Vichy skincare
Vichy is a French skincare brand founded in 1931 and owned by L'Oréal since 1955.
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Vichy is deeply loved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, eye products, and sunscreens, all driven by the soothing power of its mineral-rich formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, helping to restore balance with gentle, targeted care. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Minéral 89 Eyes for delicate areas, the Capital Soleil for daily protection against dark spots, and the Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for addressing mature skin needs. Each offering works quietly to support a steady, healthy appearance day after day.
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 well-suited for oily skin, as its brand-focused routines achieve a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers provide intense and lightweight hydration without feeling heavy.
Is Vichy worth it?
Vichy is worth considering for acne-prone, oily, and dry skin, as Lovi rates its routines High to Superior for these skin types. The brand provides products containing key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help deliver intense, lightweight hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What are Vichy's best products?
Vichy fits acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin best through its brand-focused routines. For specific concerns, Capital Soleil rates Superior for dark spots, and Minéral 89 Eyes rates Superior for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid is used across the range to help maintain skin hydration.
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, where Lovi rates it Average, followed by Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum which also rates Average. Hyaluronic acid helps provide intense, lightweight hydration to keep skin soft.
Does Vichy cause breakouts?
Vichy is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routines rate Superior for acne-prone skin. The products help keep skin clear and balanced without clogging pores.
Is Vichy fragrance-free?
No, the Vichy products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as Normaderm and Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream list fragrance among their ingredients.
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 quality and 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 hydrating toner, the Minéral 89 Moisture Boosting Cream, and a sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, you can add a nourishing mask into this evening routine.
Where can I buy Vichy, and how much does it cost?
Vichy products are available at stores in the Netherlands. Prices on the page range from €18.36 to €36.66, with most items costing between €20.76 and €36.66.
What are good alternatives to Vichy?
La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are similar brands with pages on Lovi. For dry skin, 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, Lovi rates the Vichy routine High while La Roche-Posay rates Superior; for sensitive skin, Vichy rates High and La Roche-Posay rates Superior. For oily skin and combination skin, both brands rate High, and for acne-prone skin, the Vichy routine rates Superior while 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?
Yes, Vichy offers good options for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Vichy-focused routine High for dry skin. Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil provide a Superior to High fit for dry skin on this page, while hyaluronic acid helps deliver intense, lightweight hydration.
Which Vichy sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Capital Soleil is the best Vichy sunscreen for sensitive skin, rating High.
Is Vichy good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Vichy is a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for sensitive skin. The Vichy products on this page help provide gentle hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Vichy good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Vichy is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers provide intense, lightweight hydration without clogging pores. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin moisture across the product range.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Vichy good for skin with dark spots?
Capital Soleil rates Superior for skin with dark spots, and Minéral 89 Eyes rates High. LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum helps brighten dark spots with vitamin C. The Vichy products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, as 4 of the 6 list no fragrance.
Is Vichy good for mature skin?
Yes, Vichy offers several products well-suited for mature skin, such as Minéral 89 Eyes and Capital Soleil, which Lovi rates High for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid is used across the range to help maintain moisture and improve skin quality over time.
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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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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