7 beauty ingredients that change your skin

The champion of anti-aging: retinol (and its derivatives)

Why we love it: Because retinol acts directly on your skin's "reactor core". It stimulates collagen and elastin production to restore plumpness and firmness, improves radiance and treats dark spots by acting directly on melanin synthesis.

The star treatment to get you started: Luna Sleeping Night Oil Sunday Riley

It's THE treatment that transforms your skin while you recharge your batteries. Wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion is radiant, skin is velvety and pores appear "photoshopped". It's the perfect treatment oil to introduce you to a softer version of retinol.

Bonus tip: since retinol is already a powerful active ingredient, we pause our fruit acid skincare products while we take our retinol treatment.

The great gifted on shine and spots: vitamin C

Why we love it : A veritable antioxidant shield, it protects the skin from external aggressors responsible for a dull complexion (pollution, excessive UV rays, tobacco...), which can also cause pigmentation spots. It's very fragile, so always choose a stabilized form!

The star treatment to get you started: C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum Sunday Riley

This serum is a safe bet thanks to its high concentration of stabilized vitamin C: top for boosting radiance and even reducing spots by inhibiting pigmentation. We're also a fan of its action on pores, which it tightens!

Bonus tip: vitamin C is the morning active ingredient par excellence! In fact, its powerful antioxidant properties provide skin with a protective shield all day long.

The wonder of plumping: hyaluronic acid

Why we love it: Because hyaluronic acid is a molecule already present in your skin, and it's precisely hyaluronic acid that guarantees its hydration. The problem is that its production decreases over time. Fortunately, you can give it a helping hand ;-)

The star treatment to get started: Fondamental Plumping Serum Patyka

With its universal featherweight texture, it delights mature skin thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps up wrinkles and fine lines, while boosting collagen and elastin production... and replenishing the skin with water! Bonus? Sensitive skin loves it!

The rebalancing ally to the Photoshop effect: Niacinamide

Why we love it: Also known as Vitamin B3, Niacinamide is renowned for its action on the appearance of pores and sebum production, but that's not all! It helps moisturize skin, reduce inflammation and calm redness, lightens pigmentation spots and residual marks, protects skin against free radicals and even helps improve skin firmness and elasticity. Its little plus? It's very well tolerated by sensitive skin!

The star treatment to get you started: B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Rebalancing Serum Sunday Riley

Specifically formulated to combat residual acne marks, it's the zero-defect complexion serum par excellence! Blackheads and pigmentation spots are reduced, the appearance of pores minimized, skin tone evened out and skin luminous.

The universal "beautiful skin" cocktail: antioxidants

Why we love it: Because antioxidants protect us from the evil of the century: free radicals (caused in particular by pollution). Premature skin aging, a dull complexion, blemishes and even spots ... Antioxidants play the role of "super protectors" to offset all these inconveniences.

The must-try dietary supplement : L'Essentiel Peau Combeau

Red algae, acerola, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, melon... 2 capsules a day are enough to protect the skin from the damage caused by pollution and UV rays, while slowing down the signs of aging andboosting hydration from within thanks to another star active ingredient, hyaluronic acid.

Good bacteria for sensitive skin: probiotics

Why we love it : Because our skin is enveloped in bacteria that make up our cutaneous flora... more or less healthy! With probiotics, you can help your skin build up a "new army" of good, protective bacteria, and finally stop seeing red!

The star skincare product to get you started: Culture Crème de Nuit Réparatrice aux Probiotiques Antipodes

It's the ideal cream for stressed and/or tired skin! The probiotics it contains, combined with New Zealand botanicals, restore the skin's microbiome, giving you rested skin and a fresh complexion in the morning.

The unbeatable on blemishes: glycolic acid

Why we love it : Because it gently exfoliates dead cells on the surface of the epidermis, freeing pores from the excess sebum that causes pimples. And because this exfoliating molecule is so tiny, it also penetrates deep down to act on cell regeneration (and thus have an anti-aging preventive action).

The star treatment to get you started: Good Genes Glycolic Acid Serum Sunday Riley

It's the champion of (almost) perfect skin texture, the solution in a bottle to draw on when skin gets out of hand. In addition to anti-blemish glycolic acid, it also reduces stubborn residual marks.

Bonus tip : glycolic acid is quite stimulating, as it exfoliates powerfully. So apply it in the evening for maximum effectiveness!

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The champion of anti-aging: retinol (and its derivatives)

The great gifted on shine and spots: vitamin C

The wonder of plumping: hyaluronic acid

The rebalancing ally to the Photoshop effect: Niacinamide

The universal "beautiful skin" cocktail: antioxidants

Good bacteria for sensitive skin: probiotics

The unbeatable on blemishes: glycolic acid

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