Need a New Face Cream? Check Out Our Reviews of Vichy's Creams

French skin care products are some of our favorites at Skincare.com. So when French favorite Vichy sent us complimentary samples of some of their creams to review, we couldn’t wait to get started! Find out what one editor thought of Vichy’s creams, below!

When we think of our favorite drugstore brands, Vichy is undoubtedly one that comes to mind. As one of the leading beauty brands in France, Vichy’s skin care line boasts a wide range of products—from serums to cleansers—featuring cutting-edge technology to help deliver results users can see with their own eyes. But that’s not all! Every last formula within the collection also features the brand’s exclusive Mineralizing Thermal Water from the French volcanoes, known to help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. Among the most beloved products in the Vichy range are their moisturizers. There’s certainly one or more to suit every skin type and concern, and we’re reviewing a handful of them here! Keep reading for our review of Vichy creams, their benefits, how to use them, and more!

Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Review

In a clinical study, Vichy identified key markers that give skin its “tired look” by the end of the day: a dulled complexion, deepening wrinkles, and sagging features. Using this knowledge on daily aging, the brand formulated LiftActiv Supreme. The light, comfortable cream immediately hydrates skin to smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles and brighten a complexion. Skin can appear plumped with moisture and well-rested. With continued use, skin can appear firmer with deep wrinkles visibly smoothed.

When I first tried this product, I was in awe of how fresh my skin felt all day long. Once absorbed, there was no sticky or greasy residue present at all. My skin felt smooth, hydrated, and refreshed for hours. Since it’s so lightweight, I look forward to layering it underneath my makeup as well.

Recommended for: Dry, normal, oily, combination, and sensitive skin types.

To Use: Apply LiftActiv Supreme in the morning on a cleansed face. Smooth on gently until thoroughly absorbed.

Vichy LiftActiv Supreme, $42 MSRP

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream Review

Formulated with advanced Dynamic Hydration technology, hyaluronic acid, and Aquabioryl, this soothing 48-hour hydration cream helps lock in water in all facial zones to replenish skin with hydration and form a protective film.  The result? Skin that appears radiantly healthy-looking and plumped with moisture.

I love how this innovative moisturizer immediately melts onto the skin, leaving a velvety soft finish. On days where my skin feels dry from the elements, it helps reintroduce some of that lost moisture. Best of all, my skin stays hydrated all day.  

Recommended for: Dry to normal skin types.

To Use: Apply Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream evenly on face and neck morning and/or night. Smooth on gently until thoroughly absorbed. Can be worn alone or following Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Power Serum application.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream, $31 MSRP

Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Review

Meet the first Vichy anti-aging day cream with a breakthrough Compensating Complex—14 years of research in the making—to address the four fundamental signs of menopause on skin: loss of density, loss of structure, sagging, and dryness.

The texture of the cream is very comfortable; it immediately envelops the skin with a fresh, non-sticky feeling. My skin felt hydrated and appeared radiant. I’ve also noticed a clear difference in the firmness of my skin after eight weeks of use. Sagging, loss of structure, and loss of density aren’t my current skin concerns, per say, but we would definitely recommend this cream if these are your specific concerns.

Recommended for: Dry, normal, and combination skin types.

To Use: Dab a few dots of Neovadiol Compensating Complex onto face and neck and spread with upward smoothing strokes starting from the inside of the face and moving outwards. Pay extra attention to areas of skin slackening, like the cheekbones, jawline, and neck. Apply evenly morning and night. The formula can be worn alone or under makeup. 

Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex, $55 MSRP

Vichy Idéalia Skin Sleep Review

It’s during deep sleep that our skin undergoes natural self-repair. Give it a hand with this restorative night cream that can help hydrate, plump, and illuminate the appearance of skin, while counteracting the signs of fatigue. The formula has pure caffeine, hyaluronic acid, micro-exfoliating LHA, and vitamin B3.

It’s very easy to notice the signs of a poor night’s sleep on a complexion. Dullness, uneven tone, reduced skin elasticity, and overall tired-looking features are a dead giveaway. I always try my best to get the recommended hours of sleep per night, but on shorter nights, it’s nice to have a back-up plan. I tried this product on a night I knew would be sleeping less than normal and awoke to skin that felt soft and smooth without any tugging or dryness. I also love the way the fresh balm-in-gel texture enveloped and deeply nourished my skin while I slept without heaviness.

Recommended for: Dry, normal, and combination skin types.

To Use: Apply Idéalia Skin Sleep nightly onto cleansed skin. For total facial relaxation, start by taking a pea-sized amount and warming the formula between your palms and fingers. Then, gently glide the product across your forehead, massaging the temples in a circular motion. Next, lay your hands flat over your temples and slide over your ears, down your neck, and to your collarbone. Finish by applying gentle pressure to the hollow of your collarbones to help eliminate tension.

Vichy Idéalia Skin Sleep, $35 MSRP