CC Red Correct anti-redness cream

Description

AQUA, CYCLOMETHICONE (Silicone), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Octinoxate, UVB filter), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ZINC OXIDE (Mineral UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, Whitening effect), PEG-10 DIMETHICONE (Silicone), METHYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Mineral UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, Whitening effect), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE (Octisalate, UVB filter), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), Disteardimonium Hectorite, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (Centella asiatica), TALC, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIHYDROXY STEARIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA (Pearlescent colorant), METHICONE (Silicone), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), POLYESTER-1, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE (Silicone), PERFUM (Perfume), HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), EUGENOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), CI 77492 (Yellow dye, Iron oxide), CI 77288 (Green dye), CI 77491 (Red dye, iron trioxide), CI 77499 (Black dye – Iron tetraoxide)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Erborian's CC Red Correct is primarily intended for skin prone to diffuse redness, rosacea, or sensitivity. This hybrid skincare product aims to visually correct redness while providing sun protection and a soothing effect. Based on my analysis, Erborian's formula stands out for its multifunctional approach: it combines complexion correction, UV protection, and soothing care, making it particularly suitable for reactive skin or skin prone to erythrosis.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Centella Asiatica : known for its soothing and restorative properties, it helps calm inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier, which is essential for skin prone to redness.
• Mineral and chemical sun filters (such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, octinoxate): they effectively protect the skin from UV rays, a factor that aggravates redness and skin sensitivity.
• Glycerine : this humectant maintains hydration, thereby limiting dehydration, which can accentuate redness.

The synergy of these active ingredients provides both immediate correction and long-term action on skin sensitivity.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply CC Red Correct in the morning, as the last step in my skincare routine, before applying makeup. It can be used alone or after a moisturizing serum. I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (acids, retinoids) at the same time so as not to further sensitize the skin. It is compatible with moisturizing or soothing skincare products.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Erborian's CC Red Correct stands out for its immediate effectiveness on redness and its built-in sun protection. Its light texture and corrective effect are major advantages. One downside: it contains fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. My opinion: an excellent choice for concealing and protecting skin prone to redness on a daily basis.