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 is a good choice for oily skin. Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The brand offers options like Normaderm and Capital Soleil, which help care for oily skin.
Is Vichy worth it?
Vichy may be worth it for oily and acne-prone skin, where the brand-focused routines rate Superior. The moisturizers on this page help provide intense, lightweight hydration, though reviewers sometimes note issues with value and finish. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
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 skin, mature skin, and dark spots. Minéral 89 Eyes brings intense moisture to the eye area, while Capital Soleil helps protect against sun damage. Hyaluronic acid helps keep skin soft and plump across the range.
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, and Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum is another option, with both offering an Average fit. Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for dry skin.
Does Vichy cause breakouts?
Vichy is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note performance issues with moisturizers, but 4 of 6 products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Vichy fragrance-free?
No, the Vichy products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as four of the six items list no fragrance while Normaderm and Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream include it.
What are the key ingredients in Vichy products?
The key ingredient found across the Vichy products on this page is hyaluronic acid, which helps boost hydration and improve skin quality. Topical hyaluronic acid supports skin barrier function and helps reduce signs of aging.
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How do I build a Vichy skincare routine?
To build a Vichy routine for dry skin, follow the brand's morning steps with a cleanser, toner, Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream, and sunscreen, and use a cleanser, LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum, and moisturizer at night. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration. Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Vichy, and how much does it cost?
Vichy products are available at stores in France. Prices on this page range from €17.09 to €30.29, with most falling between €20.50 and €30.29.
What are good alternatives to Vichy?
Good alternatives to Vichy with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Biodermer, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay as a Superior fit for dry skin and sensitive skin, and a High fit for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Vichy vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
Vichy rates Superior for oily skin and acne-prone skin, while La Roche-Posay rates Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin. For combination skin, Vichy rates High and La Roche-Posay rates High.
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?
Vichy is a mixed match for dry skin, since Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High while individual products on this page range from Caution to Superior. Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil rate High for dry skin, but LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum and Normaderm rate Caution or Low. Topical hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and barrier function.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which Vichy sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Capital Soleil is the best Vichy sunscreen for sensitive skin, rating High for this skin type.
Is Vichy good for sensitive skin?
Vichy fits sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Some individual products like Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil reach High fit for sensitive skin, while the Vichy products on this page list no fragrance in four out of six cases.
Is Vichy good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Vichy is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers provide intense and lightweight hydration without feeling heavy.
Is Vichy good for skin with dark spots?
Vichy has products that help with dark spots, with Capital Soleil showing Superior fit and Minéral 89 Eyes showing High fit for skin with dark spots. Topical vitamin C helps brighten the skin and improve signs of aging.
Is Vichy good for mature skin?
Yes, Vichy is a good choice for mature skin, as the brand features products with helpful ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for mature skin.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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