Ideal facial skin requires a lot of attention, effort, and sometimes even sacrifice. To achieve the desired perfection, a woman is ready to go under the knife of a plastic surgeon or subject herself to a series of painful acupunctures. But there is a simpler, more accessible and painless way: choose the appropriate high-quality cosmetic product that will mask imperfections and successfully eliminate them.
Therapeutic and decorative cosmetics Vichy
Our skin is the buffer zone that protects the body from aggressive environmental factors, taking on all the negativity - on the one hand. On it, as if in a mirror, any trouble within the body is instantly reflected; as a rule, signal pimples and peeling, spots and redness appear on the face.
The skin itself quite successfully copes with the task of maintaining optimal balance, fulfills its protective functions, renews itself, retains moisture and cleanses itself. But she could use effective and timely help to maintain and strengthen healthy skin. Vichy cosmetics are recognized as such an assistant all over the world.
Application
Regardless of the manufacturer - Vichy or Clinique - foundation creams for problem skin have a delicate texture, they are easy to apply and remain on the face for a long time. The tone evens out very quickly, while minor defects and unevenness are hidden. Creams are applied to a pre-moistened face in an even layer using fingers or a cotton sponge. This is done in the direction from the forehead to the chin.
A little history
Not far from the French town of Vichy there is the famous Lucas thermal spring, which back in the seventeenth century was famous for its biologically active waters containing 13 unique trace elements and 17 types of minerals. Dr. Prosper Allaire, in collaboration with the entrepreneur Georges Guerin, managed to make cosmetic products known to the whole world under the name Vichy since 1931.
The company began its life with the Dermatological Hygiene Society of Vichy, which since 1955 has become the property of L'Oreal. The products of its Active Cosmetics division, including Vichy cosmetics, are sold exclusively in pharmacies. Combining the spheres of health and beauty, the company based its activities on the thermal spa waters of natural healing hot springs.
The healing properties of Vichy cosmetics
Vichy cosmetic products tend to act on the skin, penetrating deeply into its structure, softening and soothing, eliminating irritation, rejuvenating, refreshing and healing. It does not hide the true state of affairs, but returns facial skin to its normal, healthy and well-groomed state. Vichy medicinal cosmetics are used by those with problematic and hypersensitive skin.
Vichy's products are focused in several areas: a line of anti-aging cosmetics, products used for oily, inflamed skin, and a men's line. Vichy is especially famous for its popular line of foundations. Her cosmetics have undergone dermatological and hypoallergenic testing and have received millions of positive reviews around the world. The environmental friendliness and versatility of Vichy cosmetics is beyond doubt. The slogan of the campaign is the statement: “Health is beautiful!”
What else can give an additional lifting effect?
The range of products with a lifting effect from the Vichy brand is designed for regular use. Foundations are used for decorative makeup. Before applying and after removing foundation, the company's specialists advise using additional products.
Products designed for aging skin:
- Collagen Specialist. This is a cream for morning and evening use, which is created on the basis of bio peptides and epirulin. Antioxidant compounds activate your own collagen production, so the skin begins to regain lost elasticity.
- Anti-wrinkle serum. Innovative development of an anti-aging range of products based on a compound of rhamnose and hyaluronic acid. The effect of use is comparable to the effect of injections with hyaluronic acid.
- Hyaluronic express mask. A product created based on a combination of hyaluronic acid and agave extract. The tightening effect becomes noticeable after the first use.
In addition to using Vichy brand skincare products, the lifting effect can be achieved using special procedures. The optimal result of lifting is a noticeable tightening of the facial skin.
This can be achieved using certain cosmetic procedures:
- Endoscopic lift. A surgical procedure performed using an endoscope.
- Plasmolifting. Administration of platelet-rich plasma until the expected result is obtained.
- Ultrasonic lifting. A set of procedures where sound waves are applied to the skin of the face. After several sessions, the contour becomes clearer and the condition of the lipid layer stabilizes.
- Thread lift. Insertion of threads that provide support to the epidermis through special fastening along the contour.
- Laser correction. A set of techniques in which regeneration processes are launched using a laser.
There are a number of techniques that can be used to significantly improve the condition of your skin at home. Elasticity and firmness can be achieved through daily facial massage. Recently, the method of conducting daily facial gymnastics has also been gaining popularity.
When using cosmetics for a facelift, experts recommend not to forget about the rules of skin care, constantly monitor its condition and use high-quality skincare cosmetics from trusted brands.
Popular foundation creams from the Vichy brand, such as the Vichy Liftactiv Flexilift, have a number of advantages over other products. They combine the qualities of decorative and care cosmetics for the face with a lifting effect. A correctly selected tone helps even out skin texture, camouflage imperfections, and at the same time moisturizes the layers of the skin.
Advantages and disadvantages of foundation creams
When choosing a foundation, every woman wants to have a natural, healthy complexion, so she strives to find the best option for herself. Vichy foundations are often considered as an alternative. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Vichy foundation creams?
Among their advantages, it should be noted that they effectively mask skin imperfections, have an even tone and prevent drying of the skin. As for the disadvantages, they are a limited palette of shades and a high price.
Compound
Foundations from the Normaderm series from Vichy and Anti-Blemish from Clinique are specially developed products for masking blemishes in problem skin. They have a liquid, but at the same time quite dense consistency, and have a wide range of shades. Clinique and Vichy specialists included the following ingredients in the foundation for problem skin:
- Salicylic acid.
- Glycerol.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol).
- Seaweed extract.
Vichy cosmetics also contain glycolic acid, thermal water, and mineral components (zinc, magnesium sulfate, copper) as active ingredients. There are other components in the composition, but they are only of auxiliary importance. Creams for problem skin are available in tubes (Vichy) or bottles (Clinique).
The composition of the creams is multicomponent and includes several active ingredients that provide the required properties.
Vichy Normateint foundation
This foundation is designed for combination and oily skin, it has increased durability and contains the Zinkadon ATM complex, which revitalizes the skin. It is the Normateint cream that takes an honorable first place in the ranking of Vichy creams.
But besides its many advantages, unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. Firstly, it does not mask acne and does not cope with oily sheen. The cream applies very smoothly and well, but has a dense texture, which weighs down the skin. Vichy Normateint foundation has only five shades (somewhat too few for a good foundation).
How to choose a foundation
The foundation from the Vichy brand is suitable for women over 35 years old. A properly selected cream with a lifting effect helps hide noticeable signs of aging, correct the shade and protect the face from external influences.
The color range of the Vichy foundation with a lifting effect is represented by three main tones.
| Number | Hue |
| 15 | Opal |
| 25 | Bodily |
| 35 | Sand |
Popular brands that specialize in the production of decorative cosmetics develop a range of shades, the number of which can reach up to 15-20 pieces.
Vichy brand specialists adhere to different rules. They create products with classic shades that are suitable for basic skin color types. Opal tone is all variations of porcelain, milky white, cold pale shades. Flesh tone includes all undertones of pink, light pink, and neutral types. The sandy tone of the Vichy foundation is suitable for use on dark, tanned, dark skin. Dividing into 3 tones reduces selection time.
Cosmetologists recommend focusing on the basic rules when purchasing foundation:
- Determine your skin type. For oily skin, you should choose silicone-based products; for sensitive and problematic skin, you need cosmetics marked “non-comedogenic.”
- Test the cream on the jawline. This area of the face is the least sensitive, but at the same time it has the necessary characteristics that determine the color type.
- Blend a small amount of cream. You cannot apply just a drop of cream and evaluate the color match. Shading allows you to understand how the cream adheres to the skin, whether it stretches well enough on the base, whether it gathers into lumps or remains in folds.
- Assess the result in natural light after 10 minutes. after application. This allows you to understand whether the product will be able to adapt to your skin type, whether it will oxidize after contact with the skin, or whether it will change shade.
Vichy Dermablend foundation
This cream contains a large number of pigments; it has a very plastic structure, so it lies smoothly on the skin. All this ensures effective masking of imperfections: age spots, redness and dark circles under the eyes. A large amount of coloring substances allows you to use Dermablend cream very sparingly.
As for the disadvantages, this is the high density of the cream, which does not allow the skin to “breathe,” and also the unnatural appearance of the skin. In addition, the product is not very stable and if you do not correct your makeup in time, unsightly lumps appear on the skin (the foundation begins to slide off).
Vichy Aera Teint foundation
This cream contains thermal water, which moisturizes the skin, and also sun filters that prevent the harmful effects of the sun. But, despite this, some women who have tried this cream claim that it dries the skin very much and does not mask fine wrinkles and roughness at all.
Plus, this cream is not so easy to apply, clogs pores and has a very thick consistency. And Vichy Aera Teint foundation is very difficult to wash off. In rainy weather this is of course a plus (makeup will not run), but under normal conditions it can cause a lot of inconvenience.
In any case, Vichy foundation creams have many more advantages than disadvantages. The most important thing is to choose a cream according to your skin type and familiarize yourself with the basic rules for applying it, achieving natural freshness of your face.
Our skin is like lungs, it must breathe. When applying decorative cosmetics, remember this and do not overdo it.
Composition and effect of the cream
Vichy foundation creams with a lifting effect are products created on the basis of several complexes. Vichy Liftactiv Flexilift cream, for example, has a composition developed in the brand's scientific laboratory. It is an innovative patented formula.
List of active components:
- Hyaluronic acid. This is one of the main elements of age-related cosmetics. The synthesis of hyaluronic acid by the skin's own cells begins to slow down after reaching the age of 20. The supply of this component from the outside helps improve appearance, increase elasticity and normalize water balance.
- Collagen peptides. Microparticles ensure elasticity is maintained. With their help, the concentration of elastin in skin tissue increases, hollow areas disappear, and the facial contour becomes more pronounced.
- Carnauba wax. This is palm or Brazilian wax, which is called the “king of waxes”. The component structures the composition, helps retain moisture inside the product, which increases its hygroscopic properties. Carnub wax helps bind other elements together, normalize and stabilize the overall viscosity.
- Collagyl. This is a patented collagen-based complex that helps skin cells activate their own production of collagen protein. Collagyl is credited with smoothing properties. It is able to create an air-permeable film on the skin, which helps retain moisture inside, thus maintaining water balance.
- Protective filter against sun rays. A factor that helps avoid photoaging processes.
- Silicone base. The base promotes smooth application and helps increase the durability of cosmetics. Silicone base for foundation is completely safe. Thanks to the combination with the collagyl complex, the silicone base does not clog skin pores, allowing the tone to be distributed over the surface in an even, non-sticky layer.
- Thermal water. This is a classic ingredient in Vichy products. Our own thermal springs allow us to obtain thermal water in the required quantities. Water is added to the main composition in precisely calculated proportions. Thermal water is rich in mineral salts and is designed to provide a moisturizing effect after using products based on it.
Light texture provides a perfectly even tone.
The foundation with a lifting effect has several simultaneous effects:
- evens out facial tone;
- camouflages age spots, minor inflammations and wrinkles;
- smoothes skin areas due to the presence of a silicone base;
- protects against the influence of negative environmental factors.
