Our Verdict
Thirsty skin loves this rich moisturizing cream enriched with Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water and Hyaluronic Acid.
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Summary
- It’s a replenishing and soothing rich face moisturizer; it’s packed with hyaluronic acid and provides up to 48 hours of hydration
- Face cream with a rich, creamy texture that practically melts into your skin, leaving a velvety soft finish
- This product is safe for use by people with sensitive skin types
- A downfall in terms of packaging is the heavy glass jar that it comes in. Plus, it feels kind of unsanitary sticking fingers in the jar twice a day
- Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream does what it claims as a extremely plumping and hydrating moisturizer but hardly anything else
WHERE TO BUY IT
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). - The AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer is an oil-free daily moisturizer quenches your skin through the day, giving your complexion a soft, healthy youthful glow while soothing and protecting it against environmental aggressors with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E (
).
At a glance
Which skin solutions is Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream best for?
ACNE
AGING
DULLNESS
DRY
OILY
SENSITIVE
Formulated WITHOUT
- Parabens
- Oil
Key ingredients
- Vichy mineralising thermal water; helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier function
- Hyaluronic acid; helps hydrate and plump skin
Ethics: Values that the brand embraces
ORGANIC
CRUELTY FREE
VEGAN
ECO FRIENDLY
One month with Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream
After our morning and nightly cleansing, we layer a pea-size coat of moisturizer all over the face.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream Moisturizer is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid (Its molecules reportedly hold 1,000 times their weight in water) that locks in water based-moisture to plump out your skin and prevent water loss. The formula also features Aquabioryl, known to replenish the skin with hydration and form a protective film.
Like all the products in this Aqualia Thermal range, this moisturizer is infused with fortifying Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water, a mineral-rich ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier against environmental aggressors and restores skin’s natural, youthful complexion.
This rich cream is enriched with Shea Butter to strengthen your skin’s surface layer and support your skin’s round-the-clock hydration. Shea Butter can be quite comedogenic – causing blocked pores and breakouts. For this reason, if you’re prone to breakouts or have oily skin, it is recommended to go for the lighter version.
The advanced Dynamic Hydration technology helps distribute moisture evenly on the face and lock water in all facial zones.
We love how this innovative moisturizer effortlessly melts into the face and neck, leaving a velvety soft finish. Skin feels like enveloped in a veil of hydration that lasts all day – and then some.
For the jet-setters, this moisturizer is the get-off-the-plane-and-go-straight-to-work kind of moisturizer.
Note: You won’t resist the urge to take some selfies when you realize your skin suddenly glows more than your highlighter palette.
How to use Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream?
Apply moisturizer over cleansed and toned face and neck in the morning and evening after serum if you use one. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face. Best preceded by Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Serum.
Results
Skin appears radiantly healthy and plumped with moisture.
Who it’s for
Suitable for normal, dry and sensitive skin
Ingredients
Aqua / water, glycerin, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, synthetic wax, butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter, alcohol denat., hydrogenated polyisobutene, ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, pentylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, behenyl alcohol, stearyl dimethicone, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, chondrus crispus (carrageenan), disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, disodium edta, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, biosaccharide gum-1, parfum /fragrance code fil : b164017/2
About Vichy
Founded in 1931 and owned by the L’Oreal Group of Companies, Vichy Laboratories is a French premium brand of skin care that manufactures products that use the Vichy Thermal Spa Water (found to facilitate skin healing and rejuvenation) at the heart of their line.
Produced in France and formulated to suit sensitive skin, Vichy’s skincare products are also hypoallergenic and free from parabens.
What’s in the box
Size: 1.7oz (50ml)
Price: How much does the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream cost?
This day moisturizer from Vichy costs
Other great natural moiturizers
- The Natura Bisse C+C Vitamin Cream is one of Natura Bisse’s best sellers. The formula combines high concentrations of different sources of Vitamin C to achieve maximum synergy and effectiveness (
). - The AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer is an oil-free daily moisturizer quenches your skin through the day, giving your complexion a soft, healthy youthful glow while soothing and protecting it against environmental aggressors with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E (
).
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream FAQs
Question: Does this moisturizer have a fragrance?
Answer: Yes, this moisturizer does contain a mild fragrance
Question: How can I contact Vichy?
Answer: If you have any questions, Vichy’s customer service hotline is 1-877-378-4249. You can also contact them via their website.
Our rating: 8.9 / 10
Summary: It’s a replenishing and soothing rich face moisturizer, packed with hyaluronic acid and provides up to 48 hours of hydration.
Reviewed by: Samantha Woodworth
Last updated: February 16, 2019
Photos by Beauty Wise Up and Vichy.