{"id":74916,"date":"2026-09-01T20:57:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?p=74916"},"modified":"2026-09-01T20:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:57:41","slug":"vichy-has-quietly-reformulated-mineral-89-the-real-change-to-the-formula-is-not-the-one-that-was-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/vichy-a-reformule-mineral-89-en-silence-le-vrai-changement-de-formule-nest-pas-celui-annonce\/","title":{"rendered":"Vichy has quietly reformulated Mineral 89; the actual change to the formula is not the one that was announced"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vichy has quietly reformulated Mineral 89, one of the best-selling moisturizing serums in drugstores. On the bottle, the brand highlights a new active ingredient: polyglutamic acid. But when you read the INCI list from start to finish, the real change lies elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I compared the old and new formulas, ingredient by ingredient. Here's what I found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc\u00a0See also:<\/strong> Is this azelaic acid an \u00abAnua\u00bb scam? I'm analyzing the formula and the controversy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marketing Pitch: Polyglutamic Acid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new feature shown is the Sodium Polyglutamate<\/a>, a derivative of polyglutamic acid. It is a film-forming humectant: it binds water to the skin\u2019s surface and forms a flexible film. Its role is comparable to\u2014and complementary of\u2014that of hyaluronic acid, which is already present (sodium hyaluronate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In principle, this addition is consistent with the \u00abhydration booster\u00bb claim. But beware of the magnifying glass effect. In the INCI list<\/a>, it appears at the end of the ingredient list, after carbomer and sodium hyaluronate. Its concentration is therefore low. It is a genuine active ingredient, but one that is highlighted primarily for its marketing value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Change No. 1: Propanediol Climbs to No. 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here's what you should pay attention to. Propanediol comes in second on the list, right after water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Propanediol is a humectant and solvent, often derived from bio-based sources. Its widespread introduction has led to a reshuffling of the entire moisturizing base: glycerin has moved up to third place, while PEG\/PPG\/Polybutylene Glycol-8\/5\/3 Glycerin, which ranked second in the previous version, has dropped significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, Vichy has reformulated the product\u2019s moisturizing and solubilizing core. This is a far more significant fundamental change than the cosmetic addition of polyglutamate, yet it receives much less attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Change #2: Phenoxyethanol Is Being Phased Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most interesting aspect concerns the preservation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old formula was based on the combination of phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. In the new formula, phenoxyethanol has been removed. It has been replaced by hydroxyacetophenone, a preservative and antioxidant, combined with caprylyl glycol and maltodextrin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this noteworthy? Phenoxyethanol is a fully approved and widely used preservative. However, it\u2019s one of the ingredients I recommend avoiding during pregnancy as a precaution. Its removal makes this new version compatible with a pregnancy routine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Remains the Same<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The core ingredients of the product remain the same: Vichy mineralizing water, hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), and Biosaccharide Gum-1, a soothing moisturizing agent. This isn\u2019t a new formula. It\u2019s an evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beauty Decoded's Review<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Overall, I\u2019d say these changes are a step in the right direction. It\u2019s an improvement. Those who already liked the old formula will find the same product here, with a cleaner list of preservatives. And those who weren\u2019t convinced before can give it another try: the moisturizing base has been revamped, so it\u2019s worth another go. I\u2019d recommend it especially for those who like lightweight hydrating serums; people with normal to oily skin will appreciate it, while those with dry skin might enjoy it a little less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Sylvain David<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Community Feedback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On the Beauty Decoded app, the Mineral 89 line is well-established, with several products receiving ratings. The daily booster serum has a solid rating (4.5\/5), and the reviews all point to the same characteristics: a fresh, non-sticky texture that absorbs quickly. One user sums up the experience well: the product is pleasant to apply and fragrance-free. but \u00abnot the most hydrating serum.\u00bb.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s precisely where the community\u2019s mixed reviews come in. Many praise its comfort and light texture, while noting that its moisturizing effect is only moderate: \u00aba good moisturizing serum for the morning, but not rich enough for the evening.\u00bb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, the community confirms what the slogan says: Mineral 89 is an excellent hydration booster. The reformulation doesn't change that core benefit\u2014it refines it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know what's really in your serum?<\/strong>\u00a0Download the Beauty Decoded app for free (iOS and Android)<\/a> : Scan your Mineral 89\u2014or any product\u2014and break down its INCI list ingredient by ingredient. You\u2019ll immediately see what the brand highlights\u2026 and what it prefers to leave in the fine print.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vichy has quietly reformulated Mineral 89, one of the best-selling moisturizing serums in drugstores. On the bottle, the brand highlights a new active ingredient: polyglutamic acid. But when you read the INCI list from start to finish, the real change lies elsewhere. I compared the old and new formulas, ingredient by\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":74920,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"Actualites"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vichy-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Sylvain David","author_link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/author\/beautydecoded\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"Actualites","slug":"actualites","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":335,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":335,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Actualites","category_nicename":"actualites","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74916"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74921,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74916\/revisions\/74921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}