What products cleanse but do not dry out problem skin and how to achieve a matte effect on the face? BeautyHack editors have tried new treatments and are sharing their feedback.
Moisturizing gel without oils Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream, Kheil's
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
I hardly ever use moisturizing creams for my face - they make my face shine like a polished samovar. But I decided to try Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream gel without oils - I have a serious relationship with the Kheil’s brand: I love almost all of their products. In the composition there are no parabens, no silicones, no fragrances - all according to the laws of "correct" organic matter. Applied in the morning and evening after cleansing. The gel can be used under make-up without fear that it will "float" after a few hours. Result: hydration 5+, excellent mattifying effect, shine, no unpleasant sticky film.
Price: 2200 rub.
Cleansing gel-oil for the face Oil-in-Gel Foaming Cleanser, Armani Prima
Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Anastasia Speranskaya
As soon as I hear about a new universal skin cleanser, I immediately run to try. Sometimes there is not enough time or energy for multi-stage care.
Armani Gel Oil can be applied to dry skin as a hydrophilic oil: it instantly melts, dissolving makeup, and turns into a light foam upon contact with water. The tool ruthlessly cracks down on the most stubborn makeup - even my Makeup Forever Aqua XL waterproof black pencil is gone. After washing, I look in the mirror and do not see the hated black stains - this saves time!
By the way, the gel cleans not only thoroughly, but also carefully: it contains almond oil - after washing, there is no feeling of "tightness", the face remains moisturized. The exfoliating complex of glycolic and salicylic acids renews the skin and smoothes the texture - after two weeks of constant use, I noticed that it looks like a glossy one.
Separately, I was pleased with the aroma of gel-oil - more precisely, its absence. In the first seconds of application, light fruity notes are felt, but they quickly disappear - only soft snow-white foam and clear skin remain!
Price: 2775 rub.
Cleansing gel for oily skin prone to acne Effaclar Gel, La Roche-Posay
Tested by editorial assistant Daria Mironova
Transparent gel with a slight pharmacy scent. A small pea of the product easily turns into lather. He has a convenient dispenser, small, which means that you will not be able to pour out too much gel.
One drawback of the packaging - due to the gradient effect, it is not visible how much product is left in the tube (it is possible to turn the jar and see empty air on the transparent side of the package, but this is not very convenient).
Thanks to La Roche-Posay thermal water, there is no discomfort, dryness and tightness in the composition after washing. Zinc is responsible for the regulation of sebum production. A new favorite in my bathroom.
Price: 885 rub.
Cleansing gel for oily skin Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel, Clinique
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
In the fight for a matte skin without inflammation and oily sheen, I have tried everything from premium brands to "folk" zinc ointment. I did not expect miracles from the gel for washing. For me, the main selection criteria are: the absence of harsh fragrances, moisturizing, good cleansing ability, antibacterial components in the composition (salicylic acid, tea tree extract, and others).
The Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel is fully consistent with them. The product with a light liquid texture has a “pharmacy smell” - this is how almost all professional treatments for oily skin smell (the reason is salicylic acid, calendula, glycerin, sulfur and other components necessary to regulate the sebaceous glands).
The gel removes makeup residues well (even removes mascara!), But does not tighten the skin. Active ingredients: salicylic acid, glycerin, kelp extract. After a few days of use, small rashes disappeared, the oily sheen did not completely disappear, but began to appear closer to the end of the working day, and not two hours after it began.
Price: 1550 rub.
Cleansing cream Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Clarins
Tested by the senior editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva
Suitable for those who constantly feel tightness of the skin after cleansing. This cotton extract works very delicately. It needs just a little bit, just a couple of peas, to be enough for the whole face, so for 2-3 months you can safely forget about buying a new tube.
When applied, it seems that I have applied a mask with black microgranules to the face, but then the product begins to foam and is very easily washed off with warm water. In the evening I remove their makeup (it copes best with daytime make-up and non-waterproof products), and in the morning I clean the T-zone.
Price: 1950 rub.
L'Occitane Peony Fluid for Oily Skin
Tested by BeautyHack editor Dilyara Telyasheva
We appreciated the peony spray from the new L'Occitane collection by the entire editorial team: we solemnly placed it in the center of the working area and “sprayed” each other three times a day. The spray is over and we miss this sweet garden scent. And now - a new peony fluid! I apply it every morning (instead of my favorite Nars matting primer). Works! Unless it gives a velvety finish. But: 1) two or three presses of the dispenser are enough for the whole face (and even the neck); 2) the peony aroma is felt for another two hours; 3) no stickiness - neither in the first second nor at the end of the day. Special thanks to L'Occitane for the matte bottle that won't slip in your hand!
Price: 3900 rub.
Cleansing gel Cleananse, Avene
Tested by the senior editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva
I love Avene products for their composition: more than 50% of them are water from the Avene thermal spring in France. It was here that the first balneological resort was built in 1736. I have a combination skin type: oily in the chin and cheeks, dry in the T-zone. I choose cleansing according to the principle "which removes makeup faster and more effectively": when it comes to skin care, I am quite lazy. I don't have a multi-stage cleansing: my ideal is one product that will both remove makeup and just cleanse the skin.
I have found everything I need in this transparent turquoise gel: it delicately dissolves even the most persistent makeup and cleanses the skin. On contact with water, it turns into a white foam. I take it with me on trips - to save space in my cosmetic bag. It does not dry the skin, but gives light moisturizing, so that after it you do not always need a night cream. The manufacturer writes that there is no soap in the composition: the product does not sting the skin, even if I remove active eyelid makeup with it.
Price: 923 rub.
Gel for washing Clean-Ac, Avene
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
Every owner of oily skin at least once in her life received a small burn, trying to eliminate the hated red bump with alcohol here and now. Avene Clean-Ac is for such radical action advocates. The product is designed to cleanse dry, sensitive skin after acne treatment.
Active ingredients: zinc, jojoba oil, glycerin. The consistency resembles milk. The aroma is slightly sweet - a mixture of coconut and cream. The gel cleans "to a creak", but does not dry out already injured skin. Black dots become less visible. The rash heals faster.
Price: 870 rub.
Deep moisturizing cream Ctrl-A, Dr. Jart +
Tested by editorial assistant Alina Kravchenko
I am glad that my acquaintance with the brand Dr. Jart +, who invented BB creams and toners, began with this very product. The liquid cream, more like a gel, was perfect for my problem skin, dry in the T-zone and oily on the cheeks and forehead.
Applied in the morning before makeup and in the evening before bedtime. The makeup lasted all day (despite the heat), and the skin was well hydrated overnight. The cream softens and soothes. Does not cause allergies, which is important for products with a natural composition. Ctrl-A contains Celtic water, extracts of aloe, soy, magnolia bark, sunflower seed oil. Salicylic acid regulates sebum production.
Price: 4830 rub.
Moisturizing cream fluid Créme Fluide Hydrante, Eisenberg
Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Maria Kucherenko
I found out about the brand when I was going to buy a tonal foundation for oily skin from Shisheido. But a consultant advised the tone of the Eisenberg brand. This is how I got the Fond de teint correcteur invisible foundation, which became a good companion to the fluid cream.
Now about the cream. The manufacturer advises using it as a makeup base. The composition contains hyaluronic acid, so the fluid moisturizes, tones, restores the skin, citric and lactic acids exfoliate dead particles, benzoic acid disinfects and cleanses the epidermis. The product mattifies and does not feel at all on the skin. Two drops are enough, and the skin is velvety and soft. But two hours after application, the skin begins to shine again, albeit not so intensely.
I will use the cream in cold weather - I think the result will be better.
Price: 3949 RUB.
Fluid for oily skin Active Pureness Fluid, Comfort Zone
Tested by BeautyHack editor Dilyara Telyasheva
I love the "soft blue" Comfort Zone line for its white clay mask (it "cleans" the pores like a rubber eraser) and the fresh scent of the sea. I tried the fluid for the first time. He is like the second part of a clay mask. Roll a couple of peas all over your face, wait 15 seconds (during this time, the stickiness will disappear) and start your makeup. By the way, you may never apply cosmetics - after the fluid, the skin is leveled to a doll-like state (a well-groomed velvet texture appears).
The last pros are fluid. All Comfort Zone products are produced in a closed manufactory in Italy (along with Davines shampoos), the quality of the contents of each jar is monitored by certified chemists.
Price on request
Face cream Keracnyl Regulateur Complet Cream, Ducray
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
The hypoallergenic cream is a real find for the autumn-winter period. It moisturizes, nourishes, and eliminates acne, as well as its consequences - age spots.
The consistency of the product is thick, but not "heavy" - it is quickly absorbed after application. A special "thank you" to the manufacturer for the convenient dispenser - it is spent sparingly. The first time I applied it in the evening. In the morning, the skin is smoother and the pores are less visible. Ducray Keracnyl can be used in courses, or applied to pinpoint rashes. For myself, I chose the second option - salicylic and glycolic acids in the composition cope with the shortcomings.
Price: 1095 RUB.
Pore Cleansing Exfoliant Cream, Caudalie
Tested by BeautyHack editor Olga Kulygina
The case when the particles in the scrub are not sharp, but the skin is sanded, as after going to a beautician. They are super small (the size of a grain of sand) and there are a lot of them in the scrub. Mixed with a thick cream containing mint - it pleasantly cools the skin. I admit, I don't like face scrubs, but this feeling of freshness won over me! And, of course, I always trust Caudalie - all the compositions of this French brand are 97% natural and do not irritate my sensitive skin. In addition to menthol, this exfoliant cream contains honey, grape seed oil and extract, sunflower oil, vitamin E and licorice root extract with a slightly whitening effect.
Price: 1990 rub.
Cleansing gel for face and body for acne prone skin Keraknyl, Ducray
Tested by BeautyHack editor Olga Kulygina
More than 80 years ago, hereditary physician Albert Ducre, created the first dermatological shampoos. Later - the first moisturizer for skin with acne Ictyane, which became the most popular product in all pharmacies in Europe. I trust dermatological brands, so I gladly took Keraknyl gel. Who is it for? First, those who have rashes not only on the face, but also on the body. Secondly, for those who, in the fight against acne, are afraid to dry out their skin. There is no soap in Keraknyl, it is very delicate and delicate - a translucent "pharmacy" blue-green color with a slight apple aroma. The gel is liquid, almost does not foam and is easily washed off. The composition contains an extract of the leaves of the common myrtle, an extract of the fruits of a dwarf palm, zinc, glycerin. Result? The skin is cleansed "to a squeak", but without a hint of dryness, while (magically) inflammation is reduced. You will notice this the very next day. With each application, the face will shine less throughout the day. Large handy tube - 200 ml.
Price: 899 rub.
Gel for washing Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel, Skin Ceuticals
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Yana Rogozhkina
The components of the gel are glycolic and salicylic acids. They remove dead particles and improve the water exchange of the skin. And menthol refreshes her.
In a 250 ml bottle (there is a measuring ruler on the side), the gel is consumed economically, one drop is enough, because the product foams well.
It's great that Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel cares specifically about age-related problem skin and at the same time cleans well. The manufacturer says that the gel needs to be washed off with water, but because of the foam, it takes effort. But you get a feeling of cleanliness after!
The Skin Ceuticals brand appeared only in 1994. It was founded by the American dermatologist Sheldon Pinnell, drawing on his 40 years of research experience. Its main development is a patent for an antioxidant.
Price: about 2200 rubles.
