Vichy cosmetics are very popular both throughout the world and in Russia. Surely in the collection of many readers there is at least one remedy for this brand. What about the Aqualia Thermal Vichy line? Reviews about this series are mixed. Let's get to know all the names more closely. And also consider the opinions of customers.
Light cream "Dynamic hydration"
Leader in reviews Aqualia Thermal Vichy "Dynamic hydration." The light structure of the cream allows you to evenly moisturize all areas of the skin. It instantly removes tightness, effectively combats dehydration, and is designed to provide comfort and a feeling of freshness throughout the day. Eliminates the imbalance of moisture in the skin, prevents the appearance of lines of dehydration, improves the complexion.
The cream appears as a hypoallergenic agent that does not contain parabens. Testing of its properties, according to the manufacturer, took place under the supervision of dermatologists.
Active components of "Dynamic humidification"
Reviews for Aqualia Thermal Vichy, a light moisturizer, sometimes contain conflicting information about the active ingredients. The manufacturer himself speaks of the following active elements:
- The legendary Vichy thermal water with soothing, revitalizing and firming properties.
- Hyaluronic acid, not only moisturizing, but also retaining moisture in the skin.
- Aquabioril, instantly and permanently moisturizing the epidermis.
- Carrageenan promotes even distribution of water.
The product is a light moisturizer with a pleasant unobtrusive aroma. Its structure is non-greasy and non-sticky.
The instructions for use are simple: the cream is applied to the face in the morning or in the evening after applying the serum to radiate the skin.
What is the effect of the systematic use of the product? The manufacturer promises that sufficiently moisturized skin will become radiant and soft, the lines of dehydration will be smoothed out.
"Night spa care"
But reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy "Night Spa Care" are undeservedly few. The manufacturer releases the product in that it is able to have a moisturizing effect on the skin for 48 hours. It is noted that traces of fatigue are erased overnight!
Reviews on Aqualia Thermal Vichy characterize this cream as "the first night spa ritual designed specifically for sensitive skin." It is noted that the tool can activate the protective functions of the epidermis. Like other products in the series, this hypoallergenic, does not contain parabens. Its effectiveness has been tested under the supervision of dermatologists.
Active components of "Night Care"
The active ingredients in the cream are as follows:
- Thermal mineralizing water with a calming, restoring, firming effect on the skin.
- Hyaluronic acid is a component that can not only moisturize, but also retain moisture in the layers of the skin.
- Aquabioril - the author's discovery of "Vichy", which allows you to instantly and at the same time permanently moisturize the skin.
- A complex of nutritious oils.
There are two ways to apply "Night SPA Care":
- Application to the face and neck before bedtime. The manufacturer advises to avoid contours around the eyes.
- The cream can also be used as a mask once or twice a week.
The manufacturer promises that the skin condition will change in one night. The cream will give a feeling of comfort and hydration. The skin is transformed into soft, fresh, radiant and supple to the touch.
Moisturizing saturated cream for dry and very dry skin
Reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy creams contain a lot of customer opinions and about this tool with a more specific effect. The manufacturer testifies that this is the first gamut of components in the Vichy line, which includes a special moisturizing isotonic cocktail. It is he who actively restores the water-mineral balance of the skin.
The following effects from the application are promised (unfortunately, not all of them confirm reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy creams):
- Complex skin hydration within 48 hours after application.
- Transformation of the skin into hydrated and fresh.
- Smoothing lines of dehydration.
- Restoration of water and mineral balance.
It is important to note that 97% of the components in the composition are of natural origin. The remaining 3%, according to the manufacturer, guarantee a pleasant cream structure and ensure its storage. Another important fact: the formula of the product is absolutely hypoallergenic.
Active ingredients of a saturated moisturizer
Let's now understand what is an isotonic cocktail. The Vichy experts called the term a complex of:
- mineralizing thermal water obtained by the author's technology;
- hyaluronic acid of natural origin (the component allows you to effectively retain moisture in the layers of the skin, reduce its transepidermal losses);
- vegetable sugar mannose.
The product is suitable for dry, very dry sensitive skin. Vichy guarantees that the cream does not contain:
- parabens;
- silicones;
- phenoxyethanol;
- mineral oils;
- polyethylene glycol.
The effectiveness of the cream is not an advertising chip. Vichy claims that the drug was tested under the supervision of dermatologists.
The method of application is simple: the product is applied to cleansed skin in the morning and evening. It is also possible to use after serum.
Moisturizing light cream for normal skin
Reviews of Aqualia Thermal Vichy light moisturizer for normal skin indicate that it is similar in properties to its previous composition. But the formula here is with one difference. Namely - designed for normal skin.
The words of buyers are confirmed by the manufacturer. The cream provides the same effect:
- Moisturize the skin for 48 hours after applying the composition.
- The effect of fresh and moisturized skin.
- Smoothing lines of dehydration.
- Restoration of water-mineral balance with the help of a special "isotonic cocktail".
- 100% hypoallergenic formula.
- 97% of the natural ingredients in the composition.
The product is also suitable for sensitive skin. The manufacturer guarantees that it does not contain silicones, parabens, mineral oils, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene glycol (the question of the content of these components in Vichy products worries many authors of reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy for the face). The effectiveness of the cream is clinically proven during testing under the supervision of dermatologists.
Active ingredients of a light moisturizer
Let's also take a closer look at the main ingredients:
- Thermal water "Vichy". The main advantage of the component is that it is enriched with 15 trace elements and minerals, restores the normal pH balance, protects the epidermis, promotes its regeneration, and also improves the barrier functions of the skin, effectively moisturizes it.
- Mannose Sugar. A component of natural origin, which is obtained from beech wood, birch or maple. Promotes deep hydration of the skin, enhances regeneration and improves cell adhesion.
- Hyaluronic acid. This natural component of human skin is one of the most effective hydro-fixers. The hyaluronic acid molecule is similar to a sponge: it can hold in itself a volume of water molecules 1000 times its own weight. Forms a protective film on the surface of the epidermis, moisturizes and smoothes the skin.
Instructions for use of the product are simple: it is applied morning and evening to cleansed face skin. Use after serum is possible.
Awakening eye contour balm
Let's see why there are so many enthusiastic reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy for the eyes. The fact is that this tool is designed to effectively deal with "bags" and dark circles.
The manufacturer himself characterizes his product as the first balm for the skin around the eyes. The product promotes an even distribution of moisture in the skin of this sensitive area. This helps provide a fresh and rested look throughout the day.
The composition of the product contains several active ingredients:
- Hyaluronic acid, instantly and permanently nourishing the skin with moisture.
- Aquabioril, giving a long lasting moisturizing effect.
- Carrageenan, contributing to an even distribution of moisture in the skin.
- Glycerin with a softening effect. Here, this component is presented in the highest concentration among Aqualia Thermal Vichy products.
- Thermal water that protects, soothes and regenerates the skin.
- Caffeine, which has a drainage effect, improves blood microcirculation.
Product Quality Reviews Overview
Of course, the effect of each cream for each case will be individual. But, if you analyze the reviews, you can find the following general characteristics of the funds:
- Creams are quickly absorbed, perfectly moisturize the skin without tightening it with a film and without leaving an unpleasant stickiness.
- The consistency of creams and balms is quite tender, pleasant to the skin.
- The products do not contain UV filters, and therefore are not able to completely protect the skin, you need to buy additional products.
- The effect of the application is felt not 48 declared, but about 12 hours.
- Salvation for combination skin: products relieve oily areas from shine, and dry - from peeling and irritation.
- The law "the more the better" does not apply here. Funds should be applied a little, so as not to get the unpleasant effect of oily skin.
- Cream may not be suitable for normal skin: some authors indicate that a sticky oily film remains on the face. Like glycerin.
- There are frequent cases when creams, on the contrary, could not fill dry skin with moisture. The agent was quickly absorbed, leaving a minimal effect.
Pros of using
If we look at reviews about Aqualia Thermal Vichy (light cream, eye balm, night care, etc.), we can highlight the main advantages of the line:
- Means are well absorbed, do not leave films on the surface of the skin.
- Economic use.
- Decent value for money.
- Pleasant aroma.
- Excellent texture - does not oily skin, does not leave stickiness.
- Really effective hydration even for dry skin.
Cons of use
But in other reviews of Aqualia Thermal Vichy (night, light cream, "Dynamic moisturizing" and so on) we can read the following:
- The cream does not moisturize the skin enough.
- Relatively high cost.
- Light creams cannot be called as such.
- There are no UV filters in the products.
Aqualia Thermal Vichy - a special line of products from Vichy, which provides effective hydration of the skin of any type. But customer reviews are quite contradictory: one can distinguish both worthy pluses and annoying shortcomings.