Which cream will save from rashes? What is better to use in the cold? What to take with you on vacation? We have collected 45 best face creams for all occasions according to cosmetologists and BeautyHack editors.

Victoria Goncharuk

Dermatocosmetologist, specialist of the O2 Aesthetic Services Center

Face cream Hydra-Filler, Filorga

Despite the oily texture, the cream is quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky film. The tool moisturizes well, evens out the tone, does not cause redness and improves complexion. Can be used directly - apply only to dry places. The cream has a very rich and good composition: revidrate - the latest generation of moisturizing complexes, myristil phospho-malate - increases the activity of enzymes that promote epidermis renewal, soleros extract - stimulates the synthesis of lipids in the stratum corneum.

Price: 3 410 rub.

Face cream Génifique Nutrics, Lancôme

In winter, due to dry air and temperature changes, the skin needs special care, nutrition and hydration. When dehydrated, it quickly loses its elasticity, fine wrinkles become noticeable, peeling begins. I solve these problems with Lancome's Génifique Nutrics - the perfect winter option. They can be used in the morning and evening.

The consistency is thick, but the cream is quickly absorbed. If you have oily skin, apply it at night - during the day it can provoke shine.

The packaging of Génifique Nutrics says "youth activator". However, there are no age restrictions - it is suitable for both young and aging skin.

Price: RUB 6,030

Deep Repair Balm, Teoxane

Good alternative to night cream. The balm is suitable for all skin types without age restrictions. I especially recommend paying attention to it in case of hypersensitivity, peeling and after aesthetic procedures (laser, injections) - it helps to recover better and faster after exposure. Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory arnica extract and helichrysum extract, which fights hematomas.

Price: 2 160 rub.

Irina Gnedina

Cosmetologist of the health and beauty center "White Garden"

Cleansing cream for face and neck La Crème des Crèmes, Joëlle Ciocco

The cream removes traces of stress and fatigue and works as an anti-age care. 2015 saffron (antioxidant), black cumin oil (enhances the skin's natural barrier) and rose water (lifting effect).

Apply the cream with massage movements in the morning and evening on cleansed skin. Don't forget your neck and décolleté.

Price: 31 350 rubles.

Anti-aging face cream Dheanne, Anne Simonine

I recommend applying this cream in the morning on cleansed skin. It contains many unusual natural ingredients. For example, wild yam extract contains diosgenin, which is responsible for cell regeneration and estrogen production. Tritizol, a product of wheat germ processing, works as an antioxidant and protects the skin from UV rays. The cream also contains moisturizing extracts of Aloe Vera and centifolia (terry rose), vitamins A and E, which improve collagen production.

Price: 15 711 rub.

Anti-wrinkle face cream Mat Reverser, Joëlle Ciocco

Suitable for girls with a dull complexion and enlarged pores. Do not recommend if you have sensitive skin. The cream copes with age spots, brightens the face, increasing cellular activity.

In the composition of tomato fruit extract, passionflower seed oil, stimulating cellular renewal. The amino acid carnitine strengthens the skin, while the peptide matrikine restores the dermis and activates collagen neosynthesis.

Price: 9 850 rub.

Intensive anti-aging cream Youth Intensive Crème, iS Clinical

Sufficiently dense cream with an age limit - 40+. Recommended for women with dry, dehydrated skin. Main ingredients: sodium hyaluronate (retains moisture in the dermis), hyaluronic acid microspheres, antioxidant vitamin C and copper tripeptide-1, which stimulates collagen synthesis. It also contains superoxide dismutase, a natural enzyme that fights the signs of aging by scavenging free radicals.

Price: 9 990 RUB

Nourishing energizing cream Prime Regenera I, Valmont

The main ingredient of the cream, which at one time made the Valmont brand incredibly popular, is a triple molecule of DNA and RNA. DNA is extracted from Canadian salmon milk by extraction. The composition of the triple molecule includes macronutrients calcium, magnesium and sodium. DNA and RNA control protein synthesis, increase the biological activity of cells.

The tool moisturizes, improves skin color, protects in the cold. Apply it in the evening to cleansed skin. The cream is good for its versatility: it can be used in adulthood and when the first signs of aging appear (optimal age is 30+).

Price: RUB 14,490

Olga Shemonaeva

plastic surgeon

Face Cream Redenyal Acido Ialuronico 0.2%

The composition includes hyaluronic acid in a small concentration, due to which it does not provoke morning swelling when used before bedtime. The cream is saturated with amino acids and plant extracts. Thanks to him, I do not need any tonal and matting products - an even complexion, no inflammation, softness and necessary skin hydration.

Price: 2 290 rub.

Serum for face DermaClear Serum, Dermaquest

Perfectly moisturizes, removes hyperkeratosis, opens and cleanses pores. I love this serum for its pleasant smell and amazing results. It is felt that the tool gives not just a cosmetic effect, but really cares.

Price: 6 067 rub.

Angelica Uzhva

Dermatocosmetologist. Beauty Center Specialist

Mattifying cream Clearing T-care Cream, Sferangs

This cream of the Korean brand Sferangs is designed specifically for oily and problem skin. It is also suitable if you have acne. As part of the product, loess extract is a kind of clay saturated with minerals. It cleanses the skin without causing irritation. Also among the components there are plant extracts (tea tree, hyssop, buddleia), which work as antioxidants and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Bonus: the cream cleanses the pores and normalizes the sebaceous glands, making the skin matte.

Price: 5 100 rub.

Cream for problem skin Wonder Cream, Purity Herbs Island

It has a specific "pharmacy" smell, no fragrances, only natural ingredients. I love all the products from the Icelandic brand Purity Herbs Island, but I especially recommend this for oily problem skin. In the composition of Icelandic moss extract (antibacterial properties), celandine (soothes the skin), glacial water (normalizes water balance). Apply the cream morning and evening to cleansed skin.

Price: 2 999 rub.

Seboregulating and keratoregulating cream Cleanance K, Avene

This Avene cream contains glycolic and salicylic acids, so I advise you to apply it in the evening so as not to increase skin sensitivity to UV rays. It is non-comedogenic (does not clog pores or cause breakouts), so it is definitely suitable for people with oily problem skin. With regular use, the cream will even out complexion and reduce age spots. The tool can be used from 12 years.

Price: 696 rub.

Corrective balm Derma Blemish Balm, Cell Fusion C

I recommend this product of the Korean brand Cell Fusion C to clients after invasive cosmetic procedures: biorevitalization, mesotherapy and others. One of the main tasks is to improve cell regeneration. Its use is a guarantee that you will not have dryness and peeling after the procedure with a beautician.

The balm will help out if you have sensitive skin with irritations - it will relieve redness and inflammation and protect against pigmentation (there is arbutin in the composition for this). Aloe juice, extracts of ailanthus and matricaria give a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect. Use it daily - apply to cleansed skin.

Price: 3999 rub.

Natalya Rodina

Cosmetologist of the Health and Beauty Center "White Garden"

Cream UV-Osk SPF 30, Tebiskin

The main feature of the SPF-series of the Italian brand Tebiskin is a wide variety of sunscreens. This was created specifically for oily and problem skin (not all brands have such). Besides the fact that the cream protects against ultraviolet rays, it also mattifies and regulates the production of sebum. Doesn't clog pores.

Price: 3 500 rub.

Cream Blossom Cerate, Joëlle Ciocco

The consistency of the cream resembles wax. In the composition of bee milk, apricot oil, essential oils of mimosa, rose, narcissus. The tool helps out if you have overdried or chapped skin. Wear it under cream or use it as a mask after sun exposure if you feel dry. Suitable for all skin types.

Price on request

Natalia Egorenkova

Cosmetologist

Cream Kiwicha Night Cream, Klapp

The German brand was founded by naturopathic physician Gerhard Klapp in 1980. One of the brand's innovations is ASA Peel peeling with five fruit acids in its composition, developed in the mid-80s and patented by the Klapp group of companies. Dr. Klapp was one of the first to use vitamins A and C in cosmetics.

The basis of this cream is amaranth oil, which grows in South America and was actively used by the Incas (hence the name of the series of products - "Kiwicha"). The oil contains vitamins A, D, B1, B2, which penetrate deep into the epidermis due to squalene (conductor component), moisturize and nourish the skin. The cream is very light, not felt after application. The composition of plant components (in addition to amaranth oil, there are peanut oils, jojoba, rosemary leaf extract, aloe vera), no gluten, mineral and silicone oils, synthetic fragrances and dyes.

Price: 4100 rubles.

Rose Infusion Night Cream, Académie Scientifique de Beauté

The oldest European brand was created by Dr. Alexander Lamotte in 1980. An important fact: since 1936, the brand has been creating creams with collagen in the composition, on average, each Académie Scientifique de Beauté product contains 30 natural ingredients.

In the Pink Infusion cream, it is Provence rose oil, cypress essential oil, mimosa wax, jojoba, shea and macadamia oils, French peach extract. Oils strengthen the skin and create a film that protects the skin from moisture loss.

Apply with massage movements.

Price on request

Night renewing cream Perfect Skin Refiner, Teoxane

I recommend this product to clients with pigmentation. It brightens the skin, reduces pores and gives the face a healthy glow. The composition contains glycolic (about 10%), hyaluronic acid and the Novhyal® G component (Teoxane patent) - a precursor of hyaluronic acid that strengthens the epidermis and dermis and accelerates metabolic processes. After the release of the cream, Teoxane conducted a test on 24 volunteers who used the product for 15 days, after which cosmetologists and they themselves diagnosed the visible skin improvements that I described above.

Price on request

Cream Phytocell Arganight Cream, Cholley

The cream is good for dry and very dry skin, but is suitable if emergency hydration is needed (after a vacation at sea, for example). Apply it on the face with massage movements and “driving in” with your fingers in the neck and décolleté area. The IC-RAMP technology patented by the Swiss brand is based on the ability of the skin to regenerate at the intercellular level (this is how the skin heals after a cut, for example).

Cholley products stimulate the production of fibroblasts that produce extracellular matrix: collagen and elastane. The main component of the cream is an extract of argan tree stem cells. Since this plant is an endangered species and is under the protection of UNESCO, a patented technology is used to extract stem cells from small parts of argan. Other active ingredients that stimulate skin renewal are crocus bulb and wormwood extracts.

Price: 21400 rubles.

Turn Over Stimulating Night Cream, Dermaceutic

This is an anti-aging cream that can be used from the age of 30 - it fights the first signs of aging and stimulates cell renewal. After regular use, the skin becomes soft and the face fresh.

As part of glycolic acid, which works as a light peeling, reduces the adhesion of keratin cells in the stratum corneum of the epidermis and exfoliates dead particles. When applying, avoid the area around the eyes.

Price: 2 965 rubles.

Xenia Wagner

Creative Director of BeautyHack

Night cream Predermine Sculpting Night Cream, Darphin

By consistency, it is dense, like frozen butter, which is appropriate and logical for the night - unlike other times of the day, at night we are not in a hurry and do not activate facial expressions, which means that it is easier for a dense agent to absorb properly and do its job.

The anti-aging cream is too early for me. Its main action is modeling. Elasticity, stimulation of collagen production, lifting and all that (although it attacks mimic wrinkles, and I have a million of them, like Chatsky's torment).

The composition is 84% ​​natural, the main players in it are the extract of trifoli leaves, tuberose and Florentine iris root. To me, not a chemist or a dermatologist, these beautiful words mean nothing, but the promise from the press release to “immediately increase skin density” is really no joke. After application and a light massage with a special spatula, you really get the feeling that you put a corset on your face - it seems to be all cheered up and tightened. I don't even want to sleep anymore.

At the same time, unlike many anti-age products, the cream does not tighten the skin, on the contrary, it nourishes it well due to the fact that, in addition to the listed magical semi-flowers, there is also vitamin E in the composition.

Like all Darphin products, the cream smells great and, in general, solid endorphins from its use - a massage with a beautiful spatula, an “expensive” consistency (dense, but not vaseline), a girly pink jar. The shoulder blade, by the way, is really an effective thing, or rather, the massage that it provides. The brand has been practicing special modeling massage techniques throughout its history, that is, for almost 60 years. In Europe, women sit on Darphin for years (go to any Parisian pharmacy and you will definitely see a light green stand), but in general the brand is represented in 45 countries.

If you have something to model or it's time to take care of the prevention of this issue, if your skin is prone to dryness, and also if you like dense textures and ritualistic care, you can take Predermine in pencil. Although I don’t need a lift yet, I still use my jar, because the nutrition and restorative effect is also great.

Price: about 7,500 rubles.

Karina Andreeva

Editor-in-Chief BeautyHack

Creams Moisture Surge and Dramatically Different, Clinique

These two products I call the real saviors of my dry skin. I use Dramatically Different (greater in texture) most often in the winter, and the lighter Moisture Surge in the summer or as a base for makeup.

Dramatically Different is a soft yellow gel that looks oily when applied to the skin, although no oils are found in the composition. Works on "5+" - copes with peeling and perfectly nourishes the skin. Very often I apply it with a greasy layer as a night mask: it is absorbed in 20 minutes, so you can not be afraid to stain the pillow. Contains sodium hyaluronate and glycerin for intense hydration. Skin is strengthened with sunflower seed oil, barley and cucumber extracts in the formula.

Moisture Surge is an excellent choice for skin hydration. It contains aloe water, which restores the skin's moisture barrier, and vitamins C, E and green tea provide a powerful antioxidant effect. Absorbed in the first two minutes - after 15-20 you can already apply foundation.

Price for Moisture Surge Cream: 1 359 rubles. Price for Dramatically Different Cream: 2,000 rubles.

Serum Hydra Boost Serum, Elemis

The gel serum of the legendary English brand is absorbed instantly. I put it on in the morning before moisturizer. After a couple of days, I noticed that the skin became healthier and denser: for this I fell in love with this remedy. Contains nere seed extract to help skin retain moisture. Oils of bergamot, sweet orange, mandarin nourish and soften it.

Price: 4 077 rub.

Cream Rose Facial Cream, Ausganica

The texture of this cream resembles whipped cream - soft and airy. Absorbed in a minute and perfectly moisturized the skin. Rich in a complex of nourishing ingredients - an extract of olive leaves, rose hips, hibiscus, roses and beaks. Smells like a rose. If using in the morning, blot with a tissue before applying foundation.

Price: 4 970 rubles.

Face cream Crème Riche Hydrante, Eisenberg

My main problem is that the skin around the eyes and in the nose area is flaky, and especially in winter. This tool has been helping me out for more than a year - when the problem is activated with renewed vigor, I first use it for two days in the morning and evening, and then once a day (usually in the morning). The cream envelops the skin - for moisturizing and nourishing it contains hyaluronic acid, vitamins A and E, evening primrose and macadamia oils, essential oils of lemon and orange. I love that it is not greasy in texture and after it you can start makeup - just wait 5-7 minutes until the balm is absorbed. It copes with peeling perfectly, and the skin looks hydrated and nourished. I put it on my lips instead of a balm - a great idea if you plan on matte lipstick for the whole day.

Price: 5 749 rub.

Face cream Regenera II, Valmont

The soft yellow cream is very oily and rich in texture - I immediately got the feeling that it would nourish the skin to the fullest, and the flair did not let me down. The main thing is not to apply too much before going out: one pea of ​​cream is enough for the whole face (otherwise it will shine a lot, which is not very comfortable). But you can forget about applying makeup immediately after - I recommend waiting at least an hour. I love using it before running in the park in winter. It protects perfectly from frost, and the skin is incredibly soft and velvety to the touch after an hour and a half after application (when the product is definitely absorbed) (even if there were peelings before). By the way, the manufacturer advises to warm the product in your hands before use - I tried it - and then distributed it on the skin with massage movements.

At night I use it as a mask - I apply a little more than in the morning (two or three peas on the whole face), keep it for 30-40 minutes, after which I remove the remnants with a napkin. Despite the fact that my skin is young and it’s too early for me to think about anti-aging care, I still liked the cream - dry skin is especially prone to the early manifestation of wrinkles, and the product prevents these processes. I drew attention to the interesting composition of the formula: triple DNA, RNA and Peptides +

Price: RUB 16,245

Face cream Argan Nourishing Cream Skinovage PX, Babor

A special plus means - suitable for any type of skin. This cream revived my dry (and even too much after the Moscow cold weather!) in a couple of days. I recommend applying in the morning before going out, when makeup is needed only in the evening. All day long, the product will nourish the skin and protect it from the cold. The texture of this peach-colored gel is not too oily, but you can’t call it light either.

As part of argan oil, macadamia nut, shea butter, avocado, mango, pomegranate seed extract (optimizes the distribution of moisture within the skin), as well as alpine stem cells to prevent premature aging. I like that the product relieves the feeling of tightness and perfectly moisturizes.

Price: 4990 rubles.

Daria Sizova

BeautyHack editor

Nourishing vitamin cream Renight, Comfort Zone

I have dry skin, and in winter it completely turns into the Sahara desert. Therefore, I cannot do without night care in order to somehow reanimate the skin after a day in the cold and wind. Renight cream contains 88% natural ingredients, including such fighters for skin restoration as shea butter, goji berries, macadamia, jojoba and vitamin E.

I apply the cream at night, after cleansing the skin with tonic. During the night, it nourishes the skin well, and in the morning it looks supple and toned! I think this is the merit of hyaluronic acid in the composition

Price: about 4,000 rubles.

Protective soothing face cream Pur Confort, Guinot

During the cold period, any skin becomes sensitive, so gentle and soothing care will not be superfluous. Cream from Guinot is ideal for young ladies who, leaving the house, immediately become the heroines of the fairy tale "Morozko". When applied, there is a feeling that a light veil falls on the face, but the cream is absorbed very quickly: you will not have time to finish your coffee before you can apply foundation. Any, even the most capricious tone will lie flat (I checked!).

But it is better to use the product during the day - it will not be enough for night protection. A big bonus is the SPF in the composition, which is also needed in winter.

Price: 750 rubles.

Face cream Eau Thermale Light Water Cream SPF20, Uriage

My find is a lightweight water-based cream from Uriage. I use it in the morning - it's light and does a great job as a make-up base. The main component of the cream is thermal water. Moisturizing for the whole day is enough. Doesn't clog pores.

Price: 1035 rub.

Nourishing cream 24 hours Crème Nutrisysteme 24 H, Methode Cholley

When my skin needs extra nourishment, this cream from the Swiss brand comes to the rescue. It has a soft texture that is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy film. And the skin feels nourished all day long. Bonus - a composition that is rich in vitamins and chamomile extract. With regular use, the skin becomes more elastic and firm.

Price: 6 600 rubles.

Cream-nutrition for the face "Pot of honey", Organic Kitchen

I dearly love budget funds. Finding good cosmetics among affordable brands is my hobby. This cream is one of the best finds in recent times. I use it at night when I need "heavy artillery" to moisturize and nourish the skin after several layers of decorative cosmetics. Contains natural ingredients. The main one is organic honey, which is responsible for deep hydration. Be careful - the product is absorbed for a long time. If you apply it before makeup, it instantly rolls up.

Price: 55 rub.

Anastasia Speranskaya

BeautyHack editor

Moisturizing face cream Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl's

Back in 1851, the Dutchman John Keel opened a pharmacy in New York and installed a skeleton in it to explain to the client the structure of the human body and the purpose of drugs. Now about 800 of these skeletons meet customers in Kiehl's stores around the world. The brand gained unprecedented popularity, and even the mayor of New York proclaimed November 12 as Brand Day (by the way, now Kiehl's in Russia is having a class).

It is not surprising that over such a long history, the brand has many bestsellers, one of which is the Ultra Facial cream. After the first application, I understood why so many people love it - it is an absolutely standard and very high-quality moisturizer for the face. Standard - because it suits any skin type, as the texture is not too oily, but also moderately nourishing. Another plus is that the cream is not afraid of cold weather, it was even tested during an expedition to Greenland and climbing Everest. After application, the skin feels comfortable, as if wrapped in a soft blanket - irritations and redness disappear, and the face remains moisturized throughout the day.

The composition of the moisturizing oil is squalane, obtained from olives - it is well compatible with subcutaneous fat, as well as antharticin - mined, you guessed it, in Antarctica. Together they protect the skin from dryness and damage at the lowest possible temperatures, and it is thanks to this magical “tandem” that you can forget about flaking in winter once and for all.

Price: 2 200 rubles.

Moisturizer with ceramides Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream, Holika Holika

Many thanks to the Korean brand Holika Holika for taking such good care of us, the owners of sensitive skin, which suffers so much in winter. Cream with ceramides is part of a special line of products designed specifically for dry and irritated skin.

In a canary-colored jar, there is a cream with a creamy texture, which at first glance seems very dense. When applied, the cream does not melt and is not absorbed in seconds, like water, but seems to envelop the skin, like a moisturizing mask. My skin does not need such intensive moisturizing, but, to my surprise, the cream did not leave a greasy film, but smoothed the skin and even made it a little matte. There was no trace of small peelings - this is the merit of ceramides, which make the skin soft and silky. The cream also contains enzymes that stimulate skin renewal, and my favorite lavender oil - it relieves irritation and relieves visible symptoms of stress. An additional bonus for lovers of natural cosmetics - the cream does not contain mineral oils, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances and other chemicals.

Price: 1 340 rub.

Nourishing Face Cream, Dr. Konopka's

If you have ever wondered who Dr. Konopka is and why the brand was named after him, I tell you: this is a Tallinn pharmacist who decided to devote his whole life to studying medicinal herbs and creating ideal products for skin and hair. In 1938, he published a whole book of recipes with his own money, but due to the fact that the circulation was small, the book went unnoticed. And now, after 75 years, they decided to revive the recipes of a talented pharmacist - and this is how the well-known brand appeared.

Nourishing face cream also has a history - it contains essences based on Dr. Konopka's medicinal herbs. The product with a very dense texture resembles slightly melted butter - it is a pleasure to apply to dry and dehydrated skin. As part of vitamins, fatty acids and sea buckthorn fruit oil - they provide the skin with the necessary nutrition in the winter and prevent moisture loss, enhancing protective functions. I advise you to apply either half an hour before makeup, or at night - the cream needs time to be completely absorbed. But then the skin becomes soft and smooth, foundation perfectly fits on it, and oily sheen does not appear during the day.

Price: 375 rubles.

Night cream Night Recovery Cream-Oil, Elemis

Peptide cosmetics have long won the hearts of those who want to restore youth and freshness to the skin, as peptides (or simply organic proteins) start the rejuvenation process and stimulate cell renewal. Despite the impressive hydration, the night cream-oil is instantly absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy film on the face.

You do not have to wait long for the product to be absorbed, and be afraid to leave greasy marks on the pillow. In the morning, the skin looks even and radiant, like a Disney princess, as if you had at least 10 hours of sleep. Night violet oil in the composition will not leave indifferent lovers of cosmetics with a pleasant aroma - moreover, warm floral notes perfectly help me tune in to a deep healthy sleep.

Price: 4 320 rubles.

Face cream L'Oxygenante In-Tense, Aura Chakè

If you have been looking for a cream that will make you feel luxurious for a long time, try the Aura Chakè French dermo-cosmetic mask. The founder of the brand was inspired by the story of the Egyptian princess Ora Shake, who managed to find the secret of preserving youth and her appearance did not change throughout her life. Ora prepared "magic" potions, and kept the recipes in the strictest confidence.

Of course, you won’t fool us with such fairy tales - we don’t need drugs, we need super cream! So L’Oxygènante In-Tense instantly makes the skin beautiful - it helps to saturate it with oxygen and saves it from drying out. Egyptian princesses hardly suffered from polluted city air, but we know this firsthand. The product enhances the protective functions of the skin, improves the structure and relaxes the facial muscles - all thanks to the molecules of perfluorodecoline (try to pronounce this word five times without hesitation). The composition and plant extracts - they saturate the skin with vitamins and protect against temperature changes.

Price: 12 800 rubles.

Natalia Kapitsa

BeautyHack editor

Moisturizing oil-free gel Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream, Kiehl's

For a long time I could not choose a face cream for myself - most of the skin began to shine very much an hour after application. The cosmetologist advised me to pay attention to fluids and gels. Kiehl's oil-free product - love at first use. A lightweight, virtually fragrance-free gel that glides on easily, absorbs in seconds to instantly smooth skin. The composition does not contain silicones, parabens and fragrances - Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream is made according to all the laws of proper organics. I apply morning and evening every day. Can be used as a make-up base - the tonal base lies more evenly on the gel, and the face begins to shine only by the end of the day.

Price: 2000 rub.

Cream with lifting effect Sublime Skin Serum, Comfort Zone

For the first time, I came across this tool in a miniature travel kit - by the way, a very convenient thing for those who like to travel with hand luggage.

I don’t have wrinkles yet, but a small hall has formed in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe nasolabial folds - “thank you” to active facial expressions. Regular use of Sublime Skin Serum helped to get rid of this "trouble". The cream perfectly moisturizes and improves elasticity.

On oily skin, the product behaves perfectly - no film and shine. I apply the cream only on the places of creases - it works!

Price on request.

Sudocrem

With oily skin prone to rashes, Sudocrem simply must be on the shelf. Pharmaceutical agent based on zinc oxide relieves redness, irritation and inflammation within a few hours after application. Of the additional components: cinnamite - substances with antifungal properties, lanolin, soothing the skin, benzoate - promotes skin regeneration and epithelium growth. Sudocrem is good for eczema, sunburn, abrasions, inflammatory elements on the skin.

To quickly get rid of rashes, I apply the product at night, and in the morning I do a glycolic peel - that's it.

Price: 500 rubles.

Ultra Rich Moisturizer Cream, Ultraceuticals

Moisturizing and oily skin are two difficult concepts to combine. It's easier to find a needle in a haystack than a nourishing cream that doesn't cover your face with a thick layer of shine in the T-zone. This mission was accomplished by Ultraceuticals! Despite the fact that the packaging says “for dry to very dry skin”, my oily skin was grateful for its velvety, smoothness and 100% matte finish. The consistency of the cream is more like melted ice cream - it is thick and dense. A special spoon is provided for application - there is no chance to overdo it with precious grams and then think where else to apply the excess. Ultra Rich Moisturizer Cream is instantly absorbed without leaving a greasy film. The cream has an excellent composition: shea butter, linoleic acid, ceramides, vitamin E, panthenol - powerful artillery against peeling, irritation and dryness. The tool must be on the shelf for peeling lovers - after retinol, it quickly soothed irritated skin. I use it both in the morning and in the evening - cosmetics lay down evenly and do not float.

Price: 6 500 rub.

Julia Kozoliy

BeautyHack editor

Ultra-nourishing comfort cream for the face "Shea", L "Occitane

“The basis of the product is shea butter. As part of the cream, it is exactly 25%. Due to this, the concentration of the cream is very dense, reminiscent of a butter. At the same time, the cream is instantly absorbed, does not leave a greasy sheen and is very economically consumed! I've been using it for a month, and the volume of the product has decreased by only one tenth. My skin is sensitive to any greasy textures, but with this cream, they seem to have “melted”. In the morning and in the evening, it absorbs everything to the last drop, and I do not feel discomfort and can immediately apply the tone.

Price: 2990 rubles.

Delicate nourishing cream Mandel Wohltuende Gesichtscreme, Weleda

I recommend this cream to owners of dry skin or those who need hypernutrition in winter. I belong to the second category of beautyholics, so I don’t use Weleda every day or hand it to my husband when he complains about dry skin from frost and winds.

The main component of the cream is almond oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. The composition also contains plum seed oil and beeswax - only nine components. This mix really nourishes, but also leaves a greasy sheen if you have a mixed skin type. Therefore, I do not recommend applying it immediately before makeup. Wait until the agent is absorbed.

Weleda experts recommend the entire almond series (except creams it contains milk and oil) for sensitive skin prone to redness. The composition does not contain perfume fragrances, so the cream will not cause additional irritation.

Price: 1200 rubles.

Anastasia Lyagushkina

BeautyHack Correspondent

Universal face cream Cream Expert Rhodiola Power Cream, Vprove

The cream is enclosed in a 35 ml tube. This will please those who are not used to getting their hands into a jar of product. I simply squeeze out the required amount of cream (the applicator helps control the volume) and close the lid. Residues do not flow out and do not stain the tube.

The cream is included in the hypoallergenic Expert line, so it is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. The product itself is very light, gentle, has an unobtrusive sweet aroma of ginseng and jojoba. Aloe vera and rhodiola are responsible for moisturizing and restoring the skin. You can apply it locally to deal with flaking. In any case, there will be no greasy and sticky film left.

Price: 2200 rubles.

Moisturizing cream sorbet Creme Sorbet hydratante, Caudalie

Pale pink strawberry ice-cream-colored packaging and the delicious name "Cream-Sorbet" insistently indicate that a whipped, airy dessert for the skin awaits inside. The cream really resembles berry mousse, sorbet or whipped cream. The product lays down on the skin with a light layer, is instantly absorbed and perfectly moisturizes.

In winter, my skin, like most people, becomes more sensitive. This is expressed in the appearance of redness and dryness. Cream Caudalie perfectly copes with all this! A couple of minutes after application, you can do makeup without using an additional base or primer.

On the labels of cosmetics, the composition is written in small print, which cannot be understood at first glance. But we'll try! This will help us Tatyana Sinitsyna, cosmetologist-esthetician at the Institute of Restorative Medicine.

All cosmetic procedures one way or another begin with determining the type of skin. Having learned our type, we will be able to correct the resulting imbalance, which violates our beautiful appearance. Yes, and the product on the label can be selected, only being absolutely sure that you have dry, and not combination skin.

Today we will be interested in three areas of our beautiful body that we want to keep young and beautiful - the face, eyelids and hands. It is these areas that become dehydrated over the years and undergo strong age-related changes. Our task is not only to prevent aging, but also to cure and nourish the skin so that it is not only smooth and taut, but also shines with health.

That other guy...

Type "normal (read - perfect) skin" occurs in selected happy female units and in children under 10 years old, so this type can be ignored, it does not cause any problems to its owner.

Laws of Choice

Cream for oily skin should consist of water in oil, cream for dry skin should consist of oil in water. What does it mean? As part of a cream for oily skin, water should be in the first places on the list, and only then oils and other ingredients. For dry skin - on the contrary, oils should be the first in the composition, and only after them everything else. Vitamin E must be present in a cream for aging skin. For morning moisturizing, owners of oily skin use gels. In the evening, full-fledged creams are used. Owners of dry and combination skin use creams both during the day and in the evening. However, in frosty winter weather, before going for a walk, creams are also recommended for owners of oily skin.

oily skin type - the skin is thick (seemingly dense), the pores are enlarged, even at a distance they are clearly visible. The complexion is often greyish. Although it is believed that oily skin is less prone to aging, yet this type gives its wearer a lot of trouble - a tendency to inflammatory elements: black dots (comedones), pustules (pustules), acne (papules), etc.

dry skin type - even, smooth, matte shade, often has a “marbling effect” (as if transparent). The pores are so small that they are not visible even upon closer examination. Inflammatory processes almost never bother the hostess of a dry skin type, but she has enough of her own problems - early wrinkles, "crow's feet" near the eyes, then near the lips, pronounced facial wrinkles on the forehead. Such skin is most often sensitive (it manifests itself especially badly in cold and windy weather - it instantly begins to peel off).

Combination skin type - perhaps the most common. Such skin combines the "charms" of oily type - shine and enlarged pores in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and dry type - flaky skin on the cheeks. Although there are other combinations.

Why do we need cream at all?

Under the influence of the external environment, our skin loses moisture, nutrients, hence (due to unsaturation) it becomes gray, the pores become clogged with dirt and become inflamed, black dots or wrinkles appear. What is the effect of cosmetics?

A cream for dry skin is designed to moisturize and saturate the upper layers, for oily skin - to saturate and close pores, for combination skin - to smooth out contrasts, to solve two problems at once.

Our skin is covered with a water-lipid mantle, the task of which is to create a barrier, preventing excess moisture from evaporating, but also preventing disease-causing agents from passing inside. BAVs (biologically active substances), which are part of cosmetics, break through this shell in order to deliver vitamins, water, oils directly to the cells. Soon the water-lipid mantle is restored, but the cells are already filled with the substances we need, which means that the skin looks great and feels great.

Little label tricks

No matter how attractive the design of a skin care product, from now on we are only interested in the composition indicated on the jar. How to read this abracadabra?

From big to small

Theory. The funds that are indicated are arranged there in a special way. The very first is the ingredient whose content in this substance dominates, and then in descending order of concentration. This principle is used by all cosmetic companies without exception.

Practice. For example, you liked a beautiful pink tube. The advertisement reads: "Velvet Rose Petal Cream." We look at the composition: if the extract of rose leaves or the roses themselves are listed at the end of a long list of ingredients, you can be sure that their amount in this cream is so small that the promised miraculous result of their action is doubtful.

Mutation Cream

Theory. In no case should the cream contain formaldehyde and its derivatives. Careless manufacturers sometimes use this tool as a preservative.

Practice. In many countries, formaldehyde is officially recognized as a carcinogen - a substance that, penetrating the skin, destroys it, up to cell mutation. Even hypothetically, we do not need such results! If you see the word formalinum (formaldehyde solution) on the label, don't buy it.

This mysterious paraben

Theory. Parabens are preservatives that are used in almost all products. So, in the composition of creams, you can find substances whose names end in "-paraben". For example, butylparaben (Butylparaben), methylparaben (Methylparaben), propylparaben (Propylparaben). This preservative has excellent antifungal and antibacterial properties, which allows for a long-term preservation of a cosmetic product, especially rich in natural ingredients. However, in addition to excellent qualities, in rare cases, it can cause allergic dermatitis and, according to some studies, be a provocateur of breast cancer.

Several expert studies have shown that there is an indirect link between the presence of parabens and breast cancer. High levels of parabens were found in cancerous tumors in 18 out of 20 women. Molecular biologist Philippa Darbre reported that the ether form of parabens found in the tumor indicates that they may have come from the outside, that is, they were applied to the skin using, for example, a deodorant, cream or body spray. Another indirect evidence of the dangers of parabens is that 60% of all breast tumors are found in only one fifth of the breast area - the upper outer square closest to the armpits.

Practice. Cosmetics should not contain more than 0.3% parabens. And if you saw a paraben with the prefix “iso-” (for example, isobutylparaben), then this remedy should definitely be abandoned. In addition, if an allergic reaction occurs to a cosmetic product, it is most often associated with the reaction of your skin to the paraben. For allergy sufferers who cannot tolerate even the smallest dose of these preservatives, there are now special organic cosmetics.

What's useful?

The composition of all creams, emulsions, gels includes a certain number of components. These are water, oil, biologically active substances (BAS), vitamins, amino acids, emulsifiers and some preservatives.

Do not be afraid if you see a bunch of obscure substances with scary names in the composition of the product. Yes, perhaps these are preservatives, but they are also necessary to preserve the properties of the cream and extend its shelf life. However, in the right product, preservatives are in the last places on the list, and this, as we remember, indicates a small dose of their content.

By the way, the “terrible” names in the composition of the product sometimes do not mean chemistry at all. These may be emulsifiers and antioxidants created from plant extracts. Such components contribute to the healing of pustules, sores, cracks. Also, emulsifiers ensure that the product does not delaminate, has a uniform structure. For example, Gliceril Stearate, Carbomer (allows you to get transparent, non-sticky textures), Polysosbate 20 (based on vegetable oils, used for cream viscosity).

The content of this or that plant in the cream directly depends on what type of skin the cream is intended for. For example, for oily skin, strawberries are perfect, for dry and combination skin - lavender, St. John's wort.

It is great if the magic component azulene is present in the composition of the product. This substance is obtained from medicinal herbs: chamomile, wormwood, common yarrow, valerian, St. John's wort. Azulene soothes, heals, nourishes and nourishes.

Oil speaks volumes

According to the oils indicated on the label, you can guess the true purpose of the cream. If coconut, then the cream is designed to soften, olive, vegetable - to moisturize.

It is good if such agents as panthenol (pantenol) and allantoin (allantoin) are included. The first component has a softening and regenerating effect, rejuvenates the skin. The second exhibits a softening and moisture-retaining effect, eliminates peeling, and enhances skin regeneration.

If vitamins A, E, D, K are present in the cream, then a special fatty base is necessary for their dissolution and assimilation, most often Lecitin is used for this (it is both an emulsifier and a BAS). And lecithin is made from egg yolk or from soybean oil.

Vitamins in cosmetics can also be added not in pure, but in synthesized form - in the form of extracts or extracts from plants and vegetables. For example, Tocopheryl Acetate is a synthetic vitamin E derived from vegetable oils (highly recommended for aging skin).

The principle of "cosmetic snuffbox"

Creams, and any cosmetic products, are recommended to be purchased not in jars, but in tubes or in bottles with a dispenser. The fact is that antioxidants, vitamins and other useful substances begin to work actively in the air, but if the jar is open, then the cream simply loses its properties. But if you still had a chance to purchase a jar that is dear to your heart, then when using the cream, apply the principle of a “cosmetic snuffbox” - clench your hand into a fist, turn your thumb up towards you. This formed area between the thumb and forefinger is called a cosmetic snuffbox. Apply as much cream to this area with a special spatula as you usually need for the procedure, and immediately cover the jar tightly.

We read and understand!

Let's take any cream, even for hands, one of the well-known brands, which claims that the cream not only moisturizes, but also softens the skin, and the effect lasts for two days. Hand cream composition:

Aqua- water, which means that this product has the most water, and therefore the cream is for oily skin.

Clicerin- glycerin, in itself, is a good substance, suitable for moisturizing, but if it is in the first rows in the list of ingredients, then this cosmetic product is not suitable for dry and normal skin. Glycerin in high concentration can draw its own moisture from the skin.

Dimenthicone- dimenticone, mineral oil, for softening and moisturizing.

Urea Urea is a natural moisturizer.

Caprylic Triglyceride- caprylic triglyceride, this substance is obtained from coconut oil, which is a natural skin softener. Thus, already from the first five components, we understand that the product really moisturizes, but is only suitable for combination and oily skin. And for dry skin, this will be a real nightmare, since the product will not moisturize, but, on the contrary, will dry.

Paolo Giacomoni, Vice President External Nutrition, Herbalife:

I recommend purchasing only the funds of large companies that are most responsible for quality control. And here's why: there are a huge number of examples of the illogical use of certain substances in the production of cosmetics. For example, trichloroacetic acid is a good bleaching agent. But if you dip your finger into it, it will become like a cat's tongue - rough. Some manufacturers add it to creams, and after applying them, the skin becomes rough, uneven.

Or take, for example, bergamot oil - it has a very pleasant smell and has been used in cosmetology since the time of the pharaohs. But if you smear a product with this oil on your face and go out under the sun, a black spot forms on the skin, which cannot be removed by anything within six months, or even two years. Another example is hydroquinine. This substance has a bleaching quality, but should be used under strict medical supervision because it can cause irritation. Since you are unlikely to identify and learn all the substances dangerous to the skin, it is better to trust well-known brands that have a reputation not to experiment with dubious ingredients.

Sven Fey, Head of Innovation at NIVEA Hair Care Hamburg:

To date, the production of cosmetics without preservatives is impossible. We must be sure that this or that means of our production will not deteriorate within 30 months after manufacture and will retain the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer. The European Union has legislation regulating the use of preservatives in cosmetics. And since preservatives fall under the strict control of the European Commission, you can be sure of their safety. In addition, NIVEA restricts the use of even approved preservatives. For example, now there is a lot of talk about the dangers of parabens. We - and the European Commission - do not consider this ingredient dangerous. But out of respect for our consumers, who are concerned about the presence of parabens in cosmetics, we develop formulas without this preservative.

A little girl was smeared with mother's cream and received a reprimand? Mom was sorry not for cosmetics, but for your skin. Today, when it would seem that every woman should understand cosmetics, like Perelman in mathematics, many continue to make gross mistakes when choosing and using cosmetics. A good cream is not expensive, but one that "works" with your skin. How to choose it?

What does the skin need?

Some face creams solve the problem of acne, others fight wrinkles. There is, rosacea, enlarged pores, puffiness. What do you want? When choosing a cream, it is important to understand the problem that the product should solve. In addition, you must know what you need from the cream. And you can dream about a lot - about lifting, rejuvenation, nutrition, whitening, UV protection. Mark your skin problem and the desired effect in the "Application" and "Assignment against" filters.

Individual approach

Solving the problem, the cream must match the type of skin and age. Inconsistency in the most detrimental way will affect the appearance. Professional creams for oily skin contain components that narrow pores and reduce fat secretion. Working on the surface of dry skin, such a product will degrease it, exacerbating the problem of tightness and peeling. And, on the contrary, categorically does not fit oily. Emollients (fatty substances) of the product will clog pores, provoke the appearance of acne and pimples. Age is an equally important selection criterion. Young skin needs light and natural care with antioxidants. Mature or fading requires "heavy artillery" - the presence of acids, collagen, coenzyme Q10 and other anti-age ingredients. When choosing “your” cream, be sure to use the filters “Skin type” and “Age of application”.

To the place and time!

Frankly about the secret of her attractiveness, Brigitte Bardot recommended never to be confused with night. Cosmetologists agree with this opinion. The key task of a day cream is to protect against the aggression of the external environment. Night - saturates the skin with nutrients and stimulates renewal processes. There is also a difference between winter and summer cream. In summer, the skin needs protection from ultraviolet radiation and intense hydration. Winter dictates its own rules: protection and nutrition! A light moisturizing summer cream not only does not “work” in winter, but also causes harm, leaving the skin to be torn apart by frost and wind. Use the "Application time" filter to choose the cream "to the place and time."

Rules for applying creams

A cream that suits your skin perfectly can make it worse. It's all about the application technique. Carelessly rubbing and smearing, in the future, get early wrinkles and sagging skin.

The cream is applied with fingertips with massage and patting movements, warming up the skin and improving microcirculation.

All movements are directed from the center to the sides along the massage lines. Professional eye creams are applied from the outer corner to the inner (under the eyes), in the area of ​​the upper eyelid - from the inner corner to the outer.

Don't forget the neck. In the neck area, the cream is applied from the bottom up, to the chin, and the lower part of the chin is massaged with vigorous patting movements.

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Updated: 05.12.2019

Daily high-quality care is necessary for the skin at any age. Until a certain point, the main methods of maintaining health and beauty are daily cleansing and moisturizing, but after 25 years, the skin needs more.

Of course, at twenty-five, age-related changes are not yet visually noticeable, however, metabolic and regenerative processes in the cells of the dermis are already slowing down, and additional hydration and protection from aggressive external factors will help to delay the withering of the skin and the appearance of the first signs of aging. Which face cream to choose to provide proper care?

We studied and analyzed the reviews of girls and cosmetologists and made a rating of creams for skin care after 25 years.

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BotoMax cream spray is a new generation anti-aging spray, the secret of which lies in the healing effect of a special composition "like Botox" on the skin of the face. Using BotoMax twice a day neutralizes the aggressive effects of harmful factors that cause premature aging, smoothes wrinkles like Botox.

Due to the active supply of oxygen and under the influence of substances analogous to Botox, the firmness and elasticity of the skin is completely restored.

• restores firmness and elasticity of the skin
• only natural ingredients
• deep wrinkles are reduced by 27% per month

• Mail delivery

The active component of the BOTOX mask allows you to restore the connective tissue of the epidermis and improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin. Unfortunately, with age, the recovery processes in the body slow down, so the BOTOX ACTIVE EXPERT mask is the most effective way to maintain the tone of the skin of the face and neck, it helps to fight mimic wrinkles, age-related changes, with a course application, the BOTOX ACTIVE EXPERT mask penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis and restores collagen reserves, smoothing even the deepest wrinkles.

• Result after 1 application
• 100% natural ingredients
• Replaces salon treatments

• Not found

Clinically proven: Goji Cream stops the aging process of the cell and normalizes its work. A wide range of vitamins and minerals, as well as BETAIN in the composition of the cream, form a heavy molecule that allows you to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin to make the effect of Goji Cream as effective as possible.

• In 97 out of 100 subjects, the result was noticeable after the first application.
• In 93%, fine and shallow wrinkles disappeared after 10 days of using the mask
• Continues to work actively 24 hours from the moment of application

• Mail delivery

The best pharmacy face creams

As the name implies, the funds of this group are sold only through the pharmacy chain, represented by the brands Vichy, Avene, La Roche-Posay, Kora, Lierac, Nuxe, RoC, Uriage.

Advantages

The production of creams is based on the latest developments not only in the cosmetic, but also in the pharmaceutical industry. Creams have a balanced and strictly verified composition. The components are contained in high doses (maximum allowable), interacting with each other, have a powerful therapeutic effect. In the manufacture of products, the highest quality and harmless preservatives, fragrances, stabilizers and emulsifiers are used.

Means of this group do not have a masking, but a therapeutic effect. They can be used both in the care of healthy skin and in order to eliminate certain problems - increased oiliness or excessive dryness of the skin, pigmentation, acne, rosacea and others.

Flaws

Many (but not all) drugstore brands use synthetic ingredients that are not of natural origin in the production of creams. Due to the high molecular weight, they do not penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis, they act mainly in the surface tissues of the skin.

Rating of the best pharmacy face creams

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Extracts of gardenia, jasmine and rose retain moisture in the cells, eliminate the feeling of dryness and discomfort.

• Moisturizes and mattifies the skin, makes it smooth, gives a fresh look.
• Nice texture, not too thick. The cream is well distributed over the skin.
• Has a pleasant smell.
• Economically spent.

• For some girls, the texture of the cream is too dense, rolls off when applied.
• According to users, the price is too high.

Enriched day cream for the face, designed to care for dry skin, effectively moisturizes and eliminates signs of fatigue. Thanks to the presence of powerful natural antioxidants in the cream, the skin remains protected from oxidative stress throughout the day.

In the composition - plant extracts of ageratum blue, cocoa, immortelle, sweet almond vegetable oil and mineral powder.

• Nourishes and moisturizes the skin, evens out tone, optically removes fine wrinkles.
• There are no parabens in the composition.

• More suitable for autumn and winter, but not for summer.
• Not everyone gets enough moisture.
• Contains no SPF.
• The texture is dense, creates a feeling of stickiness after application.
• Pungent obsessive odour.

The best day cream for dry and dehydrated skin with a rich moisturizing formula: thermal water - has a calming and regenerating effect, improves intercellular water exchange, saturates with minerals; aquabioril in combination with hyaluronic acid - saturate the skin with moisture; carrageenan - restores the protective barrier of the epidermis, maintaining the desired level of moisture for a long time.

• Intensively and for a long time moisturizes, gives the skin a fresh look.
• Does not contain parabens.
• It has a light texture, quickly absorbed, does not roll down.

• Does not contain sun filters.
• Not completely absorbed and leaves a sheen on oily and combination skin.
• It doesn't have a very pleasant smell.

Moisturizing protective day cream based on fragmented hyaluronic acid is suitable for owners of sensitive and dehydrated skin of normal and combination types. The cream perfectly moisturizes, gives a feeling of freshness and comfort, while not overloading the skin.

An ultra-active sunscreen system prevents skin damage from daily sun exposure.

• Actively moisturizes and retains moisture in the skin.
• Mattifies, does not leave a greasy sheen.
• Does not cause comedones.
• Light texture and pleasant texture, absorbed instantly.
• It is economically consumed due to the consistency and the presence of a convenient dispenser.
• Unobtrusive aroma.

• Chemical composition (synthetic oil, stearate and others).
• Short-term effect - moisturizes while you use it. After stopping use, the skin may become drier than it was before.
• High price.

An all-purpose moisturizing protective cream for normal, combination and sensitive skin. In the composition - thermal water, glycerin, tocopheryl and sebum-regulating components.

Perfectly softens and moisturizes the skin, protects against ultraviolet radiation, preventing premature aging, gives a matte finish. Sebum-regulating components normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and thermal water perfectly soothes even sensitive skin.

For dry and dehydrated skin, there is a separate, more saturated with moisturizing ingredients, version of the cream (instead of "UV Legere" mark "Riche").

• Moisturizes and softens, while matting, prevents the appearance of oily sheen.
• Very light consistency, more like an emulsion. The cream is very quickly absorbed.
• Fresh, light fragrance.
• Cream universal - can be used in the morning and before bedtime.
• It is an excellent base for make-up.
• Does not clog pores, does not cause comedones.
• Contains SPF protection and tinosorb, which protects against radioactive beta radiation.
• Contains no alcohol.

• For some girls, moisturizing is not enough, the action lasts a maximum of 4 hours. Also, a weak moisturizing effect is noted in the cold season.
• The composition contains polymers that visually improve the condition of the skin, creating the illusion of effectiveness.
• Not a cost savings.

The best cosmetic face creams

Cosmetic products are conditionally divided into several classes. These are elite cosmetics (“Lux”), middle-class products (“Middle-Market”) and consumer goods (“Mass-Market”).

Advantages

Cosmetics, unlike pharmacy creams, contain predominantly natural ingredients derived from plant materials (their highest concentrations are found in elite cosmetics). Such drugs, as a rule, are well tolerated, do not cause allergies, addiction.

Cosmetic products are available to everyone, as they are presented in various price categories - from elite expensive creams to budget funds of the mass market category. Everyone can choose a tool based on their financial capabilities. Creams of the middle class and the "mass market" are several times cheaper than elite and pharmacy products.

Flaws

Cosmetics are intended primarily for healthy skin care, and they do not solve serious dermatological problems, they only mask them for the period of using the product. In creams of a cheaper price segment, the content of useful components is low, parabens, mineral oils and other substances harmful to the skin may be present.

Rating of the best facial cosmetics

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Day cream "25+", containing caffeine and herbal ingredients, is suitable for all skin types. The active components of the product activate metabolic processes in cells, help maintain skin elasticity, protect against aggressive external factors, and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

• Well moisturizes and refreshes the skin.
• Light texture, the cream is quickly absorbed, does not leave a sticky film and oily sheen.
• Affordable price.

• Not a natural composition, contains alcohol.
• May cause skin redness, not suitable for sensitive skin.
• Strong smell.

One of the available face creams after 25 years is available separately for dry/sensitive and normal/combination skin. The active ingredients of the product are ceramides, vitamin B5 and glycerin, which provide hydration for 24 hours.

Vitamin E and UV filters protect the skin from aggressive external influences. The cream for dry skin additionally contains saturated fatty acids that provide additional hydration.

• It has a moisturizing, nourishing and tonic effect.
• It has a light texture, spreads well and absorbs quickly.
• Does not leave a film, oily sheen.
• Has a pleasant aroma.
• Low price.

• The moisturizing effect is noted not by all women.
• Moisturizing in winter is not enough, the cream is more suitable for summer.
• It clogs pores and prevents the skin from breathing.
• Rolling down.

A good face cream is suitable for those with dry skin. It intensively nourishes, maintains firmness and elasticity of the skin, evens out tone and protects the skin from aggressive environmental factors.

The action of the cream is due to the presence of arctic cloudberry extract (the leader in the content of vitamin E), vitamins B5 and C.

Vitamin C in combination with turmeric and cuff extracts even out tone and eliminate minor imperfections, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract activates blood circulation in skin tissues. The cream perfectly moisturizes, suitable for dry and normal skin types.

• Moisturizes, gives the skin a fresh look.
• The consistency is quite dense, while the cream is easily distributed over the skin, well absorbed, does not leave a sticky film.
• Doesn't clog pores.
• Universal - can be used in winter and summer, morning and evening.
• It is economically spent.
• It has a pleasant, unobtrusive smell.

• Moisturizing is not enough for dry skin types.
• Not suitable as a base for make-up.
• For some users, the cream proved to be heavy in texture.
• High price.

According to many women, this is the best cream for moisturizing, toning and sun protection. Suitable for all types, including sensitive skin.

The plant complex included in the cream instantly saturates the skin with moisture, soothes, and evens out the tone. French rose and peony extracts tone and refresh the skin.

Hyaluronic acid in combination with Lipidur microcapsules have a rejuvenating effect, smoothing the skin in places of emerging wrinkles.

• vitamins A, E, C, bioflavonoids - are powerful antioxidants that neutralize the negative effects of free radicals and slow down the aging process;
• allantoin - has a moisturizing and soothing effect;
• panthenol - moisturizes, protects from aggressive sunlight;
• bisobolol - softens, eliminates inflammation;
• azulene - a soothing, healing and nourishing component obtained from plant materials;
• lactic acid - exfoliant (exfoliates dead skin cells of the epidermis), natural moisturizer;
• salicylic acid - effectively cleanses pores and helps fight acne, has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• hyaluronic acid - moisturizes, prevents moisture loss by cells;
• sorbitol - enhances the moisturizing properties of other components;
• sun protection factors (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone) - it is desirable that the protection is not lower than SPF-15.

It is important to pay attention to excipients. Good cosmetics should not contain formaldehydes - harmful components that destroy the skin, and parabens (in extreme cases, their content should not exceed 0.3%). From mineral oils and glycols, too, you should not expect a beneficial effect, so it is better that they be as little as possible in the cream, or not at all.

We have identified only a few popular and high-quality brands of creams. But there are many more cosmetics. What cosmetics for face care will be the best option, you decide. It all depends on the type of skin, its characteristics and whims. Dry skin needs maximum hydration, and a product for oily type should normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and have a matting effect. To care for healthy skin, you can choose a good cosmetic day face cream. With sufficient financial resources, it is better to give preference to elite cosmetics, if not, budget category products are quite suitable. If the skin is problematic, prone to rashes, pigmentation or peeling, it is better to choose the appropriate pharmacy cream with the help of a specialist cosmetologist.