The effectiveness of Vichy cream against age spots. Is it worth the money?

Product Description

The popular brand of cosmetics VICHY is distinguished by high quality and a wide range. Manufacturers of these products were able to achieve a unique composition that is suitable for each age category, type of epidermis and solves various skin problems. As a result of using VICHY cosmetics, the skin on your face becomes perfectly smooth and acquires an even tone. The Vichy whitening series provides a brightening effect, eliminates excessive melanin production and promotes the generation of new epithelial cells with normal pigment production.

How to use

Before using VICHY whitening products, you must cleanse your skin using your usual cosmetics or plain water. The face must be blotted with a soft towel. Only after this the cream is applied to the skin and carefully distributed over the surface. When using this Vichy product, avoid the eye area .

Whitening product IDEALIA PRO is recommended to be used every day, morning and evening. If you follow this regimen, the first noticeable results will appear within a week. The product can be combined with other Vichy cosmetics, which will enhance its effect and give better results.

Idealia from Vichy

It varies from person to person, but for me all care always ends at once. On another such day X, when choosing new products, a Vichy gift cosmetics bag caught my eye, apparently dedicated to the New Year. The cosmetic bag contained just the day cream and eye cream I needed + a miniature night cream, which I don’t need at all, but you can’t throw the item out of the set))) And why?) Because I have a lot of time to choose and select something was not, then this very set was quickly taken to the checkout. This is how I got this trio and now I want to talk about my impressions.

I’ll say right away that I have normal skin, I don’t have any special problems with it, and all I want from the cream is hydration. I didn’t even really read what was written on the packaging, I just made sure that it would suit my skin type.

So, let's begin…

Day care cream for transforming skin quality Vichy Idealia Smooth & Glow Energizing Cream.

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The cream fully met my expectations, it moisturizes the skin perfectly. After it, it is soft, soft, very pleasant to the touch. When applied, it does not roll off, is absorbed instantly, and there are no unpleasant sensations afterwards. Slightly pinkish in color. The consistency is pleasant, light-light, the cream spreads over the skin just perfectly. The consumption is the most standard, not big, not small. I've been using it for about 4 months, once a day, and it will last about the same. But there is one nuance... At first glance, the inhalation smells very pleasant, but then the smell of alcohol hits your nose. Therefore, whoever doesn’t like him in the lineups is clearly missing this line. This smell does not bother me at all; during use it disappears and is no longer noticeable. The very presence of alcohol doesn’t bother me one bit; I didn’t notice anything bad in the cream because of it.

Contains blueberry extract and fermented tea extract. Designed for normal and combination skin. Promises an even, radiant complexion, smooth skin surface, less noticeable pores, and 24-hour hydration. I have no problems with my complexion, it did not affect my pores in any way, and I am completely satisfied with the smoothness and hydration of my skin.

I would also like to dwell on the packaging. I’m still 40 and that’s why I’m really crazy about her! The cream has a very cool lid, it’s almost a mirror! It’s a pity that it distorts a little, but it looks very beautiful))) The lid is plastic, and the jar is made of thick glass and is dark pink in color; it’s pleasant to hold in your hands.

This is how you can clearly see how everything is reflected in the lid

Vichy Idealia Nuit Skin Sleep Night Cream. Revitalizing care

The miniature contains much less information.

Composition, volume, shelf life

It is a little denser in texture and already more nutritious, due to this it is a little heavy for me, so I use it on my neck; in my opinion, this area is impossible to over-nourish. Otherwise, everything is absolutely the same as for the daytime one.

Promises smooth, fresh, radiant skin without signs of fatigue. Again, I don’t know how about freshness and radiance, but it nourishes the skin well. Suitable for all types.

His jar is just lovely))) Small, neat, just right to take with you. Also glass, but not transparent and with a plastic lid.

Vichy Idealia Anti-Fatique Eye Care for the eye contour. Care against signs of fatigue in the skin around the eyes

Indications for use and information from the manufacturer, expiration date and volume

Compound

So far this is the best eye cream I have tried. If my facial skin is normal, then in the area under my eyes I sometimes feel dry and I want to really nourish this area. It copes with this task well, the feeling of dryness disappears, the skin becomes very soft and nourished. The consistency is oily, the texture is quite dense, but the cream spreads easily and is absorbed quickly. There are no unpleasant sensations after application. But one day I missed and smeared it on the mucous membrane, it burned badly. I think we should thank alcohol for this. Or maybe not, I don’t know, maybe any cream will burn, I had such a mistake only once) Apart from this, nothing bad was noticed. It does not smell like face creams, it smells like the licorice stated on the package. I don't like this smell, but it's not thermonuclear, so it's very tolerable. And in color it is already light yellow, not pink. The consumption is the same as the day cream; after 4 months of use, about half is left.

Contains caffeine and licorice root extract. The manufacturer promises that the cream gives instant radiance, makes dark circles less noticeable, gives a rested look, and smoothes out wrinkles. Well... it doesn’t actually do any of this. It just nourishes the skin perfectly)

The packaging is a very ordinary plastic tube with a convenient dispenser.

I know that many people do not like Vichy and swear at them. I often see such mentions in comments on various resources. This is partly why I didn’t really take into account their products and didn’t go to their stands in pharmacies for a long time. But in vain. I really liked everything)

How do you feel about Vichy? Do you use brand products or are you in a different camp?

Price:

approximately 2000 rubles for everything.

Grade:

5. I wrote above that I only need good hydration; I don’t expect more from creams.

Term of use:

about 4 months

Increase

Compound

Ingredients included in anti-pigmentation creams.

Kombucha is perhaps the most important ingredient in the Vichy Idealia series creams against excessive pigmentation. This is the kombucha extract that many of us remember from childhood. Many people know about its medicinal properties. But in cosmetology they began to use it relatively recently. Kombucha improves blood circulation, helps speed up the process of restoration of collagen fibers and increases the elasticity of the skin, helps normalize cell function and remove toxic substances from them. In addition, this substance provides a light and gentle peeling, after which the amount of melanin decreases and the face becomes fresher and more rested. Kombucha extract contains a high concentration of B vitamins, due to which the cream has a calming effect.

Blueberry extract, included in the night peeling, brightens the skin and removes not only excessive pigmentation, but also dark circles under the eyes, as well as swelling. Blueberries strengthen the walls of capillaries, help eliminate venous networks and have a general tonic effect on the skin. Blueberry extract is effective for sun-dried or chapped skin, nourishes and soothes it, and has a wound-healing effect.
Glycolic acid exfoliates dead cells, thereby softening and cleansing the face, helps reduce the level of melanin in skin pigment, reduces the depth of wrinkles, filling cells from the inside.
Thermal water is included in almost all Vichy creams. Thanks to the large number of microelements and minerals it contains, thermal water increases the protective properties of the skin and promotes the healing of minor damage.

For what reasons do age spots appear?

Pigmentation appears on a woman’s face for a variety of reasons. But regardless of the reasons for their appearance, these unsightly brown spots can ruin the life of any woman.

In order to prevent pigmentation from appearing, you need to know the main reasons for their appearance:

when exposed to the sun or in a solarium without sunscreen,

when taking certain medications, such as antibiotics, hormonal drugs.

improper skin care, for example when using skin care products contrary to the conditions of use.

Thus, whitening creams with active ingredients such as arbutin, hydroquinone, and acids are used mainly at night or 3 hours before going outside.

the use of chemical peels and skin resurfacing during the period of active sun - from early spring to mid-autumn.

Never agree to skin peeling in the summer, even if your cosmetologist persuades you, or better yet, find someone else.

some diseases of internal organs, such as the liver, gastrointestinal tract, and thyroid gland can cause hyperpigmentation of the skin.

Before the whitening procedure for such pigmentation, it is necessary to undergo examination by a doctor and cure the underlying disease. Without this, you will only waste your money trying to whiten age spots and harm your health by causing disease.

Do not perform procedures that damage the skin, such as peelings and skin resurfacing, during sun exposure! New age spots may appear!

hormonal changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy and menopause.

Pregnancy spots often go away after the baby is born, but they can be removed with bleaching products.

Pigmentation in mature women must be removed immediately, without delay.

lack of vitamins and microelements in the body due to poor diet.

Most importantly, never despair! Pigment spots such as chloasma and lentigo are quite amenable to bleaching. Such stains are especially easy to remove immediately after they appear. Just don’t delay!

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Terms of use

In order for creams for age spots to work without causing harm, cosmetologists advise following a number of rules for using such products:

Before bleaching, you need to cleanse your skin with a scrub. Removing dead particles will allow the active whitening components to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Cream for age spots is applied only to problem areas.
After achieving the desired result, stop using the cream.
The lightening process takes time; do not rush, mixing all kinds of products.
After applying the whitening cream, it is not recommended to visit open spaces. It is better if the cream for age spots is applied in the evening.
The whitening procedure begins after solar activity decreases, in the fall.

Idealia series – perfect skin or an advertising ploy?

One of the latest proposals from Vichy is the Ideal cosmetics series, aimed at women over 25 years old and preventing the first age-related changes. The preparations are presented in two formulas - for normal/combination, as well as for dry skin.

The development of the care line was accompanied by global surveys of women from different countries to define the concept of “ideal skin” and clarify general expectations from this type of cosmetics. As a result, the manufacturer demonstrated products with the following set of properties:

the natural component Kombucha was used as an innovative ingredient , which is a three percent extract of kombucha and has an antioxidant, softening, smoothing and calming effect;
the Adenosine component has anti-inflammatory properties; its features also include the ability to smooth out wrinkles, preventing their reoccurrence;
Tocopherol acetate is a vitamin E derivative known for its antioxidant properties .

The products also include such an essential ingredient as Vichy thermal water, which softens and restores the skin, increasing its resistance to the influence of aggressive environmental factors.

This composition allows you to solve a wide range of problems:

Evens out the surface and tone of the skin, making it smooth and uniform.
Reducing the number, depth and visual severity of wrinkles.
Concealing dark circles under the eyes and other imperfections.
Reducing pigmentation and rosacea.
Softening the skin and improving its texture, returning a healthy appearance and natural radiance.

The preparations have a pleasant smell and light texture , due to which they are quickly absorbed without leaving a greasy or sticky feeling on the skin. The results, as the manufacturer assures, will appear after the first month of use.

The Idealia cosmetic series includes the following products:

Cream for normal and combination skin.
Cream for dry and sensitive skin.
Idealia-Pro corrector serum with anti-pigmentation formula.
A moisturizing BB cream that adds radiance and protects against UV activity.

Did the manufacturer manage to create the perfect cream? In order to compare the advertising claims of the Vichy company with real results, it is worth turning to the opinions of consumers.

Reviews

Lesya

The advertising did its job: I wanted to get everything in one jar, and Vichy cream provided me with this opportunity. I needed a product that would hydrate my combination skin without clogging my pores and absorb well.

First impressions: pleasant consistency, delicate and unobtrusive aroma, beautiful pink jar. The cream is quickly absorbed and does not roll off.

After four weeks of use, the reviews were only positive, as the skin really became smoother, blackheads and small pimples decreased. In a word, a good cream that fights imperfections and moisturizes at the same time.

But I didn’t understand what exactly his innovation was, since any more or less serious brand has drugs that work at approximately the same level. Overall, I liked the cream and can confidently recommend it, but the promises are clearly embellished.

Irina

I needed a cream to even out my complexion, so I decided to try Vichy products. I was surprised, but the cream really gave the promised effect.

After the first use, the skin became velvety, good hydration was felt , and after a week of use, the result was already visible - the condition of the skin improved significantly. I like everything, I’m already buying my third jar.

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Lyudmila

After much thought, I purchased Idealia cream, hoping to use it as a universal remedy. But I realized that it can only be used at night .

The fact is that during the day I apply foundation to my face, first using some kind of foundation, but Ideal is not suitable for these purposes because it slides off. I tried to apply a very thin layer, but the result was the same.

Otherwise, I am satisfied with the product: it reduces rashes, my face is moisturized, but not greasy. But the cream did not give the effects that were stated in the advertisement.

Katerina

I use Idealia Pro Deep Corrector serum. At first I was surprised that the texture of the product was far from being as light as I was used to, but then it turned out that the cream was absorbed very quickly , without leaving any discomfort on the skin.

I was going to use the serum on my own, but it soon became clear that my skin lacked moisture with it, so now I use it in combination with a day or night cream.

Fortunately, there are no problems in the form of pilling or film formation: the product fits well and does not conflict with other creams. It is not greasy and can be safely applied even to the T-zone.

Consistency, appearance - all this is at its best. But efficiency is another matter. The product did not cause any noticeable changes : both the Idealia cream and the serum from the same series seemed to me to be simply good cosmetics that maintained my skin in the condition in which it was.

If you have already tried the cream of this line and it suited you, then I think the serum will do, and if the cream did not have any effect, then you should not spend money on the serum.

Galina

Bb Cream from Vichy is an excellent base for makeup; it applies smoothly and softly to the skin, without creating a mask effect, and moisturizes. After a few days of use, I simply fell in love with this cream. In addition, the product has a sun protection factor of SPF-25, and this is always relevant.

BB cream is available in two shades that adapt to skin color and perfectly hide imperfections.

Lena

I have been using the Vichy brand for a long time, I have purchased many different products, so I decided to please myself with a new product. Nothing supernatural: a regular moisturizer with a pleasant aroma. It doesn’t remove wrinkles , I didn’t see any shine, but it’s very overpriced.

Inna

I bought Idealia cream almost by accident, since I didn’t have the product I needed, but I’ve been using it for a month now and I’m happy with everything. I noticed all the promised qualities on myself: the pores have narrowed, the wrinkle between the eyebrows has become smaller, the skin is soft, looks smooth and healthy. I also noticed a slight mattifying effect.

I have combination skin, prone to inflammation, on which the first wrinkles have already appeared, and Vichy cream is just a godsend in my case.

Valeria

I have problem skin: the T-zone is oily, and the rest of the areas are flaky. In addition, the pores are enlarged, blood vessels are located close together, rashes often occur, and if I use the wrong product, allergies appear. That's why I needed a special cream that would cope with all my problems.

Ideal is a good option, but it does not give a long-term effect . I thought it was a cream for one day, since after washing all its properties disappear. It is not greasy, gives a slight shine, is absorbed quickly and smells nice, but, unfortunately, there are no serious results.

Julia

I have almost completely used up the jar, but there are no promised changes: no narrowing of pores, no smoothing of wrinkles, and redness and rosacea remain in the same state. It is better not to use the cream in winter, as it is very light. And in general I was disappointed in it - I use it to the end and forget about it.

Natalia

I liked the texture of the cream, the aroma seemed very pleasant. I noticed a beautiful glass jar. As for the composition, it does not contain parabens , so I decided to purchase the product.

It is absorbed very quickly, creating the feeling that the skin is simply drinking this cream. And although there have been no dramatic changes, I am satisfied with the product: it leaves a feeling of freshness on the skin, smoothes it and even cools it a little.

conclusions

The manufacturer presented a product that should solve the most common cosmetic problems of skin after 25 years, but it failed to deliver on most of its promises .

Almost all consumers appreciated the moisturizing effect of the Idealia series products, spoke positively about their consistency and aroma, but questioned their other properties.

The product does not reduce pigmentation and rosacea even after prolonged use.
Does not smooth out wrinkles, in some cases coping with minimal facial changes.
When used with foundation, it may pill.
When used alone, the serum does not have a moisturizing effect, requiring the additional use of day or night cream.
BB cream Vichy Idealia has received positive reviews because it adapts to skin tone, moisturizes, and does not create a mask effect.
Some users have noted a short-term effect of the products, which disappears after washing.

The general impression that most women have about the Ideal cosmetic series is the simplicity and mediocrity of the products, the lack of fresh ideas, despite the company’s statements about innovative technologies.

These products can be classified as ordinary moisturizing preparations that keep the skin in a well-groomed condition, but do not offer any obvious changes in its structure.

How to use

Contraindications and side effects

Vichy's Idealia Pro remedy for age spots has virtually no contraindications. The only limitation is individual intolerance to any component in the cream. Due to the fact that all Vichy products undergo strict quality control and are made on the basis of natural ingredients, an allergic reaction can occur in one case out of a thousand.

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Do not apply the product to the area around the eyes. If the cream gets into your eyes, wash it off with warm running water. It is also not recommended to use the product more than 3 times a day. Due to the absence of aggressive substances that other companies usually use to lighten age spots, the cream can be applied to skin inflamed by acne.

Use in face whitening

According to the company, the cream does not contain aggressive components that lighten the pigment. Its action is aimed at blocking the synthesis of melanin in increased quantities and protecting against ultraviolet radiation. Course use of the cream even hides the vascular network by strengthening the walls of blood vessels and improving tissue repair. Vichy not only masks age spots with the help of its toning components, but penetrates deep into the dermis. The effect of use is long-lasting and of high quality, guaranteed by the manufacturer.

Brightening Serum

In addition to Vichy cream, the Vichy Idealia PRO whitening serum-pigment spot corrector is used to treat excessive pigmentation. This unique product has the ability to affect the root cause of the appearance of dark spots and is used for age-related changes in the epidermis, as well as pigmentation resulting from exposure to UV radiation on the skin. The effectiveness of "Vichy" is manifested in pigment spots, the development of which was facilitated by changes in hormonal levels, as well as in traces of acne and pimples. The effect of VICHY cosmetics extends to inflammation associated with damage to the vascular walls.

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Active ingredients

The corrector from VICHY for age spots contains the following components:

The Vichy anti-pigmentation serum ideally combines natural ingredients to provide the desired result.

VICHY SPA thermal water;
diacalite;
lipohydroxy acid;
glycerol;
dimethicone;
ascorbyl glucoside;
caprylic/caprylic triglyceride;
titanium dioxide;
stearic acid;
PEG-100 stearate;
sodium lauryl sarcosinate;
potassium hydroxide;
glyceryl stearate;
soybean oil;
licorice root extract;
dimethiconol;
tochopherol;
silica gel;
sodium salt of citric acid;
salicylic acid;
laureth-7;
Eperua crescent bark extract;
synthetic polymer of acrylamide.

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How to use?

Vichy anti-pigment serum is applied to a cleansed face, avoiding the area around the eyes and penetration of the product into the oral cavity. Can be used day or evening, either alone or in combination with day care from VICHY. The first results will be noticeable after 5-7 days of daily use of a cosmetic product for age spots.

Buy Vichy Idealia pigment spot corrector serum 30ml in pharmacies

Vichy Idealia Buy Vichy Idealia in pharmacies MANUFACTURERS Laboratoir Industriel de Vichy (France)

GROUP Skin care products

INTERNATIONAL NON-PROPENTED NAME no

DESCRIPTION Vichy Ideal serum correction. pigment. spots 30ml

1st serum for deep correction of all types of skin hyperpigmentation

Even for sensitive skin

Pigment spots, as a result of age-related changes in the skin Pigment spots, as a result of exposure to UV rays Pigment spots, as a result of changes in hormonal levels Traces of post-acne Inflammation associated with impaired vascular microcirculation

11 years of research, 11 patents, 6 scientific publications

INNOVATION

CLINICALLY PROVEN EFFECTIVE: Hyperpigmentation reduced by 32.2% after 2 months of use.*

New understanding of the processes occurring in the skin layers has made it possible to create a unique triple-action active complex DRM-BrightTM + LHA, which directly affects the cause of age spots, reducing existing hyperpigmentation and preventing its reappearance.

Eperulin - Has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. Procysteine - normalizes melanogenesis, has moisturizing properties. Vitamin Cg - Protects fibroblasts and thereby has a depigmenting effect. Is a powerful antioxidant. LHA - Lipohydroxy acid - has an exfoliating effect. Enhances the penetration of active substances into the skin.

Thanks to the triple action - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and depigmenting - your skin acquires a flawless tone!

100% Efficient**

Pigment spots Redness

-32.2% after 2 months of use - 35.5% after 2 months of use

100% Security

Thermal water VICHY SPA

Suitable for sensitive skin

100% Pleasure

Unique hybrid texture - fluid comfort + serum effect

*According to IPSOS 2007 Europe

31% of women between 20 and 30 years old

40% of women are between 30 and 40 years old

**Clinical studies, 50 Caucasian women. Testing 8 weeks, application 2 times a day.

Main components: VICHY SPA thermal water, DRM bright, Diacalite, Lipo-hydroxy acid

Indications and method of use: Uneven complexion, age spots. Apply daily morning and/or evening to cleansed skin, avoiding the eye contour. Use on its own or as a base for cream. Can be used to correct pigmentation on the body (arms, back). Suitable for all skin types.