Vichy Nutrilogie 2 Intense Day Cream for Very Dry Skin
Works for
MoisturizingHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“A soothing moisturiser that provides up to 48 hours of nourishment to very dry skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine pca, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arginine pca, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (arginine pca) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Arginine pca + 1 moreMay help
“Today, Vichy is the #1 Anti-Aging Brand in European pharmacies.”
This product contains arginine pca. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilIsocetyl stearate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSucrose tristearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose tristearateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePetrolatum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPolysorbate 61~0.8–1.25%
Cera alba~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaStearyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCarbomer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Coriandrum sativum oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Arginine pcaCholesterol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about Cholesterol2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganinePassiflora edulis seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilButylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Isocetyl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose tristearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 61, Cera alba, Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Coriandrum sativum oil, Arginine pca, Cholesterol, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Butylparaben, Parfum
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| VichyNutrilogie 2 Intense Day Cream for Very Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | MixaCeramide Deep Moisture Cream | CeramolCREAM 311 | CicaBiafineAnti-Irritations Moisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | — | $15.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Myristyl Myristate | Ceramide 3 | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Vichy - Nutrilogie 2 Intense Day Cream for Very Dry Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Vichy - Nutrilogie 2 Intense Day Cream for Very Dry Skin ticks this box. Arginine pca, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cholesterol, isocetyl stearate, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and cera alba) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 19.00$ up to 33.00$ in the United States and for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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