Super Aqua – Lightweight Multicolor Emulsion

Description

AQUA, PROPANEDIOL, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), GLYCERIN, stearyl heptanoate, POLYGLYCERIN-3, Stearyl caprylate, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE (Prebiotic), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PERFUM (Perfume), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CHLORPHENESIN, XANTHAN GUM, SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, INOSITOL (Active ingredient derived from the carob tree), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), Blueberry Seed Oil (Large-fruit cranberry vegetable oil), Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, STEARYL ALCOHOL, MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT (Woodland purple), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, ADENOSINE (Active), Hydrolyzed Viola tricolor extract (Wild thought), CITRIC ACID, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTOBACILLUS (Prebiotic), TIN OXIDE, PORIA COCOS SCLEROTIUM EXTRACT (Pachyme (Mushroom)), Alteromonas Ferment Extract, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Super Aqua – Lightweight Multicolor Emulsion Guerlain's product is primarily intended for skin in need of hydration, comfort, and anti-aging protection. Its light texture makes it ideal for normal to combination skin, even sensitive skin, that needs to combat dehydration, the first signs of aging, and a dull complexion. My analysis of the formula reveals Guerlain's desire to combine intense hydration, skin barrier protection, and preventive anti-aging action, while respecting the skin's balance thanks to gentle and innovative active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this emulsion:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates, plumps the skin, and smooths fine lines.
• Squalane : derived from plant sources, it mimics the skin's natural lipids, strengthens the skin barrier, and provides softness without leaving a greasy residue.
• Adenosine : an anti-aging active ingredient, it stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity, helping to reduce signs of fatigue and expression lines.

The presence of prebiotics and plant extracts (wild pansy, mallow, cranberry) enriches the formula, promoting skin microbiome balance and antioxidant protection.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this emulsion in the morning and/or evening to clean skin, after serum. Its light texture makes it easy to layer with other skincare products. It is compatible with most active ingredients, including vitamin C and peptides. However, I avoid combining it with highly exfoliating products or those containing powerful retinoids in order to preserve skin tolerance.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Guerlain's Super Aqua Light Emulsion stands out for its balance between hydration, protection, and anti-aging prevention. Its fluid, non-greasy texture and delicate fragrance make it a pleasant sensory experience. The only downside is the presence of fragrance, which should be monitored in very reactive skin types. My medical opinion: a high-quality emulsion, ideal for moisturizing and preserving the skin's youthfulness on a daily basis.