Vichy LIFTACTIV for dry skin
Ascorbic Acid
Glycerin
Hyaluronic AcidWarning
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of Ascorbic Acid, but the inclusion of Alcohol Denat may counteract hydration and exacerbate dryness. Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid provide some moisturizing benefits, but are not sufficient to fully address your dry skin concerns.
- The formulation lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to effectively counteract water loss, which is crucial for managing dry skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users generally praise this moisturizer for its ability to hydrate and smooth mature or dry skin, often noting a visible improvement in skin radiance and firmness. While many appreciate its non-greasy finish and suitability for sensitive skin, a notable minority experiences issues with the product "pilling" under makeup or finds the fragrance too strong.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels "plump,"”
- “"soft,"”
- “"moisturized all day"”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “it "smooths fine lines,"”
- “"softens wrinkles,"”
- “"firms the skin"”
Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
- “notice a "radiant glow,"”
- “"brighter look,"”
- “"healthier appearance"”
Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
- “"works well under foundation"”
- “"great makeup base"”
Non-greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “"lightweight,"”
- “"absorbs quickly,"”
- “"non-sticky"”
Pilling under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “the cream "rolls off skin"”
- “"balls up"”
- “"peels" when touched”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “the scent is "overpowering"”
- “"too perfumed"”
- “"smells like chemicals"”
Greasy residue Rarely Noted
- “"leaves a film"”
- “"feels heavy"”
- “"makes face shiny"”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “experienced "breakouts"”
- “"itching"”
- “"redness"”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Vichy LiftActiv Supreme for dry skin?
Lovi advises against using this product on your dry skin because it contains alcohol, which may counteract hydration and worsen dryness. While it has some moisturizing ingredients, it lacks the rich, nourishing oils and barrier-supporting ingredients needed to lock in moisture and protect dry skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?
Alcohol Denat may counteract hydration and dry out your skin further, while Ascorbic Acid offers moderate exfoliation that does not suit dry skin well. A moisturizing treatment for dry skin needs rich, nourishing ingredients and moisture-locking components like ceramides and various forms of hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier.
What does Vitamin C do for dry skin?
Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.
Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This product is a poor match for dry skin because its alcohol content may dry you out further, and it lacks the rich, softening ingredients needed to lock in moisture. Dry skin needs a moisturizing treatment that brings together heavy softening ingredients and moisture-locking barriers to keep the skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this treatment on dry skin because the alcohol in it may dry you out further. Dry skin needs rich creams with soothing oils and butters to lock in moisture and prevent water loss.
How often should I use this cream?
This product is a poor match for dry skin because the alcohol content may worsen dryness and the formula lacks rich softening ingredients to lock in moisture. Dry skin needs rich moisturizing creams with plenty of nourishing oils and butters to stop water loss and keep the skin soft and smooth.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though it is a poor match because alcohol and exfoliating ingredients may worsen your dryness. A product for this skin type needs rich moisturizing ingredients to lock in hydration and soothe dry patches.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally not recommended for dry skin because alcohol denat may dry it out further, and it lacks the rich, sealing ingredients needed to lock in moisture. For dry skin around the eyes or on the body, a product of this type needs plenty of heavy moisturizing ingredients and skin-softening oils to prevent water loss.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, Hyaluronic Acid, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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