri-Active Deep Cleansing: gel for washing, scrub for blackheads and mattifying mask. The advertisement talked about some kind of “ultra-purity” and incredible freshness, so I decided to try it.

I have used similar Clean-n-Clear products, so I have something to compare with. To be honest, the effect is almost the same: the cosmetics of both companies were useful to me mainly as a mask, but only Vichy is an order of magnitude more expensive. I don't see any point in overpaying.

Indy

I was struggling with acne and had very dry skin, so I needed some good moisturizer. The choice fell on the corrective moisturizing cream Normaderm.

I liked its soft texture and its unobtrusive aroma. Unfortunately, these advantages have exhausted themselves. It doesn’t mattify, it doesn’t smooth out acne marks, it starts to flake off after drying, it doesn’t even out the complexion – in short, it’s a pity for wasted time and money.

One cosmetologist told me that many are allergic to Vichy and that these drugs that are sold here are very different in a negative way from European ones. That is, if you buy Vichy, then only in Europe.

Lika

I am 24 years old, and I inherited very oily skin from my mother. In the summer it’s just a nightmare, not a single powder helps, so I decided to buy the Normaderm Total Mat matting gel. Before this I used many other creams, but to no avail. For a better effect, I purchased a cleanser and toner from the same series.

It was just a godsend: applying cosmetics comprehensively twice a day (before bed and in the morning), I saw results very soon, and for three months now I have been delighted with my skin. No rash or oily shine, and I completely forgot about powders, because everything is wonderful as it is.

Sveta

I read rave reviews about the micellar solution in this series and wanted to try it. I took it not so much to cleanse my face as to remove eye makeup.

To remove mascara and powder from my face, I had to use three cotton pads, and after that I was left with the desire to wash my face.

The product smells unpleasant and no magical transformations happen to the skin. The only plus is the lack of irritation, although you have to rub the skin in every possible way.

But with such wasteful use, this bottle (200 mm) will not last me long. I can only recommend the lotion to those who like to experiment with new drugs. I'm unlikely to purchase it again.

Masha

I was tormented by blackheads, I looked closely at Vichy for a long time and finally decided to buy. I took a gel scrub with microgranules for 800 rubles. I waited for the effect until the tube ran out.

As a result, the only advantages I can note are the pleasant smell and the absence of soap in the composition. The scrub is difficult to apply because it is very thick and has a candied consistency. Microgranules actually scratch the skin. There is no effect at all. It feels like money.

Valeria

I liked the Normaderm Global cream. First I used a sample and then bought a tube. It perfectly moisturizes the skin, absorbs well, smells nice, tightens pores and treats acne.

The oily shine has disappeared, the pores have narrowed, and new inflammations are quickly reduced. The only drawback is that the cream slides off. But I usually apply it before bed, so it doesn’t bother me.

As you can see, the reality is different from the tempting picture that the manufacturer offers us. What the advertisement forgot to tell us:

• Many users experience allergies in the form of rashes and irritations almost immediately after starting use.
• creams are not suitable as a base for makeup because they tend to pill or flake after drying
• after several months of use you may not get any results
• some drugs leave an unpleasant sensation on the skin and make you want to wash your face
• you can choose products from other, cheaper brands that will give the same result
• After healing visible deficiencies, drugs bring out deeper problems, and this process can last a long time
• moisturizers often increase shine.

However, not everything is so sad, and this series from Vichy has many fans who like expensive pharmacy cosmetics:

• the preparations have an unobtrusive aroma and a pleasant consistency
• Normaderm products can also be used by older people with problem skin
• the products do not dry out the skin too much while fighting inflammation
• foundations are invisible on the skin and hide imperfections well
• judging by the reviews, complex use in many cases really gives a positive result.

To buy or not to buy is up to you. Our job is to advise. Be beautiful!

What's up

Reasons for using face cream after 30 years

Do you know that only 22% of age-related skin changes are caused by heredity, and 80% are due to the impact of external factors on the body?

At the same time, programmed withering is reflected in dryness, slow cell restoration processes and a faded shade. But protein structures are determined by external factors such as lifestyle and environment.

Negatively affects the skin:

1. Stressful situations.
2. Bad habits.
3. Bad environmental situation.
4. Ultraviolet radiation.
5. Dry air.

But the skin is an organ that can repair itself with proper care. Vichy face cream after 30 helps eliminate wrinkles, moisturize dry dermis, protect against allergies and renew skin cells. Products from this company are distinguished by ergonomic bottle design. A convenient dispenser allows you to evenly distribute the composition over the skin.

Functionality

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Any teenage cosmetics for girls (both decorative and for skin care) are created in scientific laboratories, tested many times, and are subject to quite serious requirements. Dermatologists, in close tandem with cosmetologists, develop formulas that, when used correctly, can solve many problems with the epidermis that are characteristic of this age.

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Such tools perform the following functions:

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• reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, reduce the intensity of their functioning, causing them to produce less subcutaneous fat - as a result, the increased fat content and greasy shine of teenage skin disappear;
• narrow enlarged pores;
• normalize color;
• special attention is paid to the T-zone, the condition of which noticeably worsens in adolescents;
• eliminate acne (blackheads, pimples);
• milia (white subcutaneous nodules) resolve without residue;
• cleanse the face of comedones (blackheads).

Cosmetics for teenagers against acne become especially important at this stage, since it is rashes that become the main scourge. Mom should explain to her daughter that creams for adults cannot be applied to such young skin, the condition of which can sharply worsen. It is recommended to use only specially developed products that you need to know how to choose.

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On a note. If a teenager constantly squeezes out pimples and blackheads on his own, and even without following the rules of hygiene, no cosmetics will help get rid of them.

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Facts about the Vichy brand

If Dr. Prosper Allaire and the manager of the perfume company Georges Guerin had not met in the French resort of Vichy in 1931, the Vichy brand would never have appeared. It's easy to create a fashionable manicure with Vinylux nail polish.

But the meeting took place, and the result of their cooperation was the organization of an innovative dermatological hygienic society, which began to study the types and needs of skin. They subsequently created a company with the Vichy brand.

In the 50s, L'Oréal joined the board of Vichy. The brand is refocusing on partnerships with pharmacies. The company begins to introduce technologies from the field of medicine, monitors the quality of products and packaging more strictly.

Pharmacists are trained in dermatology to provide expert advice to customers. As a result, sales volumes are growing rapidly and the company is gaining worldwide fame.

Aqualia Thermale, cost - 1593 rubles.

Criterias of choice

What should teenage cosmetics be that will not harm the skin and will take good care of it?

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When choosing funds, you need to keep in mind the following nuances:

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1. The very first cosmetics for a teenage girl are chosen at the age of 12-13 together with one of the adults (mother, aunt, older sister).
2. Skin problems that need to be solved are identified: oily shine, enlarged pores, acne, etc. Products are also selected for the defect.
3. First, we look at brands of cosmetics for teenagers, collected in ratings and TOPs. Several options are selected that are suitable for the price.
4. Then more detailed information about them and reviews are studied. Based on the selection results, there should be 2-3 lines left that you would like to purchase.
5. Particular attention should be paid to the composition of the products you like. It is desirable that it be not just natural, but mineral (or organic). Such products rarely cause allergies.
6. As a rule, skincare cosmetics for teenagers include only 2-3 items, no more: wash lotion, scrub and cream. This is quite enough.
7. Decorative products should not be too bright and provocative. Modest tones that emphasize youth are the main criteria when purchasing lipsticks, mascaras, and eye shadows.
8. Before using any product for the first time, it should be tested to see if it will cause an allergy in the girl. First the mother and then the daughter should apply a small amount of the product to the wrist. If after a day no alarming symptoms (itching, redness) appear, you can safely apply cosmetics to your face.
9. If at some stage the products stop working, you will need to find new ones.
10. And don't forget to keep track of their expiration dates.

Acne in a teenager: what is the reason

According to statistics, about 80-90% of teenagers from 13 to 18 years old experience teenage acne. During this period, a real hormonal “boom” occurs in the child’s body: the production of sex hormones increases, which affect the active functioning of the sebaceous glands. The accumulation of subcutaneous fat leads to clogging of pores and the formation of inflammation, which manifests itself on the skin in the form of blackheads or acne. The situation is aggravated if the child’s diet contains fatty, fried, sweet and fast food in large quantities. The spread of inflammation is also affected by the lack of proper skin care and mechanical manipulation of pimples (banal squeezing), which contribute to their “reproduction.”+

Another cause of acne in a teenager may be vitamin deficiency - a lack of vitamins A, E, group B, which regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands, leads to clogged pores, blackheads and, ultimately, to multiple inflammations.

As you can see, the fight against acne in a teenager should be organized comprehensively. It is also recommended to visit a cosmetologist, who will not only select the necessary cosmetics and medications, but also, as necessary, adjust the entire treatment system.

Brands

American mineral cosmetics “Bare Minerals”

The list includes well-established brands of skincare cosmetics for teenagers and decorative products. Most of them have therapeutic anti-inflammatory properties, are hypoallergenic and gentle on young skin.

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Decorative

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1. MAC (USA) is a very popular cosmetics among teenagers, but it costs a lot of money.
2. Cover Girl (USA) - mass market cosmetics for every taste and color.
3. Maybelline (USA) - America is breaking all records, as companies in this country are able to catch trends and take into account the desire of young people to look fashionable and stylish.
4. Lorac (USA) is a mineral cosmetics offering a wide range of products to teenagers.
5. Bare Minerals (USA) - mineral powder cosmetics that are practically invisible on the face.

Care

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1. Clinique (USA) - cosmetics that are dermatologically tested and do not contain perfumes. Doesn't clog pores.
2. Neutrogena (France) - therapeutic skin care cosmetics for teenagers.
3. Bark (Russia) - a series of medicinal products with an anti-inflammatory effect.
4. La Roche-Posay (France) - pharmaceutical products for acne.
5. Green Mama (Russia) is a highly effective product due to its plant base.
6. Vichy (France) - gentle and soft protection for teenage skin.
7. Exfoliac (Germany) - anti-inflammatory drugs for acne.

Which brand of cosmetics for teenagers is right for your daughter will have to be decided by trial and error. It is difficult to choose a safe and useful product on your own.

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A dermatologist or at least a cosmetologist after an appropriate examination will help make the task easier. It will help take into account individual characteristics and existing skin problems for their successful solution.

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Acne is not only a source of suffering and complexes, but also an aesthetically unpleasant thing. How to deal with teenage acne with cosmetics?

As a rule, we first encounter acne during adolescence - during the most difficult psycho-emotional period for every teenager.

Reviews

• Maria, 28 years old: “For my skin, the Vichy brand is a salvation; it’s so difficult to choose cosmetics for problem areas, and the Normaderm line from this manufacturer was created just for this. After using the products from this series, my acne not only disappeared, but completely disappeared from my face, and what’s most pleasing is that the effect lasts a long time.”
• Alena, 35 years old : “This is not the first time I have taken creams from this series at the pharmacy, I like the fact that they perfectly eliminate oily shine and give the skin a matte appearance. To see the result you need to use them constantly, but they can’t cope with wrinkles.”
• Nastya, 40 years old : “I’ve been using the cream for two weeks, so far I’m happy with everything, it doesn’t clog my pores, and it moisturizes my skin. I will continue to use it.”