Today, cosmetics based on thermal water are winning the hearts of people, as if by magic. There is only one reason - the naturalness of the base, which accounts for up to 80% of the composition of any skin care product. We propose to consider in detail the advantages of the care line of cosmetics from La Roche-Posay. Why? Because of everyone’s favorite hypoallergenicity, anti-aging effect and the optimal price/quality ratio of the brand. Join us!
In this article:
General informationPurpose of cosmeticsCompositionHow to choose the optimal product?
LRP Cleansing Gel
A good gel for washing, practically does not foam, but you only need a little of it, and the tube is so large that it will last for a very long time. Cleanses the skin well, does not leave any films on the skin, and does not dry out the skin.
This is a normal basic gel for washing.
I haven't tried to remove makeup with it, so I don't know if it can remove it or not.
Compound:
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Peg-120 Methylglucose Dioleate, Polyglyceryl 3-Hydroxylauryl Ether, Peg-4 Dilaurate, Peg-4 Laurate, Zinc Pca, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Iodoproponyl Butylcarbamate, Peg-4 , Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
Does not contain soap, overall very soft composition, contains zinc, which perfectly removes inflammation.
Where to buy: LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR PURIFYING CLEANSING GEL 200ML
History of the brand name
According to legend, the source of La Roche Posey was discovered in the 14th century by the French nobleman Bertrand du Guesclin. Stopping by the water to quench his thirst and rest, he noticed that his favorite horse, which suffered from severe eczema , entered the water, and after bathing the eczema went away .
From that time on, people all over France began to talk about this source, and finally, in the 17th century, the court physician of King Henry IV, Pierre Milon, went to study it. After the first analysis, it became clear that this was thermal water enriched with selenium. Scientists later found out that this water is formed after rainwater is filtered by a thick layer of chalk rock and selenium deposits. The mineral salts and trace elements contained in the water make it a unique remedy with an antioxidant and calming effect.
At the beginning of the 19th century , after returning from Egypt, Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the construction of a hospital in La Roche Posey to treat skin diseases among soldiers. And in 1905, a few years after the spring was officially recognized as curative by the French Academy of Medicine, the first balneological thermal center was opened to treat skin problems, mainly psoriasis and eczema. About 10 thousand people are treated here every year.
Only 70 years later, the pharmaceutical company La Roche Posay appeared, naming its brand after the famous spring, the thermal waters of which were used in the development of cosmetic products.
LRP Cleansing Cream
I am absolutely delighted with this cream! It is incredibly soft, practically does not foam, perfectly cleanses the skin and does not dry it out at all.
This gentle cleansing cream definitely won’t remove makeup, but I always use a hydrophilic balm for these purposes.
The composition contains zinc and niacinamide for inflammation... But I don’t like the rest of the composition at all - sls, perfume, phenoxyethanol. Well, why?
Compound:
Aqua/Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Niacinamide, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance , (Code FIL: B176711/1),
Where to buy: LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR H HYDRATING CLEANSING CREAM (200ML)
La Roche Posay - care that you would rather not buy
Good day, friends!
After getting acquainted with and using a number of La Roche Posay brand products for a long time, which I was crazy about, I decided to replenish my skincare range with the following products:
- La Roche Posay HYALU B5 Serum
- Eye cream La Roche-Posay HYALU B5 EYES
And I will say this, it would be better if I didn’t try it and waste my money, since I certainly won’t continue to use these products.
But let's start in order)
I have combination skin type
, capricious and prone to the formation of various types of comedones with improperly chosen care. There is rosacea, expressed in the area of the wings of the nose and cheeks, as well as pigmentation in the form of freckles throughout the face.
Like any skin type, I need deep and high-quality hydration, but light textures that are not overloading.
After the positive use of La Roche-Posay brand products and numerous reviews praising the products of the HYALU B5 series, I immediately purchased the Serum and Eye Cream.
- La Roche Posay HYALU B5 Face Serum
Package
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Sold in a box with typical design for this brand.
Everything inside is neatly folded: the dark blue glass bottle is closed with a screw cap, and a pipette dispenser is stored next to it in a separate pocket. Everything looks aesthetically pleasing and harmonious.
The dispenser, it is worth noting, is convenient, it picks up the product quickly and easily, the rubber tip is soft and pliable, and the glass pipette does not spill the contents.
Consistency
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The consistency is gel-like, completely transparent and clean at first glance. Has only small air bubbles here and there. When applied it does not spread, but spreads perfectly. Once applied, it seems to absorb quickly and leaves no residue. But after a couple of minutes you will begin to feel a stickiness that lasts throughout the day.
The aroma is bright, fragrant with notes of a clearly cosmetic fragrance, and can last for some time.
Usage
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I applied the serum for some time twice a day, morning and evening, respectively. When using it, I didn't want to apply more cream on top. Since there was a feeling that there was some kind of layer of care on the skin and with cream it would be a mask. A little later, I still tried to use it with cream for objective reasons, but it did not bring success.
Result
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- Shine - a terrible oily-wet shine that will accompany you throughout the day. It begins to appear literally a couple of minutes after application. It looks very ugly and powder doesn’t help.
- Stickiness is another annoying aspect when using this serum. The face will continue to remain slightly sticky even after applying foundation.
- Many may say that you have combination skin and the serum could simply be more nutritious than you need. I thought so too at first, but at the time of use my skin began to dry out because there was not enough hydration. And the serum didn’t do the job; moreover, it made my skin even drier. All my fine wrinkles appeared and I started to look worse with her. But her sorrows did not end there.
- Inflammations, clogged pores and pimples - those guests who have not visited me for so long have reappeared on my face. This is definitely not what I was expecting.
Bottom line
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This is just a complete failure! Completely wasted money and, in addition, damaged skin as a result.
2500₽price
2/10 rating
2 months, 2 rubles/day use
Skin type:
Combination skin, dehydrated skin
Compound:
AQUA / WATER• GLYCERIN• ALCOHOL DENAT.• PROPYLENE GLYCOL• PANTHENOL• PENTYLENE GLYCOL• DIMETHICONE• PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES• PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30• GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE• MADECASSOSIDE• SODIUM HYALURONATE• AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE• DISODIUM EDTA • HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID• CAPRYLYL GLYCOL• CITRIC ACID• XANTHAN GUM• BUTYLENE GLYCOL• TOCOPHEROL• PHENOXYETHANOL• PARFUM /FRAGRANCE. (CODE FIL: B212343/1
2Eye cream La Roche-Posay HYALU B5 EYES
Package
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The cream is also sold in a miniature cardboard box. It looks standard and unremarkable. I was more interested in the declared properties and recommendations of those who used it.
The tube has a streamlined shape, the dispenser has a narrow spout. The product supply can only be dosed using pressure. The walls of the tube are soft and there are no problems.
Consistency
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Creamy, thick and smooth. When extruded, it holds its shape and is difficult to distribute. Therefore, when applying, you have to make an effort and try not to stretch the thin and delicate skin of the eyelids. It may seem at first glance that it is very nutritious.
There is no aroma, it is practically not felt. If only you really listen.
As for use, I did it as standard - 2 times a day, on previously cleansed skin.
Result
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- Rolls off - 10 minutes after application, the product begins to roll off. Even if applied as thin a layer as possible. You run your hand and see the pellets, naturally, there can be no talk of any concealer. Even if you apply it, it will quickly leave your face, or rather the area under the eyes.
- Difficult to distribute - a minus for me.
- It does not nourish or moisturize - it only creates protection in the form of a film, nothing more. In cold windy weather it will protect, but will not have any additional effect.
- It did not cause negative consequences - there was no itching, inflammation or peeling. This is already making me happy.
Bottom line
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A cream that is not worth the money. Does not work in its main and direct direction. Rolls up and doesn't spread well. I wouldn't recommend buying it.
1600₽price
4/10 rating
2 months, 2 rubles/day use
Skin type:
Combination skin, dehydrated skin
Compound:
AQUA / WATER • GLYCERIN • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER • DIMETHICONE • PRUNUS ARMENIACAKERNEL OIL / APRICOT KERNEL OIL • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE • PANTHENOL • SILICA • ISOHEXADECANE • ZEA MAYS STARCH / CORN STARCH • PRO PYLENE GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • CERA ALBA / BEESWAX • STEARIC ACID • PALMITIC ACID • PEG-100 STEARATE • GLYCERYL STEARATE • PEG-20 STEARATE • STEARYL ALCOHOL • TIN OXIDE • BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE • SORBITANOLEATE • DIMETHICONOL • SODIUM HYALURONATE • ARGININE PCA • SERINE • MYRISTIC ACID • ALU MINA • DISODIUM EDTA • ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE • HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID • HYDROLYZED LINSEED EXTRACT • CITRIC ACID • ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER • TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID •POLYSORBATE 80 • ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER • BHT • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • SODIUM BENZOATE • PHENOXYETHANOL • BENZOIC ACID •
Thank you for your attention! I will be happy to answer your questions)
Increase
Toner with salicylic acid LRP
The toner has a slightly gloomy composition - in addition to salicylic acid, here we have alcohol in second place!
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance.
But he is a worker. It perfectly dries out inflammation and cleanses pores.
Where to buy: LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR CLARIFYING LOTION 200ML
Anti-inflammatory cream Duo+ LRP
This is just a wonderful vibe! Very light cream with acids.
It manages to soothe and dry out inflammation overnight and literally in a week got rid of all the pimples that had not gone away for a month before!
The composition is far from ideal, there are terrible components, but the fluid still manages to work even with such a composition. The presence of EDTA and BHT in the composition is very frustrating.
Aqua/ Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Zinc PCA, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Myrist yl Myristate, 2 -Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mannose, Poloxamer 338, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, BHT, Salicylic Acid, P iroctone Olamine , Parfum/Fragrance, (Code FIL: B214027/1).
It is best to use it in the evening.
I bought it here - LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR DUO+ 40ML
Or here is a set - LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR ANTI-BLEMISH SYSTEM
How to choose skincare products for every day?
Facial care cosmetics are divided into daily home care and additional care.
To choose the best cosmetics for yourself, you need to pay attention to your skin type.
- Mattifying and sebum-regulating cosmetics are suitable for oily and problem skin.
- Dry and combination skin needs moisturizing and nourishing products.
- Moisturizing, soothing and restorative cosmetics are suitable for normal and sensitive skin.
If you are still in doubt about your choice, seek help with the selection from a dermatologist.
Skin care cosmetics according to skin needs:
- Cleansing
- Nutrition
- Elimination of redness
- Acne care
- Anti-aging care
- Tone correction
- Restoring damaged skin
Facial care cosmetics by skin type:
- Normal and Sensitive
- Dehydrated
- Dry
- Oily and Problematic
- Prone to allergies
- Prone to rosacea
- Prone to dermatitis
Mattifying cream LRP
There was a mistake with this cream. I didn’t look at the composition, but to put it mildly, it’s not very good. Mixing silicones, alcohol, glycerin and EDTA.
Aqua, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isocetyl Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-100 Sterate, Cocamide Mea, Zinc PCA, Glyceryl Stearate , Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Nylon-12, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Acrylates/C10-30 Alyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance
To be honest, I’m just afraid to use it when my face is inflamed.
Where to buy: LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR MAT+ 40ML
How to choose the optimal remedy?
If you think that the La Roche-Posay brand is a guarantee of quality and any of the products under this brand will suit everyone, this is a mistake. Making a decision when choosing care is sometimes not at all easy. There are a number of important points that you should always pay attention to:
- First of all, you need to clearly understand what result you want to achieve from the product you are purchasing: anti-aging cosmetics and anti-acne products are two very different things. In addition, your face and body need different care; they have a fundamentally different type of sensitivity. In other words, a consultation with a cosmetologist will not be superfluous at all, the funds are not cheap;
- There is a gradation in the age category: up to 25, 25-30, 30-45 and 45+. Each age has its own, individual care;
- the same applies to the type of dermis: normal, dry, oily, combination. It is also necessary to take into account its problematic nature and sensitivity, the degree of dehydration and the presence of vascular mesh.
If the care is purchased correctly, it will not disappoint you, because it lives up to its promises and is worth the money spent.
Revitalizing balm LRP
And this is just a legend! Probably the most famous product from La Roche-Posay.
Restores the skin once or twice.
If you have been burned with acids, or have had a reaction to some active substance, or simply become irritated on the skin, then this balm is simply a salvation for your skin!
Contains vitamin B5 and panthenol.
Where to buy: LA ROCHE-POSAY CICAPLAST BAUME B5 SOOTHING REPAIRING BALM 40ML
Brief information about the La Roche-Posay brand
La Roche-Posay thermal water contains a high percentage of selenium. This special microelement is a powerful antioxidant and has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Its main task is to slow down lipid oxidation. In combination with vitamin E, selenium performs this function especially well. In addition, it comprehensively strengthens the immune system, protects against heavy metals, promotes the formation of antibodies, helps in natural detoxification, prevents the formation of tumors and much more.
The production of home cosmetics began in the nineties. The laboratory regularly conducted research, which made it possible to use all the properties of thermal water most effectively. In addition to thermal spray in the form of a spray, the company produces a variety of products for all skin types, including those with specific problems - atopic, as well as those prone to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, and allergies.
The products are divided into several lines: Nutritic for nutrition, Hyalu B5 for anti-aging care, Lipikar for soothing irritated skin, Effaclar for sebum regulation and tightening pores, Rosaliac for eliminating redness, Hydreane for moisturizing sensitive skin, Cicaplast for restoration. There are also products for babies that meet all safety requirements.
The brand also produces decorative cosmetics that are designed to even out the tone, for example, Hydreane BB cream with mineral micropigments and thermal water, Rosaliac CC and Toleriane Sensitive Le Teint tinting cream, which in addition to evening out the tone, care for sensitive skin.
