Highly nourishing firming balm – 200 ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE (Silicone), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (Mineral Oil), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PROPANEDIOL, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOL PALMITATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), CETYL ALCOHOL, METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE (Silicone), PERFUM (Perfume), MICA (Pearlescent colorant), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), STEARETH-21, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, OCTADECENE, SODIUM CITRATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), CREATINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), PHENOXYETHANOL, PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT (Green pea), GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROLYZED SACCHARIDE, CARNOSINE (Peptide), ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT (Royal jelly), DISODIUM ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT (Digitata laminaria (seaweed)), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (Antioxidant), TROMETHAMINE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Institut Esthederm's Highly Nourishing Firming Balm is primarily intended for skin lacking firmness, comfort, and nourishment. This treatment targets loss of skin tone, dryness, and sagging, often observed with age or after weight fluctuations. The rich, structured formula is designed to restore the skin barrier, improve elasticity and provide an immediate feeling of comfort. My expert opinion is that this product is part of a serious dermo-cosmetic approach, suitable for mature or undernourished skin seeking a tightening and nourishing effect.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Methylsilanol Mannuronate : Derived from brown algae, it stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, contributing to skin firmness and restructuring.
• Carnosine This antioxidant peptide protects collagen fibers from glycation, a phenomenon that accelerates skin aging, and helps preserve skin elasticity.
• Laminaria Digitata Extract Rich in minerals and trace elements, it promotes hydration and remineralization, while strengthening the skin barrier.

The presence of these active ingredients, combined with moisturizing and lipid-replenishing agents, explains the product's quality in terms of its overall effect on firmness and nutrition.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this balm once or twice a day, morning and/or evening, to clean skin, paying particular attention to areas prone to sagging (arms, stomach, thighs). It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, ceramides), but I do not recommend using it immediately after powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) to avoid irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This balm stands out for its enveloping texture, intense nourishing effect, and firming action. It is well tolerated, even by sensitive skin. The only downside is the presence of fragrance, which may not be suitable for very reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an expert skincare product, ideal for restoring comfort and tone to the skin.