In the picture from left to right the Trilogy Hydra-Tone Ablandante Lotion; Decléor Hydra Floral Active Lotion Moisturizing contaminating...
At this time, most of you are familiar with Korean skin care. You may have used this diet in several steps: cleansers, lotions, essences, serums and moisturizers. Perhaps just by mentioning it, stick your fingers in your ears and start humming. You may think it crazy, but in a good way, and you do not even know where to start. If you are in the last camp, you are not alone and the lotions seem to be a great starting place. In short, Korea's skincare program can easily take up to 10 steps in the morning and in the evening.
Lotions today are mostly tonic for treatments. However, they do not look like old school toners that contain alcohol and extract the skin. They usually contain many moisturizing ingredients and promise to prepare the skin for each subsequent product.
Then, instead of putting your serum on dry skin and waiting for the serum to do all the work, first pump the skin with a lotion. This is the theory, and attendees reported seeing an improvement in dehydration lines by adding a lotion to their diet. Better yet, they said it did not add extra minutes, that's what's really important, right?
Generally better
Trilogy Hydra-Tone Soothing Lotion, € 21.95, Debenhams; Arnotts; or some pharmacies and health food stores across the country.
Usually you will find that these lotions are more like a gel than a tonic, but they are more fluid than a serum. This trilogy is an example. It is a refreshing, slightly glossy and soothing solution that you can also use as a make-up remover for the eyes. It contains marshmallow extract, which contributes to the texture and promotes sensitivity and dryness. and Ylang Ylang, which aims to increase elasticity. "The feeling of calm that reigns is very nice," said one of the participants.
Best flower friend
Decléor Hydra floral moisturizing lotion, 54 €, Decleor spas, selected salons and pharmacies across the country
For skins that do not need massive help, Decleor recommends that you use this solution after cleaning and using the skin oil without further ado. Or, as with our other leading lotion, you can use it as a pre-moisturizing stimulant for your ordinary dairy cream diet. This has neroli oil, a favorite of Decleor, which makes it a little more intense and less fluid than our other suggestions. "A pleasant smell and a very light feeling," said one of the panelists. "But that seemed to affect the desiccation of the surface."
The best wet fog
Clarins Fix Makeup, € 28, Clarins counters across the country
It is the revival of one of Clarins favorites, and even if it is not a skin care step (firm makeup), it offers many moisturizing and soothing benefits of a lotion. In addition, it is wonderful to make make-up last longer, even if it contradicts the water spray in your freshly prepared face. Ingredients are a calming extract of aloe and white tea. "Dew is a fine mist, so it stays soft on makeup, instead of rinsing it off," said a panelist. "The effect is wet, but not wet!"
Best natural beauty
Body Shop Drops of Youth Essence Lotion, € 23.95, The Body Shop across the Country; Selected pharmacies
With three plant stem cells, besides the rehydration of aloe, it is a slightly transparent lotion that turns into a thin liquid in the skin. They put a few drops on their palms and stroke each other for a refreshing effect. Skin care experts recommend using a moisturizer while the skin is still moist with the lotion, although some serums claim they should be specially applied to dry skin. "A small amount makes the difference," said a spokesman. "My skin was less tense immediately after use."
Best waterworks
Chanel Hydra Very wet beauty lotion, € 47,50, nationwide against Chanel
Chanel's water-based lotion adds moisture and softens the skin after cleansing. The science is based on "magnetic water", ie a magnetized water, so that its structure is changed and softened. It is said that magnetic water helps against the dry eye and, in terms of skin care, penetrates the outer skin better than normal water-based products. "A beautiful gelatinous texture that does what it promises to drink water for the skin," said a panelist.
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