SVR

SVR: dermo-cosmetic skincare for sensitive, dry and blemish-prone skin

SVR is a dermatological skincare brand whose products suit sensitive, dry and blemish-prone skin. Our selection has fourteen SVR products: the Topialyse line for very dry skin, gentle Physiopure cleansers, Sensifine for sensitive skin, Sebiaclear for blemish-prone skin, Cicavit for hands, Xerial for feet and Filler Biotic for the eye and lip area. Read on to find out how the brand began, what each line does and how to build a routine that fits your skin.

How the brand began

The story starts with Simone Véret, who began formulating active ingredients for specific skin concerns in 1962. Her pharmacy stood by the beach, and there she made CALMOBRUL for people who had spent too long in the sun. Her husband Robert Véret encouraged her to start a business so that more people could use her formulas.

The brand’s purpose is short and clear: Look Good, Feel Good. More than sixty years later SVR still focuses on dermatological products with high concentrations of active ingredients, made for fast, visible results. There are products for every age, every skin type and many concerns: blemish-prone skin, skin that flushes easily, dryness, and anyone who simply wants to boost the routine they already have.

Topialyse: very dry and atopic-prone skin

Topialyse is the SVR line for very dry, atopic-prone and sensitive skin. It soothes itching and irritation and is built on emollient, lipid-replenishing formulas enriched with omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which help to repair and protect the skin barrier.

Our selection has a Topialyse product for every step of care. The shower starts with a shower oil made for very dry, sensitive skin of any age, which turns daily washing into a comfortable habit. The cleansing balm (400 ml) suits the same skin. After washing, a nourishing cream leaves dry, sensitive skin soft and cared for. For denser protection, choose the protective balm Protect+, made for dry and sensitive skin.

The strength of Topialyse is consistency. When washing, moisturising and protection come from one line, the routine stays simple and the skin gets the same comfort every day. That is why the line works so well for families where each person has a dry spot, but the care is shared.

Physiopure: gentle cleansing for sensitive skin

Physiopure is a cleansing line for sensitive skin. The line includes a micellar water, a foaming gel and a toner. We carry all three, which together cover a whole evening cleanse.

The easiest start is the micellar water (400 ml): it lifts away make-up and the dirt the day has left on the skin. Next comes the face wash. It starts as a jelly, but on damp skin it turns into a soft, creamy lather that rinses off easily. It removes impurities, make-up and excess sebum while preserving the skin’s hydrolipidic film. The gel suits all skin types, from dry to oily, including sensitive skin.

Using it is simple: remove make-up, put a little gel in your palm, massage it gently onto damp skin in circles, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. Finish with a face toner that completes the cleanse and prepares the skin for the next step. In the morning the gel and a cream are often enough, while the evening suits the full three-part sequence.

Sensifine: reactive skin that flushes easily

Sensifine is a line for sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin. It includes soothing creams, a nourishing and soothing balm, a make-up removing balm, a micellar water, a cleanser and an SOS mask. Our selection has two Sensifine products that work as a cleansing and care pair.

The evening starts with the make-up removing cleanser Dermo-Nettoyant, made for sensitive skin. After cleansing, smooth a thin layer of the nourishing balm Nutri Baume (40 ml) over the face. The small size fits in a make-up bag, so it travels well and adds a moment of comfort in the middle of a busy day. Sensifine is a good choice when your skin turns sensitive often and you want a routine with few steps, all of them carefully chosen.

Sebiaclear: blemish-prone skin

Sebiaclear is the SVR line for oily and blemish-prone skin. Its aim is to regulate excess sebum, reduce breakouts and clear blackheads. The formulas contain niacinamide and salicylic acid, which purify the skin without irritating it.

Our selection has two Sebiaclear products. The cleansing cream Creme Lavante is made for sensitive and dry skin and comes in a 200 ml size. For the body there is a body spray for blemish-prone skin in a 150 ml size, convenient for the back and shoulders where a hand does not reach. That way one line looks after blemish-prone skin on the face and on the body.

Cicavit and Xerial: hands and feet

Cicavit is a line for fragile, irritated and sensitised skin. Its idea is to speed up healing on damaged skin and to reduce the marks irritation leaves behind. Our selection has a hand cream in a 75 g size. It is a light, nourishing cream-balm that absorbs quickly and leaves hands with a second-skin feel. The cream gives up to eight hours of hydration and an invisible protective layer. Apply it to clean hands, nails and cuticles as often as you like. About 96% of the ingredients are of natural origin and the packaging is recyclable.

Xerial is a line for very dry skin and calluses. Its formulas contain highly concentrated urea. Our selection has the Xerial 30 foot cream in a 50 ml size. It contains 30% urea, shea butter and allantoin, is rich yet non-greasy and absorbs quickly. Apply it daily to the whole foot, ideally in the evening, with extra attention to heels and sides. Slipping on cotton socks afterwards makes the evening even more pleasant.

Filler Biotic: eye and lip area

Filler Biotic belongs to the SVR Biotic line, which combines pasteurised probiotics, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to smooth wrinkles and brighten the complexion. Our selection has the eye and lip contour cream in a 15 ml size. The delicate area around the eyes and lips gets its own care.

A day in the routine: morning and evening

Good care does not need many steps, only the right ones at the right time. In the morning, sensitive skin likes a gentle wash and a light cream that keeps it comfortable until evening. The evening leaves time for a thorough cleanse: make-up removal first, then the gel, the toner and finally a nourishing balm or cream. That order turns the evening into a small moment for yourself.

Body care follows the same logic. A shower for very dry skin, a cream or balm straight afterwards and, when needed, separate care for hands and feet. When every step comes from one line, the routine is easy to remember and easy to repeat day after day. The routine stays simple and the skin regularly gets what it needs.

When the seasons change, it is worth looking at the routine again. In the cold months dry skin enjoys a balm or a richer cream; in warm weather a lighter texture is enough, and a body spray is handy after sport. The SVR selection has both rich and light textures, so the routine can be adjusted without changing brand.

How to choose the right product

The choice starts with the skin, not the product. If the skin is constantly dry and tight, begin with Topialyse. If it flushes and reacts easily, choose Sensifine or Physiopure. If the concern is blemishes and sebum, choose Sebiaclear. If only the hands or feet are dry, Cicavit and Xerial help.

The basic face routine has three steps: cleansing, toner and a face cream. To add care for the eye area, see our other eye creams. For the body, body creams suit the time after a shower, hand creams suit the hands and a wider range of face cleansing products covers the washing step.

SVR products also make a thoughtful gift for people who look for gentler care than usual. A hand cream and a foot cream together make a small care set that you can assemble for yourself or someone close. The brand is made for anyone who wants to be at peace with their skin and wants a clear, simple system to do it.

Frequently asked questions

Which product suits very dry skin?

The Topialyse line is made for very dry skin. Start with the shower oil SVR Topialyse Huile Lavante, followed by the nourishing cream SVR Topialyse Creme. That way washing and moisturising come from one line.

What should I choose to cleanse sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, SVR Physiopure Foaming Gel turns into a soft lather on damp skin and suits all skin types. To remove make-up first, use the SVR Physiopure micellar water.

What helps blemish-prone skin?

Sebiaclear is made for blemish-prone skin. SVR Sebiaclear Creme Lavante suits the face and SVR Sebiaclear Spray Corps suits the body. The line contains niacinamide and salicylic acid.

What can I do for very dry feet?

The SVR Xerial 30 foot cream is made for feet. It contains 30% urea and absorbs quickly. Apply it to the whole foot in the evening.

What suits dry, tired hands?

Hands love the SVR Cicavit hand cream, which hydrates for up to eight hours and forms an invisible protective layer. It absorbs quickly and suits daily use.