A good skincare routine isn’t about how many products you use, but about choosing the right texture at the right time. Applying a rich cream when your skin would benefit from a lightweight gel can eventually lead to blemishes or unwanted shine. On the other hand, choosing a texture that is too light when your skin needs more nourishment can leave it feeling tight and dry despite daily skincare. In this article, we explain how to adapt your day cream to your skin type, when a gel cream may be a better choice than a traditional day cream, and how to complete your routine with the right CC cream for your skin.
Day cream or gel cream: which texture is right for you?
Both textures have the same purpose: to hydrate the skin and help protect it from external aggressors such as pollution, changes in climate and stress. The difference lies in how they feel on the skin and how they help retain moisture. A cream generally has a richer, more velvety texture, making it particularly suitable for normal to dry skin prone to tightness. A gel cream, on the other hand, absorbs more quickly, leaves no greasy film and helps reduce unwanted shine, making it ideal for normal to combination skin.
Enriched with hyaluronic acid and an adaptogenic botanical duo of Brittany seaweed and reishi mushroom, it provides 48-hour hydration. Its rich, creamy texture with shea butter can be applied morning and/or evening after serum to cleansed skin on the face and neck.
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It contains the same active ingredients – hyaluronic acid and the adaptogenic duo of Brittany seaweed and reishi mushroom – in a fresh, non-sticky gel texture that helps reduce shine and is made with 94% ingredients of natural origin. It can also be applied morning and evening after serum to the face and neck.
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The best CC cream: the final step in your routine.
A CC cream combines several steps in one: it helps even out minor irregularities in the complexion, provides additional hydration and, depending on the product, offers UV protection for the day. Applied after your day cream, it doesn’t replace traditional make-up, but rather completes your skincare routine by creating a natural, even-looking complexion. The best CC cream for you depends primarily on your skin’s main needs.
Made with 83% ingredients of natural origin, it contains organic pomegranate, goji berry and açaí extracts. It helps even out the complexion and delivers a visible glow thanks to its pearlescent pigments. It is suitable for all skin types and can be applied in the morning, either on its own or after your usual day cream.
This tinted day cream helps conceal redness, soothe the skin and provides higher sun protection with SPF50. It is suitable for all skin types and can also be applied in the morning in a thin, even layer, either on its own or after your usual day cream.
To learn more about the benefits of CC creams and how to find the right one for you, discover our dedicated articles. We’ve also put together all the different steps of a complete facial skincare routine in a separate article.