Moisturizers

It is a water- or oil-based beauty product with a creamy texture that is designed to preserve the correct level of moisture in the skin.

As well as hydrating your face, face creams usually include other active ingredients to meet the specific needs of each skin type. There are moisturizers for oily or acne-prone skin, moisturizers for sensitive skin, and moisturisers for dry skin. And there are creams to deal with every type of skin concern rejuvenating creams, anti-wrinkle creams, antioxidant creams, etc.

Because water is the main component of skin, so it needs hydration for several reasons. To keep its natural balance, to reinforce the protective barrier, to protect against external agents (including pollution, solar radiation or weather conditions like wind, cold or heat), to improve its general appearance, to restore its natural glow, and to minimize the look of wrinkles.

In general terms, there are two types of cream to maintain skin hydration.

While a hydrating cream provides a boost of moisture, a moisturizing cream prevents the evaporation of water our skin already has, improving the barrier function. However, they are often used as synonyms in daily life.

A cream is a denser skincare product that comes in different textures: gel-cream, rich and thick, light, etc. By contrast, lotion has a liquid texture that absorbs quickly. This type of texture tends to be highly suited to skincare products for the body, as it is very easy to spread across larger zones.

Although they may cover other needs as well, day creams tend to have a hydrating and protective function.

Applying cream at night helps your skin recover from any damage that external aggressions may have caused.

To adapt to your skin’s needs at different times of day, it’s a good idea to use different creams. But some creams, like the anti-aging Diamond Extreme creams, are formulated to accompany the skin’s natural cycles and support both its daytime and nighttime functions.

Cream is the penultimate step in your facial routine, applied after serum and before sunscreen. It should be applied using gentle upward circular motions (for firming action) until completely absorbed. Avoid the eye contour, because this delicate zone requires specific care.

Using an amount the size of an almond should be enough for your face, neck and décolleté.

The answer is yes. Most skincare experts recommend moisturizing twice a day: once in the morning and once at night.

Your skin will tell you the answer. Just as the complexion has different needs over the course of a day, it has different characteristics according to the seasons.

In summer, your skin might feel oilier and look shinier, so it can be helpful to use light, balancing creams that absorb easily.

On the other hand, in winter it can become dry because of the cold or windy weather, so your skin might need a generous dose of nourishment.

Male skin is more likely to be oily, with open pores, excess sebum and shine. Ideally, men’s facial routines should include a fast-absorbing mattifying cream with a light texture, like Oxygen Cream.

From the age of 25 the amount of collagen in our skin begins to drop, so this is the ideal time to start taking action to prevent the signs of aging. A cream with antioxidants like C+C Vitamin Cream is the perfect solution.

Maintaining proper skin hydration is essential for preventing the development of wrinkles and fine lines. Well-hydrated skin appears youthful and smooth, contributing to the reduction of wrinkle formation.

The best anti-wrinkle creams are Diamond Extreme, which covers the 5 dimensions of rejuvenation, and Essential Shock Intense Cream, rich in the amino acids collagen and elastin, ideal to visibly reduce the effects that menopause has on the skin.

Hyperpigmentation are one of the most common skin concerns as we grow older. To combat existing ones and help prevent more from appearing, we need to use brightening formulas, for instance Diamond Luminous Perfecting Cream.

To effectively hydrate dry skin, thick and highly nourishing creams are needed here. Choose water-based ingredients such as hyaluronic acid.

The best options are C+C Vitamin Cream and, for more mature skin, Essential Shock Intense Cream. The rich texture option of Diamond Extreme is also perfect for dry skin.

Sensitive skin needs special care, as redness and cutaneous discomfort are common. Hydration is very beneficial to soothe the skin and improve the resilience of the skin barrier. It’s best to use a specific cream, like NB·Ceutical Tolerance Recovery Cream.

Yes! Only using astringent products dehydrates your skin, causing a rebound effect. In other words, more excess sebum. Find a cream for oily skin that not only hydrates but also controls and regulates sebum, like Stabilizing Oil-Free Gel Cream.

Naturally! The skin on our necks and décolleté is more sensitive and finer than on our faces, so the signs of aging tend to appear earlier here. A specific firming cream like Inhibit Tensolift Neck Cream helps tighten and plump this zone.