VICHY

I have a love-hate relationship with this product.
I started using it in the fall when the weather was getting colder. I don't like the way it feels on my face. It's kinda slimy and I absolutely hate how my skin feels after it dries. It's not smooth but it's not rough either.

Although it has minimal ingredients, it felt heavy on my face and I don't know why! My skin wasn't so plumped too as they claimed.

Now for the good part: My skin didn't flake, which is a good thing because I have combo skin and my cheeks flake a lot during winter.
My skin was hydrated throughout those cold days.

I love the blue gradient bottle and its travel easy. So there's that.

I have acne prone, sensitive skin; and my skin gets oily fast throughout the day.

PLUS POINTS

Used SAND shade, and I was impressed with how light it felt on my skin!
I'm not used to wearing liquid/cream foundation; (I usually put on my concealer and brush on some powder and then no-sebum powder to set my makeup and make sure it doesn't melt off my face within an hour hahah.)
And I really love how it didn't "anger" my face (like yknow, cause breakouts :((( ) hehe.

MINUS POINTS

I got this as a gift; saw the price and wew it is pretty pricey...
I read reviews saying it looks like a mask... and yeah it honestly does!
Not sure if its a result of oxidation or something (i'm not well versed in this!) but after awhile I look in the mirror and i am like almost one shade lighter than when I first applied the foundation hahahaha.

But i still lav it because it's so light!!!!!!

Vichy Idealia Night Cream.
This cream feels incredible the moment you apply it on the skin. Very calming, balm-like feel, with a nice somewhat fruity fragrance. It simply feels good.

This refreshing moment lasts for 5-10mins and then at least when I went to check my face, it looks red and dry. Some more time and it feels like there's a mask or a layer on the face. Wash the face and at least I would feel more relaxed.

I would have given this product a 5/5 had that first 5mins of freshness stayed much longer and leaving a plumped glowing skin. But unfortunately, it only made my skin red.

PROS:
- doesn't accentuate dry parts
- semi-matte finish
- coverage is medium (I don't need an under eye concealer and redness on my nose is covered. Concealer is still needed for big spots.)
- looks natural, not noticeable
- feels light

CONS:
- it can get into wrinkles

Shade 15 is perfect for me. It's neutral.
Warning: Shades for cream version are not the same as shades for fluid version of this foundation.

LOVE!!! My skin is combo-oily and this moisturizer has made me VERY happy. Upon application, it's so lightweight and non-greasy. This is an excellent basic moisturizer overall. Rich and hydrating, never irritating, never clogs my pores. Quality-wise, it's comparable to Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream or Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb. If you're a fan of either of those, this product will be worth checking out.

I will definitely buy this again. Recommended!!