Vichy Normaderm for combination skin
Niacinamide
Salicylic Acid
Hyaluronic AcidAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 and pore-refining benefits for your oily shine and combination skin, as salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid work to decongest pores and provide mild exfoliation. Niacinamide further aids in seboregulation, helping to manage excess oil production.
- Glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide general hydration, supporting the skin's moisture balance without exacerbating oiliness.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers with oily and acne-prone skin frequently praise this lightweight moisturizer for its ability to hydrate without clogging pores or feeling greasy. Most users report clearer skin and reduced blemishes over time. A small minority experienced initial purging or found the fragrance too strong for sensitive skin.
Highlights
Excellent texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Sinks in immediately”
- “Perfect makeup base”
- “Doesn't feel heavy”
- “Leaves a nice matte glow.”
Balanced hydration Often Mentioned
- “Hydrating but not sticky”
- “Controls oil all day”
- “Skin feels plump and soft”
- “Doesn't strip my skin.”
Effective acne control Often Mentioned
- “Cleared my cystic acne”
- “Faded old dark spots”
- “Stopped new pimples forming”
- “Skin looks significantly clearer.”
Pore refinement Sometimes Noted
- “Pores look smaller”
- “Smoother skin texture”
- “Refined my large pores”
- “Skin looks more even.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Smell is too strong”
- “Perfume irritated my eyes”
- “Smells like men's cologne”
- “Wish it was unscented.”
Initial breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Broke me out worse”
- “Caused a burning sensation”
- “My skin turned red”
- “Experienced bad purging.”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “Skin felt tight after”
- “Need a heavier cream”
- “Dried out my cheeks”
- “Not enough for winter.”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Leaves a sticky film”
- “Pills under foundation”
- “Balls up if you rub it”
- “Feels tacky on the skin.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution work for combination skin?
Vichy Normaderm works moderately well for combination skin by clearing pores and managing excess oil without causing dryness. A product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that balance oiliness and hydration without any risk of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this double-correction daily care a good fit for combination skin?
Salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid help clear pores and smooth oily areas, while niacinamide manages excess oil production. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid add gentle hydration without making the skin oily. To fit combination skin even better, a product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that balance oiliness and provide optimal hydration without causing excess oiliness or dryness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
What does Salicylic Acid do for combination skin?
Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores and balance oily areas while remaining gentle enough for dry spots on combination skin. It reduces breakouts and oiliness effectively with a low likelihood of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
Apply this treatment in the evening, following your cleanser and toner and right before your moisturizer. Combination skin of this type needs a balanced routine with gentle exfoliating acids and oil-managing ingredients like niacinamide to keep pores clear and skin smooth.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, but to avoid irritation, use retinol on alternate nights or use this product in the morning and retinol at night. Because this product gives an average fit for combination skin, a better option for you would be a treatment that combines gentle pore-clearing salicylic acid with soothing ingredients to balance oil while keeping hydration steady.
How often should I use this cream?
Start using this treatment once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin feels comfortable and handles it well, you can carefully use it more often. Combination skin needs gentle exfoliating ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide to clear pores and manage oil, alongside hydrating components like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to keep skin balanced.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores, and initial breakouts are rare for combination skin. Salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid help clear out pores and keep your skin smooth, while a gentle formula keeps irritation risks low.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023A 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, 2017Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum
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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