Chardon et le Marabout Doré BB Cream – 30 ml

Description

AQUA, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BORON NITRIDE, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), BENTONITE (Clay), GLYCERYL STEARATE, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), OXIDIZED CORN OIL (Potentially comedogenic), glyceryl stearate citrate, GLYCERIN, ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (Silica), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), Croton lechleri resin extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract (Calendula «Marigold»), ONOPORDUM ACANTHIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, PERFUM (Perfume), HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38 (Peptide), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77492 (Yellow dye, Iron oxide), CI 77491 (Red dye, iron trioxide), CI 77499 (Black dye – Iron tetraoxide)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit BB Cream Thistle and the Golden Marabout Garancia is primarily intended for combination to oily skin prone to blemishes, shine, and enlarged pores. This hybrid skincare product aims to even out the complexion while correcting pimples and residual marques. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to combine makeup and skincare, with a particular focus on sebum regulation, mattifying, and protecting the skin barrier.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Zinc Gluconate : known for its sebum-regulating and purifying properties, it helps to limit the proliferation of bacteria responsible for blemishes and to soothe skin inflammation.
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 : this biomimetic peptide stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis, promoting skin repair and reducing the appearance of acne or aging.
• Calendula extract : with soothing and restorative properties, it helps to calm irritation and support the regeneration of fragile skin.

The presence of squalane and vitamin E complements the moisturizing and antioxidant action, enhancing the overall quality of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this BB Cream in the morning, on clean, dry skin, as the last step in my skincare routine. It can be used alone or after a light serum. I recommend avoiding combining it with highly exfoliating skincare products (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation. It is compatible with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide) and sunscreen if necessary.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Garancia BB Cream stands out for its multifunctional approach: it evens out skin tone, corrects imperfections, and soothes the skin. Its light, non-greasy texture is suitable for combination to oily skin. One downside: it contains alcohol and fragrance, which can be irritating for very sensitive skin. My opinion: an innovative product that is effective for acne-prone skin, but should be used with caution on reactive skin.