How do I choose my facial moisturiser ?

The skin is a true protective barrier against external aggressors such as pollution, sunlight, and cold. To keep it deeply hydrated, it needs daily care. This way, your skin will remain soft and comfortable, and your face radiant and moisturized.

The skin acts as a true barrier against external aggressors (pollution, sun, cold, etc.). To keep it properly hydrated, it’s essential to care for it ყოველდღually. The result is supple, comfortable skin and a radiant, well-hydrated complexion.

So, how do you choose the right facial moisturizer and how should you apply it? Follow our advice.

Why use a facial moisturizer?

The skin on the face is protected by a hydrolipidic film—an emulsion of water and sebum. This film has two key functions: protecting the skin from bacteria and fungi, and maintaining hydration and suppleness.

Every day, the skin is exposed to various external aggressors. This can weaken the hydrolipidic film, reducing its effectiveness as a protective barrier. To maintain hydrated and supple skin, it is essential to moisturize and nourish it daily with a suitable skincare product.

A moisturizer can hydrate, nourish, firm, even out the complexion, or purify the skin. In short, using a facial moisturizer offers many benefits—but how do you choose the right one?

How should you care for your face?

Facial skin is one of the most delicate areas of the body. Each skin type has specific needs and requires appropriate care.

Several factors should be taken into account:

Skin type

It is important to identify your skin type: normal, dry, combination, or oily.

If you have combination to oily skin, choose a moisturizer that hydrates without adding excess oil to limit shine. A mattifying moisturizer helps control sebum in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin).

Gel-Crème de l’Archipel is a purifying and mattifying moisturizer. Its lightweight texture provides a refreshing sensation throughout the day. It also works perfectly as a makeup base and can be applied morning and/or evening to the face, neck, and décolleté.

For dehydrated skin that feels tight, choose your treatment according to your skin type: Crème des Vagues for normal skin and Richesse des Vagues for dry skin.

Age

It’s a fact: skin evolves over time. As the years go by, it requires more nourishment and targeted care.

In your 20s, a lightweight moisturizer is usually sufficient. From age 35 onwards, the skin needs more hydration and richer formulas to prevent dryness. Anti-aging products also become essential.

The Rivage range is ideal for targeting wrinkles, loss of firmness, and sagging contours. The Crème du Rivage is enriched with marine bio-retinol and hyaluronic acid to reduce wrinkles, firm, and lift the skin.

The Presqu'île range is perfect for mature, demanding skin looking to combat all signs of aging. The Replumping & Firming Cream is enriched with Laminaria digitata and boosted with Sea Fennel stem cells to fight visible signs of aging.

The season

Your skin needs hydration all year round, whether in winter or summer. In warm weather, opt for a lightweight formula. In winter, choose a richer, more protective cream.

Which product should you choose? Crème du Jardin Marin is suitable for all skin types. Enriched with shea butter and marine active ingredients, it hydrates, regenerates, and protects the skin.

How to apply moisturizer?

Now that you know why and how to choose a facial moisturizer, here’s how to apply it properly:

1. Cleanse your skin: morning and/or evening, remove impurities and keep your skin clean. Before applying your moisturizer, don’t forget to use a serum.
2. Apply your moisturizer: start with the cheeks, then smooth outward and gently massage into the skin.

For beautiful skin, nothing is more effective than proper hydration. It is the key to maintaining a fresh and radiant complexion in all circumstances.

Using the right skincare product for your skin type is your best ally for healthy skin. To go further, read our article on the 4 mistakes to avoid.