Vichy skincare
Vichy is a French skincare brand founded in 1931 and owned by L'Oréal since 1955.
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Vichy is beloved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, eye products, and sunscreens, all crafted with expertly balanced formulas. Its products suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best due to their lightweight, clarifying nature. Among the standout items for specific concerns, shoppers will find the Minéral 89 Eyes for acne-prone skin, the Capital Soleil for skin with dark spots, and the Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for mature skin. While ongoing research continues to explore the full potential of the brand, its current offerings provide targeted daily support.
Hyaluronic acidThis page covers some of the most popular Vichy products; for the whole Vichy range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 60.3k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Vichy for lightweight hydration, fast-absorbing texture, and suitability for sensitive skin. The most common complaints are a sticky finish and product pilling when layered.
Highlights
Intense, lightweight hydration for moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “like a drink of water for my face — Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum”
- “Instant hydration boost — Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream”
- “Melts into the skin — Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream”
Value, finish, and performance issues for moisturizers Sometimes Noted
- “dried my skin out without cream — Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum”
- “Pricey for a small jar — Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream”
- “caused small whiteheads — Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Vichy good for oily skin?
Yes, Vichy fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The brand offers options like Capital Soleil and Normaderm that help manage oily skin.
Is Vichy worth it?
Vichy is worth considering for oily and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines as Superior. The products help keep skin soft and smooth through key ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Reviewers mostly mention intense, lightweight hydration from the moisturizers, though some note value and finish issues.
What are Vichy's best products?
Vichy's best products are Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil, which Lovi rates High to Superior for dry and sensitive skin. These products help deliver intense hydration and reliable sun protection while being well-suited for a variety of skin types.
Which Vichy moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, followed by Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum, though Lovi rates both as Average fit for that skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and quality.
Does Vichy cause breakouts?
Vichy is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features products that help keep skin clear and balanced, including options rated Average for acne-prone skin. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration without clogging pores, supporting a calm complexion.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Vichy fragrance-free?
No, not all Vichy products on this page are fragrance-free, as four of the six products list no fragrance while Normaderm and Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream contain it.
What are the key ingredients in Vichy products?
Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the Vichy products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and softness while addressing signs of skin aging.
How do I build a Vichy skincare routine?
To build a Vichy routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a calming toner, Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum to keep the skin soft and hydrated, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum, and finish with the same hydrating serum. Once a week, add an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask into this evening routine.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Where can I buy Vichy, and how much does it cost?
Vichy products are available at stores in Australia, with prices ranging from A$43.30 to A$86.25.
What are good alternatives to Vichy?
La Roche-Posay is a good alternative to Vichy, as it features a similar range of products with high fit levels across various skin types. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin.
Vichy vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its routines Superior compared to Vichy's High level. For oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, Vichy takes the lead with Superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin and High fit for combination skin.
Who owns Vichy, and where is it from?
Vichy is a French brand founded in 1931, owned by L'Oréal since 1955.
Is Vichy cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Vichy as cruelty-free.
Is Vichy good for dry skin?
Lovi rates Vichy's Capital Soleil High for dry skin, while other products on the page rate around average or require caution. Reviewers often mention intense hydration from the brand's moisturisers, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.
Which Vichy sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Capital Soleil is the best Vichy sunscreen for sensitive skin, rating High on Lovi for sensitive skin.
Is Vichy good for sensitive skin?
Vichy is good for sensitive skin, with the brand-focused routine rating High for this skin type. Lovi rates Capital Soleil High for sensitive skin, while its moisturizers help deliver lightweight hydration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Is Vichy good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Vichy is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as the brand routines rate Superior for this skin type. The Vichy products on this page help keep pores clear and skin calm.
Is Vichy good for skin with dark spots?
Vichy is good for skin with dark spots because Capital Soleil rates Superior for dark spots and Minéral 89 Eyes rates High. Topical vitamin C and hyaluronic acid help brighten skin and improve signs of aging.
Is Vichy good for mature skin?
Vichy is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that its moisturizers provide intense, lightweight hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Research behind Vichy's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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