Uriage Eau Thermale Light Water Cream doesn’t just soothe angry, sensitive skin – it aims to make it stronger.
CATEGORY HYDRATING MOISTURISER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN (Drugstore)
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Sensitive skin has it tough. It gets dry easily, flakes, and itches. Sometimes, it’s even oily, breaking out as it overcompensates for dryness with too much sebum.
Often, these woes are due to it being thinner than normal skin, no thanks to a weak hydrolipid barrier. So, looking after such skin starts with strengthening this barrier.
Uriage’s Eau Thermale Light Water Cream goes about this with a high 30 per cent concentration of Uriage Thermal Water from the French Alps. Rich in minerals and trace elements, the thermal water calms irritation and provides nutrients the skin barrier needs. Read: less moisture loss and better skin immunity.
The lightweight cream moisturiser provides a fast, effective hydration boost. It also has hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid and phytosqualane, which form a hydrolipidic film that protects skin without uncomfortable greasiness. As a bonus, its temporary cooling effect soothes itchiness. Suitable for all skin types.
For very dehydrated skin that requires extra help, try Uriage Eau Thermale Water Serum ($51.90), which promises to boost moisture levels by 10 times without leaving a heavy, sticky or oily feel. It can be used as a short-term treatment or as part of your daily skincare routine.
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Vichy Purete Thermal Quenching Mineral Mask, $39
A refreshing treat after a long, hot day. The five-minute, rinse-off mask has a cooling sensation on skin that lasts for the full five minutes. This instantly soothes irritated skin while a relaxing scent calms your senses. After rinsing it off, your skin feels soft and smooth.
HYDRATING MASK (DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE)
Origins Flower Fusion Sheet Mask – Rose Hydrating, $5
Soothing and nourishing, the antioxidant-rich rose oil in this sheet mask calms, plumps up, and perks up tired skin.
HYDRATING MIST (DRUGSTORE)
CNP Laboratory Propolis Ampule Mist, $12-$23.80
Made with propolis, this super-fine facial mist feels more emollient than regular ones. The mist is very fine, so it doesn’t drip down your face, and you don’t even have to spread it out or pat it in. One midday application is all you need to relieve dryness for the rest of the day. It has a light honey scent, and works perfectly as a toner, makeup primer and setting spray too.
