Rose Nectar – Moisturizing Cream

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER (Damask rose), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), HYDROGENATED COCONUT ACID, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, LAURYL LAURATE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, JOJOBA ESTERS, TREHALOSE (Sugar), SILICA (Silica), ROSA DAMASCENA EXTRACT (Damask rose), ROSA CANINA FLOWER EXTRACT (Rosehip), ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT (May rose (allergen)), ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL (Damask rose essential oil (allergen)), ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX (Acacia Decurrens), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM PCA (Natural moisturizing factor), LAUROYL LYSINE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, LEVULINIC ACID, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BISABOLOL (Active ingredient derived from chamomile), SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, TRIBEHENIN, GLYCERYL BEHENATE, POLYGLYCERIN-3, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, SCLEROTIUM GUM, XANTHAN GUM, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BENTONITE (Clay), SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PERFUM (Perfume), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Melvita Rose Nectar Moisturizing Cream is primarily intended for skin in need of hydration, comfort, and softness. It targets signs of dryness, dehydration, and dullness. Based on my analysis, the formula focuses on restoring the skin barrier and providing natural active ingredients, while respecting the skin's sensitivity. This product is part of a demanding dermo-cosmetic approach, suitable for normal to dry skin, including sensitive skin in need of daily hydration and protection against external aggressions.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Vegetable glycerin : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring immediate and lasting hydration.
• Damask rose (floral water, extract, essential oil) Rich in antioxidants, it soothes, protects against oxidative stress, and promotes a radiant complexion. Its calming action is invaluable for sensitive skin.
• Shea butter : It intensely nourishes, strengthens the lipid barrier, and prevents water loss, providing suppleness and comfort.

The synergy of these active ingredients, combined with plant oils and moisturizing sugars, gives the formula remarkable effectiveness in restoring and maintaining skin hydration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream morning and/or evening to clean skin, after serum. It fits perfectly into a minimalist routine or can be combined with hyaluronic acid or vitamin E-based skincare products. I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA) in the same application to preserve skin tolerance.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Melvita's Nectar de Roses Moisturizing Cream stands out for its richness in natural active ingredients, its moisturizing power, and its creamy texture. Its floral fragrance, although natural, may be a point of concern for skin that is highly reactive to allergens. In conclusion, it is a high-quality skincare product, ideal for restoring comfort and radiance while respecting the skin's physiology.