MARÍA G. LÓPEZ
Updated Wednesday, February 14, 2024-17:01
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Are you looking for a good, pretty and cheap facial cream? We already showed you once that
the price in cosmetics is not everything
, and we do it again thanks to the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU).
Every year, this institution prepares a ranking of the best products in various categories: from mattresses to beauty items or small appliances. This time it's one of
moisturizing facial creams
. And the truth is that we appreciate the help, because the market is full of options and prices that range from a few euros to solutions with more than a zero.
The first thing is that
using a facial cream in your routine is key
(whether you are a man or a woman), so we should all have one in our makeup bag. The OCU wanted to make it easy for you and has analyzed 16 day moisturizing creams for normal and combination skin.
The range of prices is very wide
and goes from 3.49 euros for the cheapest cream to 38.67 euros for the most expensive. Biotherm, Nivea, Garnier, Vichy, Yves Rocher or Nuxe are some of the brands that appear in this ranking, but...
Which is the winner?
They all fulfill their mission perfectly, which is to hydrate, but there are other variables such as
price, labeling, ingredients or environmental impact
that have also been taken into account. They have all been tested blindly for a week, without knowing what brand was behind it.
Finally, the OCU reminds that a moisturizing cream "must be adapted to the type of skin (dry, combination or oily)" and not to the age of the user. And he emphasizes that, to maintain a healthy complexion, "you must lead a healthy life:
avoid tobacco, sleep well and follow a healthy diet, in addition to protecting yourself from pollution and the sun
."
THE BEST FACIAL CREAM ACCORDING TO THE OCU: NIVEA NATURALLY GOOD (UNISEX)
This day cream is made with
99% naturally derived
ingredients * and is suitable for both
normal and combination skin.
Its formula contains
organic aloe vera, jojoba and almond oil.
*Ingredients from nature that have been transformed to guarantee their safety, effectiveness and stability.
You can buy it here for 11.46 euros.
If this facial cream does not convince you,
here we leave you other options also highlighted by the OCU
in different positions in its ranking.
GARNIER
This day facial cream with vitamin C is recommended for dull skin.
Enhances the luminosity and shine
of the skin, which will look softer, more uniform and hydrated for 24 hours from the first use. After 28 days, expression lines are reduced.
"I have combination skin and it suits me perfectly," says one of the almost
3,000 comments on Amazon
.
Instructions for use
: apply daily in the morning with circular movements on a clean face and neck.
You can buy it here for 9.31 euros (14% discount).
SET OF 2 CIEN Q10 ANTI-WRINKLE NIGHT AND DAY CREAM WITH VITAMIN E - 50 ML
These
Cien Q10 facial creams
revolutionized the market in 2017 when the OCU rated them as the best anti-wrinkle creams on the market, surpassing well-known brands such as Estée Lauder or L-Oréal. It is a
pack
that includes two 50 ml bottles (one for day and one for night) with which to achieve smoother and softer skin.
"I'm not surprised that the OCU chose them as the best product of the year. They are very complete creams with very good ingredients," says one of the comments.
You can buy it here.
VICHY
Vichy's Aqualia Thermal moisturizer
combines mineralizing thermal water
, which reinforces the skin barrier against external aggressions, and
hyaluronic acid of natural origin
, which plumps the skin immediately and hydrates for 48 hours.
It has a
balm-in-gel
texture , enriched with apricot oil, for a shiny finish and long-lasting comfort.
Suitable for sensitive skin
.
You can buy it here.
AVENE HYDRANCE UV CREAM LIGHT 40 ML 1 UNIT 40 ML
Avène Hydrance UV Tinted Lightweight Moisturizer provides daily hydration and protection to the skin. Its formula contains
Avène thermal water
, which calms irritations;
moisturizing active ingredients
, which retain water in the skin; and
SPF30 photoprotective system
, which protects from the sun.
Instructions for use
: apply in the morning or evening on the previously cleansed face, neck and décolleté.
You can buy it here.
WELEDA 24H HYDRALOTION HYDRATION AND FRESHNESS FROM CACTUS EXTRACT
This 24-hour facial moisturizer is perfect to use at any time of the day. Its formula with
organic cactus
and
grapefruit
extract , rich in
water, vitamins and antioxidants
, provides intensive hydration and instantly refreshes the skin.
Efficient, vegan and sustainable.
You can buy it here.
KARITE CREME COMFORT VISAGE LÉGERE 50 ML
Facial cream with
a light texture
that hydrates and protects the skin without leaving it greasy. Thanks to its
formula enriched with 5% shea
, it nourishes the skin throughout the day, leaving it soft and comfortable.
Instructions for use
: apply to clean face and neck, morning and night.
Dermatologically tested
.
You can buy it here.
YVES ROCHER VEGETABLE HYDRA
Hydra Vegetal is one of the best-selling ranges of the cosmetic company Yves Rocher.
This moisturizing cream has refreshing properties and keeps the skin hydrated for 48 hours
. Its formula does not contain oil or parabens and is enriched with vegetable hyaluronic acid. It is suitable for all skin types.
Instructions for use
: apply in the morning on a clean face.
You can buy it here.
BIODERMA LABORATORY HYDRABIO PERFECTING SPF 30 40 ML
Bioderma is one of the most well-known and valued cosmetic brands. This tinted perfecting cream, from the Hydrabio range,
hydrates and calms the skin
while
giving you a good-looking effect
. Thanks to its blurring and light-reflecting agents, it stimulates the natural splendor of the face. It comes in a single shade for all skin types.
You can buy it here.
THE RITUAL OF NAMASTE HYDRATING DAY CREAM
This Rituals brand cream is
formulated with 97% natural ingredients
. Contains an active combination of hyaluronic acid and ashwagandha, an activating hyaluronic complex that deeply hydrates and softens the skin. In addition, natural antioxidants of plant origin help protect the skin against the negative effects of urban pollution and the blue light emitted by screens.
You can buy it here.
HYDRAPHASE RICH TEXTURE 50 ML
La Roche Posay's Hydraphase Intense Rica moisturizing cream is perfect for
hydrating dry and sensitive skin
. Its formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid, an active ingredient that provides deep hydration to the skin, helping it to strengthen and maintain its natural elasticity.
Benefits:
Intensely moisturizes the skin
Helps strengthen the skin
You can choose between two formats: 50 or 75 ml.
You can buy it here.