The main indicators of skin health are cleanliness, smoothness (age-appropriate), and the absence of inflammation and irritation. I would like to think that this can only be achieved with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in general, but stubborn facts indicate the importance of cosmetic care. To one degree or another, such care is available to every woman.
And often the problem of finding the right tool is the lack of information, a lack of understanding of what exactly you need. In this case, the search should begin with a study of the ratings. A quality mark, good reputation, demand - these are already significant reasons to look at a cosmetic product.
Classification
There is no one magic and the best universal remedy in the world. You need to choose a basic set consisting of several components.
Facial cosmetics are selected by skin type, and skin can be:
- dry;
- normal;
- oily;
- combined;
- problematic;
- sensitive.
According to the properties, makeup products are:
- cleansing;
- moisturizing;
- nutritious;
- tonic;
- sunscreen.
According to their format, skin care products are presented:
- creams;
- tonics and lotions;
- serums;
- scrubs;
- masks;
- foams and gels.
Finally, it is worthwhile to separate cosmetics by price category: it can be pharmacy, mass-market, media-market, professional, premium.
Depending on the composition, cosmetic products are natural, mineral, cellular, oxygen.
Features of professional cosmetics
The inscription “professional” alone does not mean that the cosmetic product is indeed such. The requirements for the line of such products are great:
- cosmetics should include at least 100 products in the product line;
- professional cosmetics means suggest use in different climatic as well as seasonal conditions;
- the level of clinical trials to which all cosmetics have been subjected should be high.
Caring procedures performed with the help of such cosmetics give a visible effect, almost do not differ from salon care products, therefore the price will be high.
Of course, many products of the budget line are worth considering, but you should not expect from them the same effect that the professional line gives.
The best cleansers
Absolutely all ratings are somewhat subjective in nature: the funds that are currently heard are in the TOP. But the average rating still brings to the fore the products that are leaders in their segment.
Among the cleansing products for the face, the following can be called leaders.
- Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin Formula. This tool is preferred by hundreds of thousands of women who are trying to "tame" oily skin. Classic retinol and aloe vera, complemented by a complex of other useful ingredients, have made the product an effective and delicate cleaning agent. Removing excess fat, providing protection, comfortable use - everything in this product really matches the description.
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser. And this gel is a real salvation for dry skin. Formula components act quickly and gently, redness and irritation go away easily. The funds of this brand are very much in demand today, since the results of their work are not long in coming.
- L`Oreal Paris Youth Code. Brand product for normal skin. Thoroughly removes cosmetic residues from pores. The product also includes salicylic acid, which is a strong antiseptic.
Even a cleanser must be selected according to age, and the type of skin is taken into account first. Besides, do not forget that for the face you need to have a separate towel, do not use it for other parts of the body, regularly replace.
TOP creams
And this list includes not only brands - here are luxury cosmetics and more affordable products. The main thing is that, according to the results of this year, the creams described are the leaders of their segment and deserve universal attention.
- Vichy Aqualia Thermal Riche. A wonderful day cream for dry skin (or with a tendency to dryness). Its rich intensive hydration formula is based on thermal water, aquabioril, hyaluronic acid, carrageenan. The composition is moisturizing for a long time and well, in the formula of the product there are no parabens, the cream has a light, well-absorbed texture.
- Lierac Hydragenist Moisturizing Cream. Moisturizing oxygen cream for dry and weak skin. The formula of this cream includes oxygen and hyaluronic acid. Moisturizing the cells with oxygen helps the skin stay elastic, prevents wrinkles from appearing. The product has a pleasant smell and economical consumption.
- Goji cream. Clinical studies have proven that the cream stops the cell aging process: 97 out of 100 subjects noticed positive changes from the first use. The cream works for 14 hours from the moment of application and after 10 days of use it impresses with the result - small wrinkles become literally invisible.
- L`Oreal Paris "Moisturizing Expert". If you have sensitive skin that is suffering from peeling, then this product is for you. Thanks to its delicate texture, the cream envelops every cell, leaving no irritation or redness. The composition of the product is hypoallergenic. It can also act as a base for makeup.
- Wildrose Weleda. The cream nourishes the skin with moisture, making it soft and shiny. Natural beauty is emphasized by a light and pleasant to use cream. Natural extracts make the product hypoallergenic. The cream is recommended to be applied to the skin in the morning.
Watch for the age of the product: After 30, cosmetics for young skin (even the most advertised) will not work, but 45+ women who have not reached this age are also not worth it.
They will not be able to smooth out the first wrinkles, but will become an extra burden for the skin.
Budget options
Now consider a list of brands that attract customers at their cost.
- "Clean line". The main argument in favor of this cosmetics is that its formulas are based on extracts of natural herbs. A great find can be a light moisturizer for the face. The product is the most comfortable to apply, it is suitable for normal and combination skin, it is considered an excellent foundation for makeup. And the cream is distinguished by economical consumption.
- "One hundred recipes of beauty." This company has existed since the middle of the last century. The tools are simple, the design may seem somewhat outdated, but the effectiveness of the products is pleasantly impressive. A great purchase would be a moisturizer for removing makeup: an inexpensive and practical tool that will not let you spend a lot of money, and will not only effectively remove makeup, but also provide subsequent hydration to tired skin.
- "Recipes of grandmother Agafia." Oils, serums, clays - for a relatively small amount of money you can buy a whole set of makeup products with an excellent reputation and excellent reviews. Clay face masks are considered to be a particularly demanded product, since thousands of customers have already felt the effect of the salon procedure after them. Means perfectly moisturize and mattify, tighten the skin, cleanse and strengthen the thin vessels.
- Natura Siberica. Cleansing mousse for oily and combination skin is a tool that will give odds to many famous brands. A complete make-up remover with the effect of deep cleansing and moisturizing, it will provide with ease. A day face cream with the functions of nutrition and hydration has become a godsend for many: it shows quick results, refreshes the face, evens out tone, and prevents the appearance of irritations.
- Bielita. If you have not tried the day cream from this Belarusian brand, be sure to pay attention to this wonderful remedy. It has a very good composition, there are extracts of herbs, useful acids, antioxidants. The softener present in the cream is derived from vegetable oils. The cream creates a protective film on the skin, but at the same time it is not comedogenic (does not clog pores), useful substances from the composition of the product are evenly distributed.
Korean products
Korean brands contain ingredients that maintain healthy skin. Therefore, the bet on the safety of cosmetics is a strong "horse" of Asian manufacturers. Almost 90% of the components are natural components. You simply will not find dangerous chemical elements: there are no phthalates, no oxybenzone, no formaldehydes.
An example of a chic and relatively inexpensive Korean product is the clay-bubble mask Elizavecca. Clay mask texture resembles jelly, after application to the skin, the composition increases in size, turning into small bubbles. And the most amazing thing is that the effect of the mask is instant: redness and peeling do not leave a trace, acne goes away, the pores are narrowed, the tone is evened out.
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