It is my first time using Vichy products and I kinda love the Normaderm range, particularly Normaderm Tri-Active Anti-imperfection Hydrating Care and Normaderm Hylauspot.
These two products have some key ingredients that are for targeting sensitive acne prone skin:
1) salicyclic acid - correct abnormal shedding of cells, unclog pores (but does not have effect on sebum production and does not kill bacteria)
2) glycolic acid (peeling the skin to remove brown spots)
3) LHA or lipohydroxy acid (similar to salicyclic acid, exfoliates and unblock pores)
4) Glycerin - humectant
5) Silicons - emollient
6) Sodium hyaluronate (present in Hylauspot, anti-ageing)
What I like about it is that is has a very light feel and fast absorbing. There is a cooling sensation that somewhat tames the acne and preventing it from further erupting. The exfoliating ingredients are pretty effective as my skin does peels lightly on those areas i apply the Hylauspot. Depending on the "stage" of acne, for some spots, it purges the pus and pimple head, and for others, it shrinks it till it retreats (about 3-5 days).
I have also bought the Aqualia Thermal UV. While it seems to spread easily and absorb easily, I found it difficult to apply my liquid foundation (Clinique Even Better) on it. The makeup seems to become cakey, which does not usually happen when I use the sunscreen.
Vichy Normaderm Tri-active: ***** (5 stars)
Vichy Normaderm Hylauspot: ***** (5 stars)
Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV: ** (2 stars)
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| Left: Triactiv Centre: Aqualia Thermal UV Right: Hylauspot |
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| Far left: Triactiv (without spreading) Second to the left: Triactive (after spreading once) Second to the right: Hylauspot (without spreading) Far right: Hylauspot (after spreading once) |
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