I’d been wrestling with some minor breakouts recently along the sides of my face. I’m going to attribute it to the Shu Uemura Oil Cleanser – I’ve tried all 6 versions of it now and every single one breaks me out – yes including the new Anti-Inflammation one – it must be something I’m sensitive to.
Anyway I complained to a friend who told me to try the Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care on top of my Vichy Pore Refining Essence. According to my friend, it helps correct problem skin. I’ll try anything once so I put this one to the test.
The Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care is essentially a moisturizer. It contains our old friend salicylic acid to help combat spots and also Zincadone+ a mattifying and refining agent.
On application, my skin feels very smooth. I checked the ingredient list and yes, there’s silicone in there so those sensitive to silicone might want to take note. I am not so I was fine.
It is also mattifying – I cannot fault that. But the question – did it help soothe and reduce my spots and clogged pores?
Answer: Yes it did!
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