Radiance, protection and anti-age: 7 products for beautiful facial skin

Instant Moisture Glow, YSL Beauty

For those who love multitasking products, YSL Beauty has Instant Moisture Glow. This light-reflecting primer with enhanced moisturizing effect day after day restores the epidermis and neutralizes the aggressive effects of external factors. It is also quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky film, and gives the skin incredible velvety and inner glow.

GinZing Into The Glow, Origins

An even tone and a healthy glow on the skin immediately after applying the product? Why not, because Origins GinZing Into The Glow with ginseng, green coffee beans, plant hydroxy acids and citrus and mint essential oils is created specifically for this. Multifunctional serum launches the natural exfoliation process, helping the skin get rid of dead scales, while simultaneously evening out the texture and complexion. By the way, after the product runs out, the bottle can be recycled.

Serum Lumiere Essentielle Illuminating Oil Serum, Darphin

Lumiere Essentielle Illuminating Oil Serum combines a water base and a complex of seven essential oils in microcapsules, which, at the moment of pressing the pump, combine and turn into a weightless serum that melts into the skin. With regular use, this product stimulates the process of cellular regeneration and restores the hydrolipid balance, which means the skin looks healthy and well-groomed.

Guerlain Bee Glow Serum

This Guerlain skin glow product is a must have for all beautyholics because it can work wonders. The serum wonderfully moisturizes the skin, gives it a natural glow, restores and gives elasticity. The formula with honey from Ouessan bees, Moroccan honey and precious royal jelly can do even more! The product also stimulates collagen synthesis and makes the skin elastic, soft and beautiful. If desired, you can get an additional portion of hydration by using an alginate mask. You can forget about dryness, flaking and tightness!

Corrective serum that gives radiance Depiderm Serum Correcteur Eclat, Uriage

Uriage experts have created a concentrated care that works in three directions at once. This serum brightens skin tone and makes it noticeably smoother, fights the first wrinkles, improves elasticity and restores natural radiance. Fucogel, Uriage thermal water and creatine are the main components of this miracle product.

Moisturizing cream Strobe Cream from MAC

This moisturizer is a real find. It perfectly illuminates the skin, removes redness and flaking, refreshes the skin and even soothes it. The product is presented in five shades, so every girl will find an option for herself. We advise you to treat this cream more as a decorative than a skincare beauty product, and in parallel with it use another moisturizer.

Elixir for radiant skin Glow Formula Skin Hydrator from Kiehl's

For radiant skin, add Kiehl's Glow Formula Skin Hydrator to your facial routine. This product is multitasking: it perfectly moisturizes the skin, thanks to the shimmering particles it gives it a delicate glow, makes the skin even and smooth. All thanks to pomegranate extract - it nourishes the skin with moisture and retains it in the cells throughout the day. Another plus for the product is that it consists of 95% natural ingredients.

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Ampoules Perfect Glow, Babor

Babor innovations guard your beauty: glow pigment evens out the tone and microrelief of the face, polysaccharides are responsible for moisturizing, and peptides are responsible for gentle exfoliation and protection against blue radiation and premature aging. Perfect Glow ampoules will make your skin perfect, the main thing is to be patient (the result does not appear immediately, but once it does appear, it doesn’t go away!) and follow the instructions strictly.

Lift-Designer, Filorga

The first thing you notice when you pick up the Lift-Designer serum from Filorga is its stainless steel roller tip for facial massage. It is thanks to this that a pronounced drainage effect is achieved. The serum itself also deserves attention: a double complex of arabinoxylan and microalgae instantly (and for a long time!) tightens the skin, makes it denser and replenishes the missing volume.

Depigmenting fluid Azelac Ru Luminous Fluid Cream, Sesderma

The main purpose of Azelac Ru Luminous Fluid Cream is to combat pigmentation. A complex of acids, vitamins and minerals prevents early photoaging, normalizes melanin production and strengthens the barrier functions of the skin, and light-scattering microparticles instantly refresh and give a rested look. Dark spots, freckles and post-acne are now a thing of the past. By the way, even pregnant women can use this fluid.

No dullness: how to restore a healthy glow to your skin

Text: Anastasia Ezhova

Glowing skin is the dream of every girl (and her cosmetologist). For the sake of this healthy glow, we buy hundreds of jars marked glow, master highlighters and even strobing. In winter, the problem worsens: skin that is dehydrated and damaged by temperature changes does not reflect light well.

Clean work

The first reason is dead skin cells. They accumulate like dust on a varnished table. Another analogy is given by international expert and president of Promoitalia and VM Corporation Valerio Matano: “The skin should be smooth. Imagine, smooth ice sparkles, but streaked ice looks dull. The way out of this situation is to level out the microrelief: what foundation provides temporarily, but peelings provide globally.” The second reason is life in the city: poor ecology, radicals, stress - all this ultimately affects the appearance of the skin. Therefore, it is important to clean it thoroughly every day.

“Moreover, in the evening, care should be multi-stage,” says Elena Klyuzko, PhD, cosmetologist, dermatologist at the Remedy Lab clinic. — First, remove makeup with milk or oil solution, then use a cleanser according to your skin type. A tonic is important: it evens out the pH balance and removes some of the impurities. Serum is a must because its active ingredients penetrate better into the deeper layers, and only then cream. Use exfoliation products at home. Pay attention to the composition: it should contain glycolic or fruit AHA acids and enzymes. For oily or problematic skin, it is better to choose peels with salicylic acid or clay-based peels. If there are inflammatory elements, it is better to postpone the procedure. I also don’t like scrubs because they are quite traumatic.” Focus on exfoliating products in the form of a cream (Eisenberg), gel (Collistar), micro-peel (Thalgo) or disposable pads.”

COLLISTAR Gel-scrub for face Idro-Attiva

THALGO Intensive Renewal Essence

EISENBERG Delicate exfoliant cream Pure White

Wet question

Lack of sleep, bad habits, fast food - the enemies of a healthy glow - dehydrate the skin. Try to include more fresh vegetables in your diet and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Place an air humidifier in your bedroom and you will notice the effect in the morning!

Dull skin is a clear cry for help, so it is important to choose the right cream, serums and masks. Elena Klyuzko advises paying attention to products with hyaluronic acid (seals moisture in the skin), vitamin C (gets rid of age spots) and retinoids (restores an even color).

VENUS Hyaluronic acid concentrate for the face with a moisturizing effect

ARNAUD PARIS ECLAT JEUNESSE facial ampoules with instant lifting effect

BLITHE Essence-base for face under makeup

KORRES Face mask with AHA acids and enzymes

GIORGIO ARMANI Moisturizing face cream ARMANI PRIMA Glow-on Moisturizing Balm

A light massage will help improve blood circulation and give a healthy glow. Splash masks and primers, including colored ones, will help give your skin a uniform tone.

Salon culture

Traditionally, chemical peels are performed during the colder months, but many all-season products are already available, such as PQAge Evolution Plus. “This is the first system that contains liposomes with growth factors: they penetrate into the deep layers, creating an effect similar to plasma therapy, and therefore suitable even for sensitive skin,” adds Valerio.

Another reason for dullness is an unimportant skin condition, such as post-acne, blood vessels, enlarged pores. “In this case, hardware procedures and biorevitalization will help, which can be combined well with the above-mentioned peelings. As a result, spots and inflammation disappear, and pores and scars become less noticeable,” says Elena. — Another “winter” procedure is phototherapy: it removes blood vessels and pigment, treats acne, improves skin tone and elasticity, and rejuvenates the protein structures of the dermis. The procedures are carried out in a course of 2-4 times a season.”

Plasmolifting, for example Regenlab, will also help with pigmentation. It is not surprising that Hollywood stars love to do this procedure before special events. “After two hours, the skin literally glows! In addition, this is the only type of injection cosmetology that does not leave any traces of injections, says Yulia Chebotareva, chief physician of the Estelab clinic. — But in older age, it’s worth relying on fillers based on hyaluronic acid and SMAS lifting: the skin will become denser, smoother and more hydrated.

Done with brilliance

While the key to glowing skin is exfoliation and hydration, makeup plays an equally important role.

“Strobing is one of the techniques that gives a glow,” says Vladimir Efremenko, makeup artist at the White Garden beauty and health center. — Your task is to highlight the volumes. Look at your face in bright light: those areas where the glare is strongest should be highlighted with radiant textures.” To get the effect of glowing skin from the inside, it is important to smooth out the degree of transition between radiant and matte textures.

DOLCE&GABBANA Moisturizing primer for skin radiance SECRET VEIL

ILLAMASQUA Highlighter BEYOND POWDER

ARTDECO Perfect Teint Illuminator Concealer

THANK YOU FARMER CC face cream giving skin radiance 3-in-1 SPF30 PA++

CIATE LONDON Dewy Stix Luminous Stick Balm

Independent makeup artist Natalya Oginskaya suggests: “Treat the T-zone with a mattifying primer, then mix foundation with liquid highlighter and apply all over the face, and add a more intense dry highlighter on top - on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupid’s arch.” Can't decide on a shade? Experts recommend champagne color - it suits everyone perfectly. And don't forget about the décolleté area!

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Citrus Brightening Serum, Frudia

The Citrus Brightening Serum formula is based on tangerine peel extract from Jeju Island, which instantly awakens tired skin.
Mango butter protects against dryness, while niacinamide fights inflammation and reduces reactivity. A real find for those with delicate, sensitive skin. Text: Svetlana Antonova

Capture Totale Super Potent Serum, Dior

After just a week of using Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum, the skin is transformed and looks younger, firmer, more radiant and healthy. The thing is that this new product reveals the own potential of mother cells, helping them show everything they are capable of. Longosa extract stimulates regeneration processes, and acetylated hyaluronic acid provides three times more hydration. The result is nourished, fresh, velvety skin.

BB cream perfect moisturizing, SHISEIDO

Approximate price : 3,500 rub. for 30 ml

Premium moisturizing BB cream. The shades of the product are close to the natural color of the skin. The product formula contains vitamins B and E, trace elements potassium and magnesium, as well as the component thiotaurine, which gives the skin protection and hydration. Thanks to the active ingredients, the cream gives a feeling of freshness and gives the skin a healthy glow. In addition, the product has ultraviolet protection, a smoothing effect on problem areas and mattifies the skin well.

pros

• high degree of ultraviolet protection;
• The product is quickly washed off with micellar water.

Minuses

• high price;
• not the largest volume.

The essence of the skin regeneration process

In addition to physiological regeneration, our body also uses other mechanisms to heal wounds and damage. For example, the healing process after injury is called reparative regeneration. This is exactly what happens to a lizard when its tail is torn off - it grows a new one. If the new tail looks and acts the same as the old one, the result can be considered successful, and if the tail turns out to be crooked or motionless, atypical regeneration has occurred. The skin can also regenerate in this way - this is exactly what we count on when we carry out various aesthetic procedures.

For example, with a chemical peel, we apply acids of varying degrees of aggressiveness to the skin, which is a chemical burn that the doctor controls. Of course, we hope that the skin after the burn will be renewed and will look better than before the procedure - it will become smoother, denser and healthier. But sometimes something goes wrong, and the new skin does not look its best - vascular networks appear on it, it turns red easily, constantly flakes and has an uneven color. This means that regeneration followed an atypical path. To prevent this from happening, the doctor needs to assess not only the condition of the patient’s skin at the time of the procedure, but also the general state of health, age, clarify lifestyle features, find out what medications or nutritional supplements the patient is taking, and, if necessary, make adjustments. In general, any traumatic procedures are best done against the background of general good health, and it is desirable that the skin is also as healthy as possible.

This means that it is necessary to moisturize it as much as possible and restore its own protective functions before the procedure, soothe and suppress inflammation, if any. In addition, it is better to avoid traumatic manipulations that involve healing and regeneration against the background of stress and depression.

BB cream Petit BB Clearing SPF30 PA++, Holika Holika

Approximate price : 550 rub. for 30 ml

BB cream from the Korean brand Holika Holika. One of the most popular products in this category. It adapts well to the skin tone, and the texture of the cream is the lightest. After regular use, the skin seems to glow with purity and health, becoming more elastic and silky to the touch. The cream has a fairly high degree of protection against the harmful effects of sunlight (SPF-30) and excellent durability. Thanks to this, the BB cream does not wear off throughout the day.

pros

• lasts a long time;
• no greasy feeling after use;
• attractive price;
• light texture.

Minuses

• not the largest volume.

BB cream with ginseng, Erborian

Approximate price : 1,000 rub. for 15 ml.

Looking for a light BB cream that looks extremely natural? We advise you to pay attention to the Erborian brand product, which combines the best developments of Korean and French cosmetologists. The peculiarity of the product is that it instantly gives the skin a perfectly even and natural tone. The texture of the cream is light, silky and even somewhat transparent, so it is not noticeable on the skin.

pros

• the cream is ideal for people with fair skin;
• gives the skin a natural radiant appearance;
• light texture.

Minuses

• not very convenient packaging;
• small volume;
• tangible cost.

The best night creams for the face in the mid-price segment

Medium-priced products contain more healthy ingredients. Their packaging is narrower and more interesting and the range of solutions to problems is wider. In this category you can find products that are sold in pharmacies and are considered medicinal cosmetics.

4 Nivea Q10 plus

Nivea Q10 plus night cream opens the rating.
This brand of cosmetic products belongs to the German company Beiersdorf. The first Nivea cream, and with it the concept of the entire product line, was created more than 100 years ago. Currently, the brand is popular all over the world. The main active components included in the Nivea Q10 plus night cream are skin-related Coenzyme Q10 and Creatine, thanks to which the skin regeneration process is stimulated during sleep. The product also has a restorative and moisturizing effect.

The texture of the product is thick and oily. But it spreads well on the skin in a thin layer and is not absorbed very quickly. Users advise applying the cream at least half an hour to an hour before bedtime to allow it to be properly absorbed. The aroma is familiar to everyone and standard for the Nivea line.

According to customer reviews, the cream has a pronounced nutritional effect, and restoration and increased elasticity are also noticeable. It improves the condition of dry skin very well, but may not be suitable for oily skin. Excellent as winter care, eliminates peeling in 1-2 applications.

Pros:

• Nourishing and regenerating effect.
• Effectively eliminates peeling.
• Economical consumption due to dense texture.

Minuses:

• The cream is absorbed for a long time.

Nivea Q10 plus night cream

3 MI&KO Chamomile and Lemon whitening

The third place in the presented subgroup is occupied by Chamomile and Lemon night whitening face cream MI&KO.
The Russian brand MI&KO produces organic cosmetics and has recently become increasingly popular. The main feature of the cream is its 100% natural composition. It contains a large number of natural components. The most active of them are: blue chamomile essential oil, which has soothing and smoothing properties, lemon essential oil, which has a brightening effect, tightens pores, reduces skin oiliness, and perennial daisy extract also performs a whitening function at the cellular level.

The cream is packaged in a glass bottle with a convenient 30 ml dispenser. The product is well suited for dry and sensitive skin prone to pigmentation. After use, customers note the evening of facial skin tone, anti-inflammatory and healing effect, good hydration, and elimination of flaking. The cream is quite thick, a little oily, but spreads easily on the face and is perfectly absorbed. The color of the product is yellow, the smell is herbal, somewhat specific.

Pros:

• Natural composition.
• Convenient and hygienic packaging with a dispenser.
• An effective solution to pigmentation problems.
• Gives the skin a healthy appearance.

Minuses:

• Specific herbal aroma.

MI&KO Chamomile and Lemon night whitening face cream

2 Kora Phytocosmetics nourishing with vitamins and honey

Second place in the middle price segment is taken by Kora Phytocosmetics Nourishing evening cream with vitamins and honey for the face.
The Kora brand is a therapeutic and prophylactic pharmacy line of products that can be purchased through a network of pharmacies or online stores. Among the active ingredients included in the night cream are vitamins A, E, C, which have an antioxidant effect and stimulate the synthesis of your own collagen, honey, which regulates water balance and smoothes out early wrinkles, beeswax, which softens the skin and exfoliates dead cells, as well as natural vegetable oils that soothe irritated areas, nourish and moisturize the skin.

The cream is packaged in a 50 ml glass jar. On the box, the manufacturer gives recommendations for the correct use of the cream: apply 30-40 minutes before bedtime, and immediately before bedtime, remove excess product with a napkin. This application will allow you to avoid excessive nutrition and moisturizing of the skin, since the texture of the cream is quite rich.

Customers note a pronounced softening effect, elimination of dryness, nutrition and hydration. The cream is best suited for those with dry and sensitive skin, however, when used correctly, the product also has a beneficial effect on combination or oily skin types.

Pros:

• Softening effect immediately after use.
• Eliminate dry skin.
• Detailed recommendations for use on the packaging.
• Well nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

Minuses:

• Not common in retail stores, mostly can only be found in pharmacies or online stores.

Kora Phytocosmetics Nourishing evening cream with vitamins and honey

1 Librederm Rose De Rose Revitalizing

The leader of the rating is Librederm Rose De Rose Revitalizing Night Face Cream.
The Librederm brand unites global scientific achievements. The company's products are manufactured at 14 sites around the world, 3 of which have no analogues. The Revitalizing Night Face Cream contains Damask rose hydrolate, as well as other active ingredients. The product strengthens and tightens the skin, makes it more elastic and firm, and also smooths out wrinkles and fights cellular aging.

The cream is packaged in a pink glass jar; customers note the attractive design of the jar, as well as the pleasant aroma of roses. The texture is quite light, the product is well absorbed without leaving a greasy film or sticky feeling. Regarding the effect, consumers highlight good hydration and increased elasticity of the skin, as well as a solution to the problem of peeling.

Pros:

• Pleasant aroma.
• Beautiful packaging.
• Moisturizes the skin and increases its elasticity.
• The texture is quickly absorbed and leaves a pleasant feeling on the skin.

Minuses:

• Quite a high price.

Librederm Rose De Rose Revitalizing Night Face Cream

BB cream-glow “Pearl skin”, Belita

Approximate price : 250 rub. for 30 ml

Thinking about buying a budget BB cream? The products of the Belarusian brand Belita are of good quality at an affordable price. According to the manufacturer, the product simultaneously nourishes, rejuvenates and tightens the skin. The cream formula is enriched with pearl powder and pearl extract. Thanks to this, the product gives the skin a healthy glow and well-groomed appearance. The product has a delicate effect and a moist finish.

pros

• affordable cost;
• complex effect on the skin.

Minuses

• no protection against ultraviolet rays;
• not the largest volume.