Global Anti-Aging Cream & Mask

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL (Macadamia vegetable oil), SHOREA STENOPTERA SEED BUTTER, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL (Vine vegetable oil), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, Roman Chamomile Flower Water (Roman chamomile), BETAINE (Sugar), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), GLYCERYL BEHENATE, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT (Apple), Common Lilac Extract (Lilac), APHLOIA THEIFORMIS LEAF EXTRACT, PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, PERFUM (Perfume), SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, HYALURONIC ACID (Hyaluronic acid), PANTOLACTONE, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

The Global Anti-Aging Cream & Mask by Yves Rocher is primarily intended for mature skin showing signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of firmness, lack of radiance, and dryness. The rich and nourishing formula targets the restoration of the skin barrier and the improvement of elasticity. My expert opinion: the texture and composition are particularly suitable for dry to very dry skin, or during periods of dehydration, but may be too rich for combination to oily skin or skin prone to blemishes.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid): known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates, plumps the skin, and visibly reduces wrinkles.
• Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter): rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it nourishes, protects, and restores the skin barrier, ideal for skin lacking comfort.
• Excerpt from Aphloia (Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract): the brand's signature ingredient, it acts as an antioxidant and cell protector, helping to combat oxidative stress and premature aging.

The presence of plant oils (macadamia, grapevine) and squalane enhances the nourishing and repairing effect, justifying the product's quality for mature and dry skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this treatment in the evening, on clean skin, in a thin layer as a cream or in a thick layer as a mask to be left on for 10 minutes. It is compatible with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol), but I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation. To maximize effectiveness, I recommend following up with an antioxidant serum in the morning.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Strengths: rich formula, recognized anti-aging active ingredients, immediate comfort. One drawback: the presence of fragrance and allergens (linalool, geraniol) may not be suitable for very sensitive skin. In conclusion, this product is an effective ally for mature skin in need of nourishment and regeneration, to be used judiciously according to skin type.