Any girl, without exception, wants to keep her skin healthy and young. Until about 25 years, the skin, as a rule, does not require any specific procedures or serious cosmetics. All problems are quickly resolved by timely nutrition or hydration.
But after 25-30 years it is already necessary to think about cosmetics - face creams, serums or masks, which contain special substances that help the beautiful half of humanity look young, fresh and beautiful.
With the onset of a certain age, the skin on a woman's face begins to change, alas, not for the better. We are talking about the appearance of wrinkles, pallor of the skin, increased sensitivity, deterioration in tone, elasticity, etc.
Naturally, any age-related changes are purely individual in nature. Some girls may have skin problems even when they are 20 years old, while others will see wrinkles only after 35. So, the designation of such a threshold is only an approximation, and is not a clear line.
The venerable manufacturers of face creams and other similar cosmetics carry out expensive research in the field of beauty, constantly introduce innovative technologies into production. Such solutions, as a rule, allow many to avoid complex and expensive procedures like mesotherapy or laser correction, as well as to refuse surgical intervention.
Of course, not all cosmetics are of such effectiveness. Branded face creams and other products are much better at coping with various problems than the same Chinese products from unknown manufacturers.
The cosmetics market is filled with all kinds of means for everything and everyone. It is very easy to get confused in all this diversity, and it is sometimes impossible to choose a really high-quality product. And not only because of the presence of all kinds of fakes, but also because of marketers shouting at every step that their remedy is the very best.
In order to somehow narrow this circle, we’ll try to understand the main criteria that you need to pay special attention to, as well as a list of the most popular and effective representatives of this segment of cosmetics.
Criterias of choice
Immediately it is worth warning that manufacturers of anti-aging facial cosmetics are a little cunning, tying certain creams to a specific age. Labels familiar to the tube like “25+” or “35+” are just another marketing ploy.
As such, age-related cosmetics simply do not exist. That is, on the one hand, we have skin and a problem associated with it, and on the other, a face cream that solves this problem. And it doesn’t matter at all how old you are: the same troubles can arise in a 25-year-old girl or in a woman over 40.
This means that before buying a face cream, you must immediately determine what tasks it should solve and what problems to get rid of.
Skin type
By the age of 25 or 30, you need to clearly study all the problems associated with the skin - its whims and some distinctive features. All beauticians adhere to approximately the same definitions: oily, dry, normal, or combination skin.
There are also some medical features, such as a tendency to allergies, a rosacea mesh or anyway irritation that came from. Well, if there is no wrinkle in sight, then buying any foundation for wrinkles from the face is at least impractical.
Night skin care
Due to the natural features of the skin, almost all young girls, without exception, do not need to use evening makeup. But after 30 years, dermatologists strongly recommend the use of a night cream for the face.
When you sleep, the skin is intensively restored and like a sponge absorbs valuable substances. Similar remedies differ from daily analogues in a more saturated composition. In addition, unlike daytime face cream, evening cosmetics are free from sunscreen elements, which, incidentally, do not always positively affect the skin.
The composition of creams
The main value of cosmetics of this kind is its effectiveness. It is achieved solely due to the constituent components. In the best face creams , moisturizing, nourishing and protective components must be present. Without them, this is no longer effective cosmetics, but another trick of advertisers.
Far from the last role, brands play here, as well as the prices of face creams. A self-respecting manufacturer will make its product as efficient as possible by including the appropriate components in the product.
If you have cosmetics in your hands without the elements described below on the tube, then it will obviously be out of place to think about whether the product is worth the money spent. Marketers can scream anything and try to convince you of the exceptional quality of cosmetics, but alas, you can not argue with the medical component. And ordinary jojoba oil will be clearly weaker than concentrated panthenol or glycerol.
Topical components of face creams:
- panthenol - regenerates the external skin;
- ceramides - significantly improve the epidermis;
- enzymes and other antioxidants (including Q10) - prevent skin aging;
- zinc oxide, mexoril, titanium dioxide and other solar filters - protect from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- elastins and collagens - give the skin elasticity;
- glycerin - provides hydration of the epidermis;
- retinoid group - is responsible for the fight against wrinkles.
Manufacturers
Next, we will figure out which face cream to choose among many brands. The entire premium segment is occupied by painfully familiar and unchanging faces for several years, such as Loccitane or Este Lauder. If you are looking for a truly effective tool, be sure to pay attention to the above brands, as well as Clinique, Lancome, Clarans, Vichy and Biotherm. Reviews about face creams from these manufacturers are mostly positive. Many users have noted the positive effect of using this product.
In the ratings of face creams in the middle price category, the brands Loreal, Nivea, Lumene, Olay are leading, as well as domestic manufacturers - Black Pearl, Black Line and Bark. For skin with individual characteristics, pharmacy cosmetics from the manufacturers of Uriage, “Topping”, “Bioderma” and Avene are quite suitable.
Next, we go directly to the list of the most notable cosmetics in this segment.
Age Expert 35+ by L'oreal Paris
Judging by user reviews, this is an almost perfect moisturizer for the face, and with a very affordable price tag. The composition has a dense, but at the same time light consistency, is easily applied to the skin and does not cause any discomfort.
After applying the cream, the epidermis becomes elastic and radiant (but not shiny). The product does not have any specific smell; therefore, it can be used without fear to raise unnecessary questions.
In addition, it is a reliable protective cream for the face in the evening and at night. It not only qualitatively moisturizes the skin, but also protects it from harmful external influences for a long time.
Benefits of the cream:
- moisturized nutrition;
- good for dry skin;
- soothes the epidermis;
- economical consumption;
- comfortable feeling after applying the cream;
- attractive price tag for the mid-price category.
The disadvantages of the tool:
- There is no anti-aging effect, although the manufacturer claims this.
Estimated cost - about 350 rubles.
Garnier Wrinkle Protection
This cream has received a lot of positive feedback from both the experts in this field and from ordinary users. Almost all products of the venerable brand are rigorously tested and subjected to clinical trials. This was not an exception and this cosmetic facial care product. That is, you do not have to worry about the dubious composition, as well as your skin.
Cream perfectly copes with the tasks assigned to it, even despite its more than democratic price tag. The composition is easy to apply and does not have a pronounced smell. It should also be noted that the product can be used before applying makeup.
Benefits of the cream:
- effective skin hydration;
- pleasant and barely noticeable aroma;
- after application, the pores do not clog;
- the skin as a result looks smooth and rejuvenated;
- correctly selected set of ingredients (does not cause allergies and irritation);
- adequate cost for the available qualities.
Minuses:
Estimated price - about 250 rubles.
Nivea Q10 Plus
This is a night facial cosmetic product from the eminent brand Nivea. Users respond positively about the product and do not note any critical flaws. The composition has a fairly dense texture and has a subtle pleasant aroma.
Cream perfectly copes with skin hydration in the evening and at night. The skin in the morning becomes pleasant to the touch and supple. Moreover, to achieve a tangible effect it is not at all necessary to apply a large amount of cream, a fairly small portion. Users in their reviews note a visible effect after several days of use.
Benefits of the cream:
- after application, the skin becomes toned and looks attractive;
- balanced and universal composition;
- economical consumption;
- night meals without clogging pores;
- perfect value for money.
The disadvantages of the tool:
- cream may not be suitable for oily skin owners.
Estimated cost - about 500 rubles.
Kora Antistress
Domestic cosmetic product for the face was created specifically to relieve stress of tired skin during the day. Moreover, the source of the latter does not matter, be it some kind of model procedures like peeling and cleaning, or the harmful effects of the environment (hypothermia or burns).
The antioxidant enzyme included in the composition will relieve the surface of the skin from minor damage and redness, and also improve the general condition of the epidermis. The consistency can be called perfectly balanced, it is neither liquid nor thick. And the composition itself is suitable for any type of skin, and for the most sensitive, and for very oily.
The cream is quickly absorbed and almost instantly has a moisturizing effect, after which the skin becomes supple and elastic. As for reviews, users leave mostly positive. True, some complain about the too short moisturizing effect, but the cost of the product does not allow us to call this point critical.
Benefits of the cream:
- perfectly balanced composition;
- a positive effect is noticeable after several applications;
- mild and pleasant aroma;
- restoration of tired and damaged skin;
- tone equalization.
Minuses:
- short moisturizing effect.
Estimated price - about 450 rubles.
Avene eluage
Anti-aging facial cosmetics from the French brand have won many awards at specialized exhibitions. She ranks first in ratings from popular magazines. The main reason is the high-quality and most effective composition based on hyaluronic acid, pure thermal water and castor oil.
A unique combination of components perfectly nourishes the skin and fights wrinkles, making problem areas young and attractive again. The rich texture of the product begins to work immediately after the first application. The skin acquires elasticity and firmness, and the face itself is noticeably transformed.
In addition, the tool helps to get rid of puffiness and has a pronounced moisturizing effect. The tube has a convenient and practical form in which dust is excluded, and the daily consumption of the composition is minimized. Many users in their reviews respond very well about the cream, making the main emphasis on its anti-aging properties. The remedy is a first-aid kit that is beautiful and balanced in price and quality.
Benefits of the cream:
- very rich and effective composition;
- the effect of rejuvenation is noticeable after the first use;
- the skin becomes more elastic;
- complex recovery of the epidermis of the face;
- pleasant sensations after application;
- economical consumption;
- convenient tube.
Disadvantages:
Estimated cost - about 2000 rubles.
Estee Lauder Advanced Time Zone
Day cream for dry face from a venerable brand is able to fall in love with almost every woman from the first minute. The product is ideal in almost everything, from the exterior to the innovative composition and amazing efficiency.
The cream is instantly absorbed into the skin and perfectly moisturizes it. The surface becomes smooth and pleasant to the touch. The texture itself is moderately oily and light, and the morning ritual of beauty is accompanied by a subtle aroma.
The cream is intended primarily for dry skin, but the composition has shown itself to be excellent and no less effective for both normal and combination skin. In addition, the product is excellent as a base for applying makeup.
As for the reviews, they are mostly positive. Many users report an almost instantaneous rejuvenation effect. But, unfortunately, not all domestic consumers liked the cost of the product. But the ideal quality, along with amazing efficiency, simply cannot be cheap, so this moment cannot be recorded in critical minuses.
Benefits of the cream:
- anti-aging effect is noticeable after the first application;
- excellent remedy for a dry face;
- the composition does not clog pores and does not tighten the skin at all;
- comfortable feeling after application;
- economical consumption;
- practical and nice looking tube design;
- amazing flavor.
Minuses:
- cost is too high for a good half of domestic consumers.
Estimated price - about 5000 rubles.
To summarize
When choosing cosmetics of such a plan, it is worth taking into account your age. The older the woman, the more specific approach her skin requires. All of the above products are of impeccable quality, efficiency and a lot of positive feedback from both experts and ordinary users. But each cream is good in its own way, and any of them can be called universal only with a big stretch.
Any cosmetics is focused on solving specific problems. If you still cannot clearly determine for yourself exactly what the problem of your facial skin is, then the best option would be to contact a cosmetologist or a dermatologist. The latter will reveal all the nuances of your skin and tell you the right and specific tool, well, or at least the ingredients that should be part of it. Just experimenting with your face, you see, is not the best idea. And experts take responsibility for your skin, so do not hesitate to ask them for help.