10 best creams for problem skin
Problem skin is usually called the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), which is prone to defects. The most common cause is hormonal imbalance in adolescence and after 45 years. Improper diet also leads to acne breakouts due to increased cholesterol levels, and bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol provoke collagen breakdown, from which the skin loses its elasticity and age spots appear. Another popular reason is cosmetics with poor quality composition. Less often, the problem lies in vitamin deficiency and low water balance.
The most obvious indicators of unhealthy skin are:
- Greasy shine and greasy feeling;
- Pigmented "islets";
- Millet, comedones, pustules, papules;
- Peeling against a background of dryness, in neglected forms turning into cracks;
- Frequent allergic rashes.
You can not pay attention to acne when there are only a couple of them and it is possible to hide them with cosmetic products, the same foundation, but when most of the face is reddened, peeling or, on the contrary, glows with a greasy shine, the reflection in the mirror ceases to delight. Creams designed specifically for problem skin can solve such problems. Some will dry, others will moisten, others will tint. To simplify your choice, we have created a rating of the best products that can transform the skin, taking into account your individual nuances.
TOP 10 best creams for problem skin
10 Cream-active Biocon. Problem skin
One of the best budget funds for problem skin is considered to be an asset cream from the famous Ukrainian brand Biocon. The manufacturer guarantees a drying effect by normalizing the activity of the sebaceous glands, which will help the skin get rid of imperfections. Silver ions present in the composition prevent irritation; azelaic acid exfoliates dead cells; panthenol nourishes the skin with moisture in the winter, and in the summer, relieve redness after a long exposure to the sun.
When applying the cream, a slightly cooling effect is felt. The reviews note the light floral smell of the product and the fact that it does not roll down on the face, does not emphasize peeling and is quickly absorbed, so Biocon can be safely used as a basis for daytime makeup. The active cream is applied in courses of 3 weeks for combination and dry skin and for those prone to excessive oiliness - for 9-10 weeks.
9 Lizo cosmetics ProBIO 14+
ProBIO 14+ is an effective aid in the fight against acne in adolescence and is distinguished by its natural composition. The symbiosis of lactic and succinic acid exfoliates dead cells. Grape seed extract and tea tree oil have antibacterial properties, which is important for those with oily skin prone to acne breakouts. Lysates will create an optimal environment for the reproduction of normal microflora on the skin surface.
Although the cream was originally aimed at fighting the first teenage acne, you can find reviews on the Internet that say that ProBIO 14+ is no less effective on the skin of adult girls. The cream is able to heal small scars and acne marks and reduce pain from sunburn. Since the cream has a very light milky smell, it is quickly absorbed without leaving an oily sheen, it can act as a base even for daytime makeup.
8 ACTIVE-CREAM Librederm SERACIN
Librederm Seracin cream is specially formulated for oily skin with acne. It is applied pointwise, the tube itself has a dispenser-spout, which allows you to economically use the product. Salicylic acid, sulfur and zinc, which are part of the composition, have long been recognized as real weapons against acne, they regulate the activity of sebum production and dry acne, as well as perform antibacterial action and significantly reduce redness.
It needs to be applied locally with patting movements on acne breakouts.Due to the hydrophobic properties of salicylic acid, when entering the pores, the active components exfoliate dead cells, which are often the cause of acne, and zinc and sulfur are transported into the pores free from contamination, which act as an antiseptic. Reviews often note that the Librederm Seracin active cream is usually sold in pharmacies, but it is difficult to find it, so it is easier to order it online.
7 Maybelline Affinitone
Foundation from Maybelline has not only excellent opaque properties, but also mattifies the skin well. It copes with redness and freckles, moreover, it perfectly evens the tone and does not get lost in the pores. Despite its density, the product lays down on the skin with a thin veil without masking effect. Also, Maybelline Affinitone has a huge number of shades, both for fair-skinned and dark-skinned girls, which will bring them closer to the natural effect.
Due to the presence of vitamin E and argan oil in the composition, deep hydration is provided, the skin becomes smooth to the touch and fresh in appearance. The texture of the foundation is liquid, thanks to which it will be easy to evenly distribute without blemishes, so Maybelline Affinitone can be safely used for daytime makeup, without fear that the transition will be noticeable in the light. You can buy foundation in almost any cosmetic store, since the series is very popular and is a bestseller.
6 Kora Self-control. Matting Effect. Day / Evening
An ideal day and night cream at the same time, designed to treat oily problem skin, thanks to herbal extracts in its composition, it stabilizes the sebaceous glands, fights inflammation and blackheads. Corn oil will be a source of vitamin E intake; calendula, raspberry and arnica will act as a powerful antiseptic; plantain will speed up wound healing; Shea butter will prolong the youthfulness of the skin at the cellular level.
The manufacturer has included a super-moisturizing complex that will preserve the natural moisture balance of the skin. Also, there is a sebocomplex that monitors the work of sebaceous secretions. Isoquercetin will become an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals. Kora cream takes the leading places in the polls for the best cream that regulates the fat content of the epidermis in the middle price segment. The product is sold in a 50 ml plastic tube with a convenient dispenser.
5 KLEONA Night. With natural salicylates
Night cream Kleona helps to reduce oily sheen, comedones and enlarged pores - the main manifestations of problem skin. The cream will delight you with the most natural composition: natural salicylates reduce infectious inflammation on the face, improve blood flow, and also have an antibacterial effect; willow bark and calendula flowers dry acne; Shea butter, olive oil and rice give the skin powerful hydration.
The cream is a plastic tube with a convenient dispenser; the product itself has a delicate, literally airy texture and a pleasant unobtrusive herbal aroma with a light perfume fragrance that will stay on the skin for some time. Kleona spreads well and absorbs instantly. The manufacturer promises a healthy, noticeably evened complexion and velvety skin after 3-4 weeks of regular use of the product.
4 Vichy Dermablend 3D correction
Vichy Dermablend 3D correction - a foundation designed specifically for problem skin, which often flickers in beauty bloggers' cosmetic bags; it is also called a must-have by professional makeup artists. Toning agent from Vichy will perfectly hide blackheads, various redness, age spots and even papulo-pustular acne and can stay on the skin for a whole day. The texture is dense, so you need to distribute it in a thin layer; the manufacturer recommends doing this with your fingertips.
The advantage is the efficiency of the cream, because with regular use, the tube lasts on average for six months, which will cover its non-budgetary cost.Most of those who have tried Vichy Dermablend 3D correction believe that this product is very whimsical, so, on dry skin with peeling or in the presence of large acne, it can only cover the inflamed shade, but the relief will not become perfectly even.
3 AVENE CLEANANCE HYDRA SOOTHING CREAM
Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cream is a cream from the Avene pharmacy series of care products, created specifically for critically dry skin that needs to restore water balance after a course of acne treatment with coarse drying agents. The cream with a light cosmetic perfume is produced in small tubes, the consumption of which is on average 6-7 months. The non-greasy light texture is especially suitable for sensitive skin, providing it with a moisturizing and soothing effect.
Nourishment and a feeling of breathing pores throughout the day will be presented by the shea butter, jojoba and cocoa butter. Bisabolol is responsible for elasticity and removal of redness, the sparing concentration of zinc dries out inflammation and regulates the work of the sebaceous glands. And the thermal water contained in the composition instantly refreshes tired skin and has an excellent regenerative effect. Avene Cleanance Hydra can be used both day and night.
2 La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+)
La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+) is sold in a 40 ml tube and is designed to combat critical forms of acne in the shortest possible time. The manufacturer promises noticeable removal of redness within 12 hours; after a week - acne reduction by a third; in a month - breathable pores, even skin relief, no oily sheen. These data are compiled on the basis of the results of 6700 patients who tested the cream with different phototypes.
The main active ingredients are: lipo-hydroxy acid - responsible for the exfoliation of dead cells; prokerode and niacinamide - eliminates the likelihood of the appearance of age spots from acne, is useful at all stages of the inflammatory process; piroctone olamine - has an antibacterial effect. The texture of the cream-gel is very light, it is absorbed in just a few seconds, making it the best moisturizing product for daytime use.
1 Vichy Normaderm Night Detox Anti-Imperfection Clarifying Care
Vichy Night Care Cream is an ideal remedy for problematic and sensitive epidermis. It will wake you up feeling much more rested and breathable skin. In the morning, due to the moisturizing properties of the cream, your skin will be ready for daytime makeup. Statistical studies have shown that after 3 weeks the oiliness of the skin is reduced by three times! In addition, the product has a cumulative effect, which means that clean skin will delight you for more than one month.
The product represents two active complexes: Detox and Sebum Control. The first is the symbiosis of eperulin, salicylic and lipo-hydroxy acids, which organize the reduction of free radicals (antioxidant properties), cleanse clogged pores, and peel off keratinized "dead" cells from the upper layers. The second is an absorbent powder and perlite, which will eliminate excess sebum that is actively produced during sleep.
