Vichy skincare
Vichy is a French skincare brand founded in 1931 and owned by L'Oréal since 1955.
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Skincare enthusiasts revere Vichy for its balanced range of targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, soothing eye products, and protective sunscreens crafted from expert formulas. Its products suit mature skin and oily skin best because of their specific formulation types. For targeted concerns, the brand offers standout solutions including 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. These carefully composed elements work together to maintain a calm and steady daily routine.
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 good for oily skin because the brand-focused routine for this skin type rates High. Lovi rates Capital Soleil and four other products as Average for oily skin.
Is Vichy worth it?
Vichy may be worth it for shoppers seeking intense, lightweight hydration from products containing hyaluronic acid, though reviewers sometimes note value and finish issues with its moisturizers. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What are Vichy's best products?
Vichy's best products depend on the skin type, with Capital Soleil rated Superior for skin with dark spots and Minéral 89 Eyes rated Superior for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers provide intense, lightweight hydration.
Which Vichy moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Vichy moisturizer for dry skin is the Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream, followed by the Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum. Lovi rates both products Average for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide intense hydration to keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Does Vichy cause breakouts?
Vichy is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin rates High on Lovi. LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum, Normaderm, Capital Soleil, and the Minéral 89 products all rate Average for acne-prone skin.
Is Vichy fragrance-free?
Not all of the Vichy products on this page are fragrance-free, as Normaderm and Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream do contain fragrance, while four of the six products list none.
What are the key ingredients in Vichy products?
Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the Vichy products on this page. It helps improve skin moisture and softness.
How do I build a Vichy skincare routine?
To build a Vichy routine for dry skin in the morning, apply the Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Propolis Synergy Toner, Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream, and Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+. In the evening, use the Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum, and Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream. Once a week, add the Watermide Essential Mask to the evening steps.
Where can I buy Vichy, and how much does it cost?
Vichy products are available at stores in Ireland listed on Lovi. Prices on the page range from €16.00 to €43.06, with most items falling between €21.56 and €43.06.
What are good alternatives to Vichy?
Good alternatives to Vichy with similar skincare pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. For dry skin specifically, a routine focused on La Roche-Posay rates Superior, while a Vichy-focused routine rates High.
Vichy vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
For dry skin and sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay routines rate Superior while Vichy routines rate High, whereas both brands rate High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Vichy moisturizers provide intense and lightweight hydration.
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?
Yes, Vichy is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for dry skin. For the eyes and sun protection, Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil rate Superior and High for dry skin, though some moisturizers may cause performance issues or need caution. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration.
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?
Yes, Vichy is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers provide intense, lightweight hydration, and 4 of the 6 products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Vichy good for acne-prone skin?
Vichy is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers provide intense, lightweight hydration.
Is Vichy good for skin with dark spots?
Vichy is good for skin with dark spots because Capital Soleil rates Superior and Minéral 89 Eyes rates High. The Vichy products on this page help improve skin appearance and hydration.
Is Vichy good for mature skin?
Yes, Vichy is good for mature skin because it offers targeted serums and moisturizers that help smooth and hydrate the skin. Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for mature skin.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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