Vichy
LIFTACTIV H.A. ANTI-WRINKLE FIRMING CREAM - NIGHT
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Vichy
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Take the skin testWith age and daily aggressors, Hyaluronic Acid production in skin decreases, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and lack of firmness. Vichy’s solution is H.A. ANTI-WRINKLE FIRMING NIGHT CREAM targeting fine lines, wrinkles and loss of plumpness. Deeply hydrates the skin while recharging skin's level of Hyaluronic acid for a replumping effect.
LIFTACTIV H.A. ANTI-WRINKLE FIRMING CREAM - NIGHT is a lightweight cream from Vichy, a brand based in France. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Rhamnose, Adenosine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
6-Deoxy-L-mannose
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Isopropyl isodecanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Alcohol Denat.
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
6-Deoxy-L-mannose
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Isopropyl isodecanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-[4-[[2-O-(6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,6-dihydroxyphenyl]-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Vitreoscilla Ferment is product obtained by the fermentation of Vitreoscilla
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylamide, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate and acrylic acid monomers
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Cellulose
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Titanium dioxide). It conforms to the formula
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Disodium N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Sorbitan oleate
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Stearic acid
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Fluorphlogopite, Mg3K[AlF2O(SiO3)3] (synthetic)
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WATER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, RHAMNOSE, ISOHEXADECANE, ALCOHOL DENAT., PROPANEDIOL, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, TALC, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ADENOSINE, CAFFEINE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NEOHESPERIDIN DIHYDROCHALCONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, SILICA, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CELLULOSE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CI 77891, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 80, SORBITAN OLEATE, STEARIC ACID, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE.
CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE.
After cleansing your skin, apply Liftactiv Firming night cream in the evening after your serum. Apply to face and neck using gentle circular motions, spreading the cream evenly on the skin.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Isostearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
No — it contains Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 38 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Vichy, a brand based in France.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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