Vichy Laboratoires CAPITAL SOLEIL SPF50+ Velvety Cream Complexion Refining Action Review
SKIN TYPE: Normal to Dry Sensitive Skin
ACTION: Optimum protection thanks to a formula enriched with MEXORYL which helps protect the genetic capital against sun damage, brown spots and sun induced premature skin ageing.
RESULT: The very high protection – UVB, UVA and Long Wave UVA. Skin is protected against sun damage and improved skin quality.skin is smoother – In the sun. Skin is protected from photoageing (anti wrinkles and spots)
HOW TO USE: Apply the Velvety cream just before exposure. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain protection, especially after swimming, perspiring or toweling.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Broad spectrum filtering system with Mexoryl® : anti UVA-UVB, reinforced against long range UVA (3/4th of UV) to offer more protection and more beauty benefits for the skin.
TEXTURE: Soft and silky texture with Hyaluronic Acid: melts in the skin and immediately replumps it. Skin is smoother, softer, suppler.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.1090/- for 50ml
First of, it was priced at Rs.890/- 2-3 months back and on the Vichy India site, it still shows at Rs.890/-. I don’t know why the 2oo bucks jump suddenly :/
To start with, it comes in this pretty yellow packaging which many brands are coming up with these days for their sunscreens. It has a simple flip cap tube packaging.
The sunscreen is white in color and has a soft floral kind of smell. It looks thicker in consistency but is quite easy to spread and blend and is creamy. Does leave a whitish cast though.
Its slightly rich for oily skin. As it even claims to be normal to dry skin. I have combination skin..and my T zone definitely feels oily..but its rich for my overall skin too in summers..I definitely need touch ups with this.
I like that it has SPF 50 and very high protection..I am not using it everyday, but only when I am going to be out in the sun. Indoors I do with SPF30-35 with medium protection. Its been a little over 2.5 weeks since I am using it..I still wanted to wait before reviewing but since monsoons have already started, I wanted to review this before the rains are coming full-fledged.
Its the 2nd sunscreen from L’Oreal Paris with Mexoryl, one more being the new L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence.
Pros:
1. High Protection.
2. SPF50+ with Mexoryl and Advanced protection against UVA and UVB rays.
3. Hyaluronic Acid plumps up the skin giving it a softer and smoother look.
4. Travel proof packaging.
5. Prevents skin from tanning or burning.
6. Gives a dewy looking skin..and dry skin would love this !
7. Water proof and sweat proof..stays through even in the humid Mumbai summers.
Cons:
1. Is quite rich..and not meant for oily skin or use in summers.
2. Leaves a slight whitish cast.
3. Expensive..and more so with the new increase in price!
Overall, I would say if you have dry skin, you can definitely try this out..and people with oily skin can try this in winters..coz its definitely a very good sunscreen. High protection from sun and tanning..and is quite water resistant too (sweat proof!). And is paraben free and hypoallergenic. Only other sunscreen from L’Oreal Paris with MEXORYL. Recommended.
Btw, it even claims to be for normal to dry, and sensitive skin.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..especially in the rains, coz its water proof (Not that we are not supposed to use sunscreen in monsoons !) Also, its good before swimming.
Have you tried the Vichy Capital Soleil SPF50+ Velvety Cream ?