It is a very fluid sunscreen with an ultra-light, colorless and fragrance-free formula that can be applied in the desired amount without leaving any residue on the skin. It can be used by all skin types, especially combination, normal and dry skin.

Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 sunscreen combines broad-spectrum UV protection with a blend of hyper-pigmentation-correcting ingredients for brighter, more even skin:

• 1% tranexamic acid and
• 2% niacinamide

which help reduce existing spots while broad-spectrum UV filters help protect the skin against future sun damage.

A note for the presence of mica in the formulation (0.75%) that instantly brightens skin tone!

Points to note:

• Broad spectrum protection against UVA / UVB rays
• Helps prevent sun-induced hyperpigmentation and premature aging and helps reduce existing hyperpigmentation
• Excellent cosmeticity, ideal for daily use
• It has, in my opinion, another advantage: it leaves the skin immediately satin-like, which makes it easier to apply makeup!

How to use Advanced Brightening UV Defense - Skinceuticals?

• Apply every morning as the last step of your skin routine before makeup.
• Remember that the minimum amount for good protection for the entire face and neck is about 2 fingers of product. A tip is to apply the sunscreen in layers to make up this amount.

   

  Enjoy protected and more even skin!

This sunscreen blocks the direct and indirect pigmentation pathway, inhibiting melanin synthesis and is therefore a great solution for all people who are concerned about spots or who want to prevent the appearance of spots when there is direct sun exposure. It reduces hyperpigmentation, giving luminosity to the skin.

It has a fluid but creamy texture, no fragrance and is water resistant, so it is an excellent option for use with direct sun exposure (beach, pool, outdoor activities) and can even be used by sensitive skin (Esthederm's white-pack protectors are protectors adapted to sensitive and/or intolerant skin).

It leaves the skin very comfortable and is especially indicated for combination, normal and dry skin.

It is equivalent to an SPF 50+ with the advantage of global protection (protection against all types of radiation).

It also prevents photoaging, inhibits the skin pigmentation process and allows a progressive lightening of the skin.

How to use Photo Reverse - Esthederm?

• Apply to the face, neck, décolleté and hyperpigmented areas 20 minutes before sun exposure
• Reapply every 2 hours and after each bath
• Can replace day cream during direct sun exposure
• There is also a version with color and in stick

By providing pharmacological levels of L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C) that can be applied directly to the skin, the goal is to interfere with environmental oxidative damage including sunlight, smoke, and pollution. L-ascorbic acid provides the following key benefits to the skin:

• Protects against damage from solar radiation
• Stimulates collagen synthesis
• Prevents UV-induced immunosuppression
• It is anti-inflammatory
• Provides visible action on skin brightness, blemishes and evenness

The story of the pioneering research on this vitamin began by Skinceuticals' founding scientist, Dr. Sheldon Pinnel. Based on this scientist's research, Skinceuticals was the first to discover the exact formulation parameters required for optimal absorption of vitamin C and for its effectiveness on the skin. The optimal absorption and efficacy of a vitamin C product depends, according to this research, on three factors, known as the Duke Antioxidant Patent:

• The use of pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
• Formulated at acidic pH (below 3.5) and
• In concentration between 10% and 20%

Recent studies show that topical application of optimized antioxidant vitamin C combinations can provide up to eight-fold additional environmental protection, 96 percent reduction of sun-damaged cells, and prevent damage to UV-irradiated skin.

Phloretin CF is an antioxidant solution that is indicated in hyperpigmented skins (very frequent in the population) exactly for its composition and combines in a scientifically tested formula:

• 10% pure vitamin C
• 0.2% ferulic acid and
• 2% floretin

Ferulic acid, found in the seeds and leaves of most plants, especially in the bran of grasses such as wheat, rice and oats has a powerful antioxidant potential, protects from the aging effects of ultraviolet light, neutralizes free radicals, acts as a sunscreen by absorbing UV and has anti-inflammatory properties. Floretin is a plant antioxidant found in the pulp and peel of apples, as a useful antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin and interact with other antioxidants to provide effective photoprotection.Floretin has strong antioxidant effects when tested against free radicals. Floretin also inhibits tyrosinase activity, prevents photoaging by inhibiting collagen degradation, and increases the penetration of other antioxidants into the skin.

It is the antioxidant that I use the most continuously, all year round including summer. I can't do without or imagine my skin routine without including an antioxidant solution. For my skin (since it is combination) I can use either the serum or the gel.

How to use Skinceuticals Phloretin CF?

• Apply once a day in the morning routine as a first step right after cleansing the skin (can be applied all year round, including during sun exposure)
• Choose between serum and gel presentation depending on skin type and preference. The serum is indicated for combination to dry skin and the gel for combination to oily skin.
• Place 4 to 5 drops of the serum in the palm of your hand and use your fingertips to apply to the face and neck. For the gel, apply 4 to 5 pumps directly to the skin on the face and neck.
• If any discomfort is felt (due to the presence of 10% pure vitamin C), applications should be spaced out until the skin adapts. Very sensitive skin, with rosacea and other pathologies should always seek medical advice before using a solution with a high percentage of vitamin C.

Enjoy protected and more even skin!

Endocare's Renewal Retinol Serum is a care that promotes epidermal renewal, retexturizes and rejuvenates the skin. It comes in two concentrations of pure retinol for use according to personal experience: 0.2% (for skins that have not yet used retinol or more sensitive) or the Intensive presentation with 0.5% (for skins used to retinol and more resistant).

It is a care with an anhydrous formula, that is, without water in the composition, with a unique texture and that also contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, moisturizing and repairing ingredients.

With a high concentration of retinol that provides effective epidermal retexturization and renewal, this care unifies skin texture and tone, improves the appearance and luminosity and intensively improves the signs of skin aging, including sagging.

I found it very interesting that we can have two different concentrations of retinol depending on the level of use and goals/needs of the skin, and also the unique waterless texture that leaves the skin comfortable at the same time.

How to use Renewal Retinol Serum - Endocare:

• Apply at night on clean skin progressively and according to skin tolerance - start for example with 1-2 applications per week of the presentation with 0.2% retinol and increase (frequency and retinol percentage) according to skin response.
• During the day, avoid sun exposure and always use photoprotection.
• During direct sun exposure it should not be used.
• Complement with a moisturizing and/or repairing care.

Enjoy a deeply renewed and cared-for skin!

Filorga's Sleep & Peel is a cellular renewing product with an exfoliating acid complex. It is an indispensable care for those looking to improve the skin's grain and get more luminosity!

This is a micropeeling night cream formulated with a complex of acids in a concentration of 4.5% with azelaic, glycolic, malic, citric, lactic, tartaric, salicylic and pyruvic acids, to renew the skin and brown algae extract, with a soothing action. This concentration of acids won me over, because sensitive skin, like mine, does not always tolerate higher concentrations. In addition, its incredibly fluid and silky texture suits all skin types!

It is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin, seeking care for fine lines, dull and uneven complexions, and for those looking to improve skin texture and achieve more radiance. Exfoliating acids rapidly penetrate the epidermis and disrupt cell cohesion to increase cell turnover, exfoliating and refining the skin.

It is a recent launch of the brand and extremely interesting, and it delivers what it promises!

How to use Filorga's Sleep & Peel?

• Apply at night on clean skin, in continuous use for a month or every other day in case of sensitive skin.
• It can be applied every other night on lips for skinless, soft lips!
• A slight stinging sensation may occur after application, which is due to the presence of exfoliating acids and tends to disappear with continued use. If it persists or the skin appears irritated, discontinue use.
• It can also be used as a cell renewing cream throughout the year, as often as the skin tolerates (from 2 to 3 nights a week to every night).

Enjoy smooth and luminous skin!

It is a serum that has in its composition hyaluronic acid that moisturizes the skin and minimizes lines, carnosine and vitamin E that protect with antioxidant action, tetrapeptide-10 that strengthens the barrier function, red sage polyphenols and fucose polymer for a double anti-inflammatory action and squalane, an excellent moisturizer that leaves the skin beautiful and soft, without getting heavy or greasy.

This serum is a must for anyone suffering with sensitive skin. It acts on the vicious cycle of skin sensitivity, decreases skin inflammation and restores balance to sensitive or sensitized skin. It hydrates the skin for 24 hours while soothing and reinforcing the skin barrier while also protecting the skin from free radicals. It is a very complete care!

I was very surprised by its cosmeticity, with an ultra-light texture, fresh and quickly absorbed, without sticky effect and with an optimal tolerance, without fragrance and that leaves the skin satiny!

How to use Bioderma's Sensibio Defensive Serum?

• Apply to any type of sensitive or sensitized skin, in teenagers or adults, immediately before moisturizing care, all over the face and neck.
• Can be used throughout the year in morning and/or evening routine.
• Can be used as a pre or post procedure care as well.

Enjoy soothed and hydrated skin!

I have known about Skinceuticals' H.A. Intensifier for several years and I always have it with me. It is much more than just a hyaluronic acid serum: it is a 2-in-1 multifunctional serum - an intense hydration serum, with 1.3% high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid - and also an anti-aging serum, with 10% Proxylane, a patented anti-aging molecule, 2% dipotassium glycyrrhizinate and 0.2% purple rice extract that together have a synergistic action:

• On loss of firmness
• On the signs of aging
• In the filling of the skin
• In hydration
• On lines and wrinkles

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is an active ingredient derived from licorice, with anti-inflammatory, healing, and skin regenerating action. Purple rice is a cereal of Asian origin, which contains large amounts of anthocyanins in its composition, well known for its antioxidant properties.

This is a serum that significantly increases hyaluronic acid levels in the skin, up to 30%, which has been scientifically proven.

It has a water-gel texture with excellent penetration, nothing sticky and can be used by all skins, in any of the routines (morning and/or night) and all year round. It is therefore a deeply cross-cutting care that I really like!

How to use Skinceutical's H.A. Intensifier?

• Apply to any skin type immediately before moisturizing care, all over the face and neck.
• Tip: it can also be used on the eye contour and lips before the respective specific care products!
• It is also an excellent after care for aesthetic procedures, especially after fillers.
• It works especially well after a routine with exfoliating acids or retinol.

In the end you just enjoy a deeply hydrated and cared for skin!

Much more than a water, it is a care of excellence, for the day to day, due to its composition in:

• low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which promotes skin hydration
• carnosine with high antioxidant power
• hypotaurine, which stimulates the metabolism and the production of energy by the skin cells
• citric acid, naturally present in the skin, will adjust the pH
• and mineral salts: potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium

It can be used by all skins, even the most sensitive ones. Fragrance-free, it has an ultra-fine spray. You immediately feel that it hydrates the skin!

It is very interesting to have 3 presentations: 30, 100 and 200 ml, adaptable to all situations, whether on the go, at the gym, on the beach, in an SOS skin care kit or at home!

How to use Institut Esthederm's Eau Cellulaire? 

• Spray onto the skin (face and/or body) before your moisturizing routine, applying light pressure to help penetration. This gesture increases skin hydration levels by almost 20% when applied before moisturizing care (serums and/or creams).
• It can also be used at any time of the day to moisturize the skin (face and/or body) or also to set makeup and does not need to be dried after application.

Enjoy a more hydrated and protected skin!

The Sensifine range to which Dermo-Nettoyant belongs has solutions particularly suited to reactive, sensitive and polyallergic skin with minimalist formulas of 8 to 13 ingredients. I am an absolute fan of all 3 solutions and have talked about them several times. In addition to Dermo-Nettoyant, the range also includes a cleansing balm and a moisturizing mask and several solutions for reactive skin, with redness and couperose.

What is so special about this care?

• Sensifine Dermo-Nettoyant is 100% suitable for intolerant and very sensitive skin. It has a minimalist formula with only 9 ingredients, no surfactants and no fragrance and is enriched with niacinamide and a moisturizing agent to soothe and restore the skin barrier. For me cleansing has to be effective and respectful of the skin.
• It immediately leaves the skin deeply hydrated. Although the texture is a light cream the skin feels very comfortable and for sensitive skin like mine, it relieves tightness and discomfort. The skin is cared for and moisturized right from cleansing.
• It is very versatile! It can be used either as a cleansing milk (to be removed with absorbent cotton or a pad) or with water (functioning as a cleanser). This is a feature that I particularly like.
• &It's a deeply cross-cutting, affordable cleanser. All skins will like this care, from combination to dry to combination to oily and sensitive as the texture is light but moisturizing.
• It can be used all over the face, including lips and eye contour.
• Good to know that we find Sensifine Dermo-Nettoyant in two formats: 50 ml for travel, or for those who prefer to test before purchasing, a higher format and 400 ml for daily use, with a handy dispenser, which we can have in the shower or next to the rest of our skin care.

How to use Sensifine Dermo-Nettoyant from SVR?

• Gently apply to the skin with your fingers, massage over the entire face, and then cleanse with a cotton pad or compress. Alternatively you can apply to the face and massage directly with the cotton pad or pad.
• It can also be used as a cleanser to be removed with water (never hot water - I always prefer to use warm or cool water).
• I like to use it both ways: first as a cream makeup remover with a cotton pad and then I wash my face again with the same product.

In the end you just enjoy deeply cleansed yet soothed, comfortable and absolutely hydrated skin!

For me an eye makeup remover has to meet 5 criteria and this one absolutely meets all of them.

• It does it in effectiveness! It rigorously removes all eye makeup, even waterproof makeup. Which means that the next morning I don't have to apply makeup again. Efficacy, in fact, is the first thing I look for in an eye makeup remover. And there is no need to rinse.
• It is suitable for sensitive skin and eyes. It is an unscented product, which makes sense when we talk about sensitive skin and eyes, with a strict formulation chart to minimize the risk of intolerance. It can also be used by eyes wearing contact lenses.
• It does not burn in the eyes. The eye cleansing process has to be pleasant and not cause eye irritation. Respectissime is a sensitive eye makeup remover that does not cause any burning, even if a tiny drop of product comes in contact with the eyes.
• Although it is a biphasic makeup remover, it is not greasy and does not leave an oily residue on the skin. Biphasic cleansers are composed of two phases: an aqueous phase and an oily phase, to ensure that impurities of all kinds are removed with just one product: the aqueous phase removes impurities that dissolve in water and the oily phase removes impurities that dissolve in oil. The two phases are mixed by shaking the package just before use. Respectissime has the added advantage for me that the two phases remain mixed throughout the entire process of removing both eyes, without the need to shake the package again.
• There is no need to rub the eyes. If you hold a cotton pad or compress to the eye for a few seconds, the makeup is removed effortlessly. It is particularly important not to make any sudden gestures as the skin is very thin in the eye area.

How to use Respectissme from La Roche-Posay?

• Shake the package to mix the two phases. Apply a small amount of product to a cotton pad or swab.
• Gently touch the cotton pad or pad to the eye and leave on for a few seconds.
• Remove the makeup with an inward-outward motion, without rubbing to avoid irritation.
• Use a new cotton pad for each eye.

Enjoy wonderfully makeup-free, irritation-free, and oil-free eyes!