In the picture from left to right the lotion Trilogy Hydra-Tone Ablandante; 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. Maybe 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, skin care in Korea can easily go up to 10 steps in the morning and in the evening.
Today's lotions are mostly so-called tonics 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 panelists reported that they saw an improvement in dehydration lines through the addition of lotion to their diet. Better yet, they said it did not add extra minutes.
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 shiny and soothing solution that you can also use as a make-up remover for the eyes. It contains marshmallow extract that contributes to texture and helps with sensitivity and dryness; and Ylang Ylang, which aims to increase elasticity. "The sense of calm that reigns is very nice," one of the test participants said, "and I found that it gave me a softer and softer foundation for my moisturizer."
Best flower friend
Decléor Hydra floral moisturizing moisturizing lotion, € 54, spas, salons and Decleor pharmacies selected throughout the country
For a skin that does not need significant help, Decleor recommends using this solution after cleansing and using the skin oil without further ado. Or, as with our other leading lotion, you can use it as a pre-moisturizing stimulus 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
This is a revival of a favorite of Clarins, and although it is not a step in skin care (repairs your makeup), it has many calming benefits. Moisturizers of a lotion. In addition, it is wonderful to extend the duration of make-up, even if it contradicts the water spray in your freshly prepared face. Ingredients are a calming extract of aloe and white tea. "The spray is a fine mist, so it stays soft when you make up, instead of rinsing it," said one of the test participants. "The effect is wet, but not wet!"
Best natural beauty
Body Shop Drops of Youth Essence, € 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 on 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 moist beauty lotion, € 47.50, Chanel counters nationwide
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 penetrates the outer skin layer better than normal water-based products. "A beautiful texture of fine gel and fulfilled his promise to drink water for the skin," said a panelist.
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