Vichy Normaderm for mature skin
Niacinamide
Salicylic Acid
Hyaluronic AcidAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 hydration for your normal skin, as salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid help refine pores and smooth fine lines while glycerin provides essential moisture.
- Niacinamide further supports barrier repair, contributing to overall skin health and resilience.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients or irritation risks.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive 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 treatment work for mature skin?
Vichy Normaderm treatment works moderately well for mature skin, offering basic hydration and pore refinement. However, mature skin needs a product with potent antioxidants, nourishing oils and peptides, and high-quality anti-aging ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines more effectively.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for mature skin?
Salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid help refine pores and smooth fine lines, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide essential moisture. Niacinamide further supports barrier repair to help keep your skin healthy and resilient. To fit mature skin even better, a treatment of this type needs high concentrations of potent antioxidants, nourishing oils, and peptides that effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. A mature skin routine like this needs gentle exfoliating acids, barrier-supporting ingredients like niacinamide, and deep hydrators to smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it at different times or on alternating days to avoid irritation, as both contain active ingredients that exfoliate the skin. To care for mature skin properly, a product of this type needs extra moisture, barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides, and nourishing plant oils to keep the skin soft and smooth.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used once a week in the evening to gently smooth fine lines, and it may be used more often if your skin tolerates it well. To work best for mature skin, a product of this type needs extra nourishing anti-aging ingredients and deep moisture that target wrinkles and firm the skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause major breakouts on mature skin, though initial breakouts may rarely happen as salicylic acid helps refine pores and smooth fine lines.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Capryloyl salicylic acid peel reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation comparably to glycolic acid peel in 44 female volunteers, with no statistically significant differences between the two treatments.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008A 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, 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, 2024Topical 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, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Cryotherapy 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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