Face creams

Face creams for every skin type

A face cream is the foundation of daily skin care: it hydrates, nourishes and helps keep the skin soft and even. Here you will find light gel creams, richer nourishing creams, products for day and night care and anti-ageing creams from well-known beauty brands.

The range suits anyone who wants a simple morning and evening routine, and anyone looking for a dependable cream for demanding skin. There are lines for women and for men, for young and for mature skin. Sizes run from compact 30 ml packs to generous 75 ml jars, so you can find a volume for trying out or for everyday use.

How to choose the right face cream

The most important factor is your skin type. Oily and combination skin suit light, gel-like textures that do not leave a greasy film, normal skin does well with a hydrating emulsion, and dry or mature skin with a richer, nourishing cream. It also helps to think about when you will use the cream.

• In the daytime: a light day cream hydrates and works well under make-up; many also contain SPF.
• In the evening: a night cream is richer and supports your skin while you rest.
• Around the eyes: thinner skin has its own eye creams.
• Ingredients: hyaluronic acid hydrates, ceramides support the skin barrier and vitamin C brings radiance to the complexion.

Choosing by skin type

If your skin shines during the day, choose an airy gel or a light emulsion. If it feels tight after washing, choose a denser cream that stays on the skin as a soft layer. Combination skin may want a lighter touch on the T-zone and something richer on the cheeks, which is completely normal. Dry skin has creams that do not feel heavy either, and if you are just starting out, a light hydrating cream such as the gel cream is an easy everyday choice. For deeper hydration, look at the deep hydrating cream too.

Day and night routine

In the morning a cream gives the skin moisture and prepares it for make-up or a day outdoors. A good day cream absorbs quickly and leaves the surface smooth. When the morning cream contains SPF, it is an easy way to add sun protection to the day without another step. In the evening there is time for richer care: after cleansing, apply the cream in a thin layer over the face and massage lightly upwards. Among anti-ageing night creams you will find, for example, a night anti-ageing cream for normal to combination skin.

Building a simple care routine

• Cleanse: start with gentle face cleansing so the cream absorbs better.
• Add actives: a serum before the cream adds hydration or targeted care.
• Seal with cream: the cream locks moisture into the skin and finishes the routine.
• Add a weekly mask: a face mask turns the routine into a small pause.

Care does not need to be complicated. Three steps you do every day give more than ten steps that fall by the wayside. Choose a cream whose texture and scent you enjoy, because that is what builds the habit.

Popular brands

The face cream range includes products from Clinique and Estée Lauder, as well as Filorga, Shiseido, Vichy, Clarins and Elizabeth Arden. Each brand has its own lines for different skin types and age groups. Among day products with sun protection there is, for example, an SPF30 day emulsion that suits the morning.

Face cream for men

Creams made for men often have a lighter texture and absorb quickly, so they also work after shaving. The full men’s range is in the men’s grooming category. You can also decide which texture you prefer: a lighter emulsion, a gel or a denser balm.

Gift ideas

A face cream is a thoughtful gift because it is used every day. If you do not know the recipient’s skin type, choose a hydrating cream: it suits most people. It works for women and men alike, and adds a little care to the morning. You can put a serum or a mask beside the cream and make it a small care set.

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