Thermal Water – Light Water Cream (40 mL)

Description

AQUA, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIGLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ANHYDROXYLITOL, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), GLYCERIN, TREHALOSE (Sugar), UREA (Urea), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, XYLITOL (Sugar), CHLORPHENESIN, GLUCOSE (Sugar), O-CYMEN-5-OL, PERFUM (Perfume), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SERINE (Amino acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ALGIN (Potentially comedogenic), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, PULLULAN, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), T-BUTYL ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Light Water Cream of the brand Uriage is primarily intended for normal to combination skin in need of hydration, comfort, and lightness. Its formula aims to compensate for water loss, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide an immediate feeling of freshness. This product is particularly suitable for dehydrated skin that is prone to tightness or exposed to environmental aggressors. My expert opinion: the light, non-greasy texture of this product makes it a daily ally for moisturizing without weighing down the skin, while respecting its physiology.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Uriage Thermal Water Rich in minerals and trace elements, it soothes, moisturizes, and strengthens the skin barrier, while reducing inflammation.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful humectant, it captures and retains water in the epidermis, plumping the skin and smoothing out fine lines caused by dehydration.
• Shea butter : It nourishes, protects, and softens the skin, while strengthening its barrier function.

The presence of squalane and glycerin complements the moisturizing and softening action, ensuring long-lasting hydration and optimal comfort.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning and/or evening to clean, dry skin, after serum if needed. It fits perfectly into a minimalist or more elaborate routine. Compatible with most active ingredients (vitamin C, niacinamide), I do, however, avoid layering it with products that are very rich in exfoliating acids to preserve skin tolerance.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Strengths: intense hydration, light texture, fast absorption, excellent tolerance. One possible drawback: the presence of fragrance, which should be monitored in very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, this cream from Uriage is a safe and effective choice for moisturizing and protecting the skin on a daily basis.