Explained: 3 Types of Moisturizers
You probably realize by now that moisture comes in various forms - and functions. From serums that hydrate to finishing serums and oils that seal, there are steps in a perfectly hydrated visage.
The reason that moisture creeps into various stages of your skincare ritual is because it comes in 3 distinct categories.
Moisturizing ingredients - humectants, emollients, and occlusives - should all be present throughout your routine to keep your skin healthy, radiant, and plump. Knowing which is best for your skin changes with your environment, diet, and skin instant. But understanding how moisture works with our skin allows us to create a more balanced and effective skincare practice.
OCCLUSIVES
often balm or heavy cream formulations
slow absorbing
dense consistency
good for mature, dehydrated, dry skin types
how they work
Occlusives seal in moisture and stop water from evaporating. These moisturizers create a protective layer on top of the skin that prevents water transference. They seal in moisture and prevent transepidermal water loss.
examples
petroleum jelly
shea butter
silicons
lanolin
beeswax
olive oil
HUMECTANTS
often gel or serum formulations
absorbs very quickly
lightweight consistency
wonderful for oily skin types
how they work
Humectants attract water to themselves and slow down water evaporation from your skin.
They draw moisture from the air into the skin. They can also pull water from the dermis up to the epidermis.
examples
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
lactic acid
urea
honey
aloe vera
Intensive Moisture-Enhancing Serum
A high-active, complex composition consisting of a range of seven different molecular weights of hyaluronic molecules, delivering comprehensive and lasting hydration deep within the various layers of the skin. Boosts cell's water-binding capacity and stimulates skin's own production of Hyaluron. Visibly improves skin density, fullness, firmness and elasticity.
Sophisticated bio-safe growth factors and an amino acid complex, amplified by a collagen-organizing tetra-peptide, accelerate the skin's regenerative process to stimulate the growth and healthy formation of collagen.
50 ml
how to useGently massage into dry skin after applying your preferred AUTEUR cleanser and toner. Allow for product to absorb completely into skin, then follow with your preferred AUTEUR cream. Suitable for morning and/or evening use.
active ingredientsHyalufix
Hyaluronic Complex
Collagen Regulator Tetrapeptide
Bio Placenta
Allantoin
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Reconditioning and soothing sterile cream
Highly soothing, Toleskin [C] reduces skin sensitivity, itching sensations and discomfort. Intolerant skins are characterized by a disruption in the normal cutaneous microbiota and a skin barrier impairment that can allow allergens and pathogens to enter the epidermis. Its formula helps to restore the microbiota balance to prevent skin from reacting and preserve its integrity.
It also helps to restore and strengthen the cutaneous barrier, which protects the skin from external stress factors by reducing itching. The skin becomes more tolerant and is soothed. The skin’s texture is less rough and redness is reduced, leaving the epidermis feeling comfortable. Manufactured in a sterile environment. Tested under dermatological control.
Recommended for intolerant Skin Instants©.
1.3 oz
active ingredientsSoothing and anti-redness platform Kakadu Plum Extract
Skin barrier protection platform Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Reconditioning platform Japanese Lily of the Valley Fructosans
how to useApply every morning and/or evening to a cleaned skin. Gently massage the face, neck, and décolleté until complete absorption.
benefitsHelps restore the microbiota balance
Reduces skin reactions and enhances its integrity
Restores and strengthens the barrier
Improves skin tolerance
Reduces sensitivity, itching and cutaneous discomfort
EMOLLIENTS
often light cream or light lotion formulas
creamier textures
great for normal, dry, and combination skin types
**most skincare falls into this category
how they work
Emollients soften the skin and leave everything lovely and smooth. Emollients work to fill gaps between skin cells & replace missing lipids. If applied heavily, these ingredients may act as an occlusive.
examples
squalene
ceramides
stearic acid
triglycerides
grape seed oil
rosehip
Feel satisfyingly nourished!
This unctuous cream concentrates on reconditioning and deeply hydrating the skin.
The Biologique Recherche Crème Dermo-RL is loaded with blackcurrant butter, omegas 3 & 6, hyaluronic acid and glycoproteins.
Your skin is left immediately comforted, hydrated, softened and protected.
1.7 oz
how to useApply a hazelnut-sized amount of Crème Dermo-RL over all the face, neck and décolleté. Massage delicately with fingertips, working with upward and outward strokes until the product is fully absorbed.
active ingredientsLipidic Agents: Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil.
Hygroscopic agents: Hyaluronic Acid, Sugar Derivatives.
Protective Agents: Walnut Extract, Cranberry Oil, Omega.
Repairing Agents: Glycoproteins derived from Microorganisms of Antarctica, Barbary Fig Extract and Jojoba Oil.
Skin as soft as a baby!
The Biologique Recherche Crème Masque Vernix concentrates on deeply nourishing, protecting, and strengthening the skin.
This masterpiece of a formula is a true marriage of science and beauty. Intelligently engineered by cloning the DNA of a baby's vernix, the first epidermal protection at birth, this cream and mask combo has powerful healing and reconditioning properties.
This healing product will leave your skin comforted, nourished and protected.
1.7 oz
how to useApply a thin layer of Crème Masque Vernix in the morning and/or evening on the entire face, neck and décolleté. Massage gently with fingertips, from bottom to top and inside to outside, until completely absorbed. To get a mask effect, apply in thick layer. Leave for about ten minutes then delicately remove any excess with a damp cotton pads.
active ingredientsHydrating and Restructuring Agents: Cell Oligopeptides, Soya Lecithin, Complex of Ceramides and Omega 6 and 3 from Raspberry Oil, Luffa Oil, Ceramide Complex, Plant-based Squalane, Lanolin, Cholesterol Sulfate.
Balancing and Repairing Agents: Placenta Extract, Carob Seed Extract, Yeast Extract.
Protective and Antioxidant Agents: Antioxidant Tripeptide, Anti-ROS and anti-RNS Antioxidant.
*This product contains animal-based or derived ingredients.
get the moisture you need….
Nourishing and Restorative Moisture
Active Botanical SerumTM is a luxurious face oil, formulated with 22 of the world’s most nutrient-rich botanicals for nourishing and restorative moisture.
About this productActiveBotanicalSerumTMis a luxurious face oil, formulated with 22 of the world’s most nutrient-rich botanicals for nourishing and restorative moisture. At the heart of this multi beneficial serum is Vintner’s Daughter® 's proprietary Phyto Radiance InfusionTM, a 21-day process which begins with whole plants and, over the course of three weeks, gently infuses their powerful nutrients into the formula. Added to this infusion is a strategic group of botanical and essential oils to amplify performance and effectively address a broad range of skin concerns.
This potent concentration delivers 60+ restorative nutrients including restorative phytoceramides and phytonutrients, balancing minerals, brightening vitamins, free-radical fighting antioxidants, moisturizing fatty acids and nourishing omegas 3,6,7 and 9 to revitalize, soothe, and support a healthy radiance.
Harper’s Bazaar’s “Best Face Oil” Beauty Award
Suitable for all skin including blemish-prone, dry, dull and/or mature skin
Suitable for daily AM/PM use
100% natural ingredients, formulated without added sulphates, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, PEGs, or SLSs
BenefitsMoisturizes and nourishes with abundant fatty acids and omegas 3,6,7 and 9, replenishing lipids to support the skin barrier and dry, dull complexions.
Soothes and calms with alfalfa, calendula, grape seed and dandelion that work to support stressed and troubled skin while reducing the appearance of redness for a natural, healthy glow.
Revitalizes and brightens using ingredients like nettle, lavender, carrot seed and lemon that support balance and increase brightness so your healthiest skin always shines through.
Balances and tones the complexion to bring added clarity and address the imbalance that can manifest as common concerns like blemishes and dehydration.
Supports skin’s natural defenses with protectors like rose, frankincense, tamanu and turmeric to help defend your complexion against free-radicals.
How to useAfter cleansing, prep the skin with Active Treatment EssenceTM. Place 5-6 drops of Active Botanical Serum™ in the palm of your hand. Quickly rub the palms together to further
activate the Serum. Using both hands, apply using the Push/Press MethodTM by pushing and pressing into face, neck, and décolleté for 30 seconds.
Firming & Regenerating Formula
A high-active, complex composition for extraordinarily effective firming, moisturising, repair and protection. This silky-like formulation supports the skin’s own defense and immune systems.
30 ml
how to useGently massage into skin, morning and /or evening, after applying your preferred AUTEUR serum.
active ingredientsTriple Flow Perfluorocarbon Complex
Syn-Ake
Golden Collagenine
Everlaskin
Super-nourishing Formula
A high-active, complex rich cream offering long-term moisturising, dermal and epidermal strengthening and cellular repair. EverLaSkin™, a potent naturally derived peptide, increases growth factor levels within the skin that are essential to cellular growth, stem cell and fibroblast activity, and collagen production. Amino acids, ceramides and Hyaluronic Complex restore nourishment and hydration, improving skin density. Antioxidants reverse signs of photo-aging including minimising lines, wrinkles and pigmentation spots, while future-proofing skin against further damage.
30 ml
how to useFor optimal results, gently massage onto the face - morning and evening - after applying your preferred AUTEUR serum.
active ingredientsEverlaskin
Ceramide Complex
Hyaluronic Complex
Betaine
