Choosing an effective face cream for combination skin is not easy. This is due to the characteristics of this type of cover, which needs both moisturizing and matting. Modern cosmetology offers a wide selection of care products. If you choose them wisely, you can cope with most problems of combination skin.
Signs of combination skin
A distinctive feature of combination skin is the combination of oily skin in the so-called T-zone (on the nose, forehead, chin) with dry areas on the cheeks and temples.
Fatty areas are characterized by disadvantages such as:
- greasy shine;
- tuberosity;
- black dots;
- acne, pimples.
In dry areas the following are observed:
- areas of peeling;
- thinning of the integument;
- feeling of tightness;
- discomfort in rooms with insufficient levels of humidity and temperature changes.
When caring for combination skin, you need to take into account the characteristics of all areas. It is permissible to buy two different creams or choose a composition intended specifically for mixed epidermis.
Are Korean skincare products any good?
By and large, yes. This is mainly due to the characteristics of Asian women’s skin – thin, prone to dehydration. Transepidermal water loss occurs faster in Japanese and Chinese women than in European women, which is why Asian companies specialize in moisturizers.
The second plus is that the production of cosmetics is stimulated and controlled at the state level. Therefore, the risk of buying some kind of “underground” cream, brewed in unsanitary conditions, is zero.
Special care required
You need to take care of your face daily. For this, different types of cosmetics are used: foams, gels, masks, serums, creams. Combination skin types need to be especially carefully monitored. Without proper attention, the problems of oily and dry areas will worsen, the functioning of the sebaceous glands will be disrupted, and areas of dryness and dehydration will appear.
Competent facial care consists of several stages. The main ones: cleansing, moisturizing, nutrition. They are equally important and not interchangeable. The skin needs a full range of necessary procedures.
Cleansing
This manipulation is especially important, since without complete cleansing of the skin from impurities, proper breathing and renewal of the epidermis are impossible. The tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, the pores become clogged, and metabolic processes are disrupted. An oily sheen appears on the face, acne in the T-zone, and peeling on the cheeks.
Girls with combination skin need to carry out the cleansing procedure especially carefully. For this it is better to use:
- mousses;
- micellar water;
- cosmetic milk;
- gels;
- hydrophilic oil.
Attention: you cannot wash your face with soap or other aggressive ingredients! Such products will provoke a protective reaction in the T-zone, sebum synthesis will increase. The skin on the cheeks will dry out and crack.
At the end of the cleansing procedure, apply tonic to the nose, forehead and chin, and lotion to dry areas.
Periodically (1-2 times a week) it is necessary to deep cleanse the epidermis using soft scrubs or peels. They will free the skin from dead cells and prepare the face for the next stages of care.
Hydration
For combination skin, it is better to purchase a moisturizer with a delicate texture that will not accumulate in the enlarged pores of the oily area and will saturate the dry area with moisture.
The best option is a moisturizing serum. It can be distributed over the entire face, then additionally treat dry areas with a cream based on cosmetic oil.
Nutrition
Nutrient formulations are applied after moisturizing ones. They help retain water in cells.
Those with combination skin are not suitable for very thick, oily mixtures. You can occasionally lubricate your cheeks with them (for example, in severe frost). For everyday use, it is better to opt for water-based creams.
Rating of good creams
To choose the right cream, you first need to familiarize yourself with popular brands, composition and some popular products in this area. This will help the store quickly decide whether to choose the right product or take an already familiar, popular one. High-quality and world-famous brands: Evinal, Black Pearl, Clean Line.
To the question: “What is the best cream for combination skin? “What can you choose from the TOP?” even a professional dermatologist cannot answer accurately. The fact is that each girl has her own individual characteristics, which do not depend on the type of epidermis. Therefore, the same cream can act differently on everyone. So, you need to check it yourself. If after the first few uses, even the slightest positive result is noticeable, the cream is working and suitable. If not, then you need to go for the next remedy.
For normal and combined
Normal skin requires cleansing, light moisturizing and nutrition. The drying component will not harm her, since her water balance is fine. Combination skin requires drying and moisturizing at the same time. When choosing a cream for this skin type, you need to pay attention to the active ingredients. This can be glycerin, hyaluronic acid, essential oils and plant extracts. They have a beneficial effect on the condition of these types of faces.
Evinal Lifting cream with placenta
A good budget product against signs of combination skin. Placenta extract helps restore skin, rejuvenates cells, restores firmness and elasticity. Other components in the composition dry, nourish, moisturize and heal.
Compound
- placenta extract;
- hyaluronic acid;
- Castor oil;
- chamomile and calendula extract.
Mode of application
Pre-wash with warm water and cleanser. Lightly pat your face dry with a towel. Apply in circular motions to problem areas. You don't have to wash it off. Wait until completely absorbed. Can be used for prevention once a week, for treatment - every day. Suitable as a base for makeup.
Cream-lifting with placenta costs 334 rubles. Minimum volume – 350 ml.
Black Pearl BIO-program for sensitive
A cream that is created specifically for intensive moisturizing of the skin. It has a triple effect: rejuvenates cells, nourishes, and intensively moisturizes. It also promotes rapid regeneration, removes microwrinkles, heals cracks and wounds, eliminates sagging and flaking. Other Black Pearl cosmetics are presented in detail in this material.
Compound
- kelp extract;
- minerals;
- vitamins: A, C;
- mangolia extract.
Mode of application
Apply to previously cleansed face. Perform a light massage in circular movements. Wait ten minutes until completely absorbed. Thanks to its light texture, it does not leave greasy marks and is quickly absorbed. Can be used before applying makeup. For treatment, use several times a day.
The cost of black pearl BIO-program cream is from 500 rubles for a minimum volume of 45 ml.
Aqua-facial cream PHYTOcosmetics “Deep Nutrition”
A good moisturizer based on thermal water. The components of Aqua-facial cream of PHYTOcosmetics “Deep Nutrition” deeply moisturize and nourish the epidermis, and also retain the necessary moisture in the cells throughout the day. The cream intensively nourishes and softens the skin, removes microwrinkles, dries out acne, removes oily shine, mattifies, removes sagging and flaking. Thanks to its light texture, it is quickly absorbed. Gives an instant effect.
Compound
- thermal water;
- glycerol;
- extracts of calendula, green coffee;
- almond oil.
Mode of application
Apply to previously cleansed and moisturized face. Apply to problem areas using circular movements of your fingers. Wait ten minutes until completely absorbed. Can be used before applying cosmetics.
Apply at least half an hour before going outside.
For oily and combination
Owners of oily skin have many problems with the active secretion of liquid fat. It looks unsightly, makeup always runs, and pores get clogged, causing inflammation and various rashes. This type needs hydration, nutrition, as well as drying, matting and treatment of inflammation. For combination skin, all this is needed only for one area of the face, and for the second - hydration and nutrition. Therefore, creams for oily and combination skin have the same components in their composition. This article describes how to properly care for oily skin. Popular brands: One Hundred Beauty Recipes, Belita-Vitex, Planter's.
One hundred beauty recipes “Cucumber juice and cranberries”
A good effective cream that intensively moisturizes and nourishes the skin. It has a pleasant smell, light texture, thanks to which it is quickly absorbed and gives an instant effect. Does not clog pores, dries out the skin, removes oily shine, and mattifies. Protects from environmental influences, relieves inflammation, treats acne.
Compound
- cucumber and cranberry juice;
- chamomile extract;
- essential oil;
- glycerol.
Mode of application
Apply to cleansed and moisturized skin. Wait ten minutes until completely dry. Apply half an hour before going out. Can be used as a base for makeup. The effect is 12 hours. If necessary, use several times a day.
The cream costs from 300 rubles. Minimum volume – 50 ml.
Planter's cream-gel with antioxidant complex
Expensive, but a high-quality product that has a beneficial effect on combination skin and hides all imperfections well. For oily skin: mattifies, removes excess shine, moisturizes, nourishes, treats acne, rashes, acne. You can find effective anti-acne creams here. For dry skin: moisturizes, nourishes, rejuvenates cells, removes sagging and flaking, nourishes a healthy appearance, restores skin firmness and elasticity, has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Creates a protective layer that provides protection from the influence of external environmental factors. Dermatologist approved.
Compound
- natural antioxidants;
- pomegranate extract;
- mombin yellow;
- mango, banana extract;
- apricot oil;
- acai oil;
- vitamin A.
Mode of application
Apply to previously cleansed and moisturized skin. Wait fifteen minutes until completely dry. If necessary, apply again. Has an immediate effect and lasts throughout the day. Apply before using makeup.
The best effect will be if the product is combined with the use of other caring cosmetics from this series.
With AHA acids and vitamins Ecocraft “White grapefruit and freesia”
A unique cream that cares for oily and combination skin. Active ingredients: white grapefruit and freesia extract perfectly moisturize, nourish, and saturate the skin with beneficial vitamins and microelements. They dry out oily skin, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, treat acne, acne, mattify and protect from exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Compound
- AHA acids;
- vitamins: A, C, E;
- white grapefruit and freesia extract;
- glycerol;
- hyaluronic acid;
- almond oil.
Mode of application
Pre-wash with warm water and cleanser, use toner and moisturizer. How to choose and use a moisturizing toner correctly is described here. Apply to problem areas in a circular motion. Wait ten minutes until completely absorbed. Can be used as a base for makeup.
The cream costs from 1500 rubles. Minimum volume – 50 ml.
Belita-Vitex Optimal hydration SPF-15
A natural and high-quality product from Belarus will intensively moisturize and refresh the skin. Its main task is to protect the epidermis from exposure to ultraviolet rays, moisturize and nourish with beneficial microelements, rejuvenate cells and prevent the first signs of aging, cure acne and mattify. The instant effect lasts for 12 hours. Dermatologist approved.
Compound
- thermal water;
- glycerol;
- vitamins: A, C, E;
- tea tree extract;
- Shea Butter;
- pantothenic acid.
Mode of application
Apply to previously cleansed skin. Wait ten minutes until completely dry. Apply half an hour before going outside, and ten minutes before applying makeup.
Store in original packaging, avoid direct sunlight.
Types of creams for combination skin
Cosmetologists divide creams into several types. Main types:
- anti-aging;
- professional;
- medicinal;
- nutritious;
- moisturizing.
You don't have to buy them all. The main thing is to choose the most suitable formulations for day and night use.
Day
Day cream for the face should first of all moisturize, nourish the skin, protect it from harmful environmental influences, and mattify oily areas.
A good cream must include sunscreen filters, as well as vitamins:
- A – to protect against drying out;
- C, normalizing cellular metabolism;
- E – needed to strengthen the barrier functions of the epidermis;
- F, preventing inflammatory processes.
The texture of the cream should be light so that it can be applied under makeup.
Night
The best night creams have a rich range of components and a denser consistency. Their task is not to smooth out the severity of imperfections, but to restore the skin “from the inside.”
At night, it is good to treat your face with creams or emulsions with a regenerating, soothing, intensely moisturizing effect. If you wish, you can buy the product in the form of a nourishing mask.
Properties of moisturizer
The task of any moisturizer is to retain water molecules in the deep salts of the epidermis. The following components are used for this:
- water-binding agents (hyaluron, glycerin, panthenol, sodium pyroglutamate and polysaccharides), which retain moisture in the deep layers of the epidermis;
- occlusive - literally translated from English as “locking” (squalene, mineral oils, beeswax), reducing transepidermal fluid loss due to the formation of a thin film on the skin;
- emollients (lipids, fatty alcohols, oils) – help smooth out the relief, increase barrier functions.
The ratio of components is indicated in descending order. That is, if the manufacturer mentions hyaluronic acid, then it should not be at the end of the list. The same goes for other active ingredients, such as plant extracts and oils.
Which cream to choose for combination skin, selection rules
When choosing a cream, you must take into account the skin type, woman’s age, and time of year. It is better if the packaging is marked “hypoallergenic”.
You can buy two products for dry and oily epidermis. In this case, they will have to be carefully distributed over the appropriate areas of the face.
Attention: you cannot apply creams for different skin types one on top of the other!
Products for combination skin should combine mattifying properties with moisturizing ones. To choose a good cream, you need to carefully study the composition. Its main part should come from natural ingredients.
Expensive, cheap or professional
The debate that a cream for 300 rubles differs from a product for 5000 only in packaging and brand name has been going on for a long time. It often happens that both types of skincare cosmetics are produced at the same factory. But there is still a difference. Luxury products use more expensive bases (prices range from 4 to 70 euros per kilogram), on which the consistency and texture of the product will depend. A good base, even with minimal active ingredients, will work great.
The composition of budget funds may also be quite good. The average basic base is supplemented with plant extracts, hylauron, and vitamins. The only condition is that it is better to choose cosmetics from well-known brands. This is a guarantee, if not of effectiveness, then of safety (the face will not be covered with acne, there will be no toxic components in the composition) for sure. Professional cosmetics contain a high concentration of active ingredients, and product formulas are developed in our own laboratories. Choosing the optimal ratio of ingredients takes time and a considerable investment. Hence the far from budget price for the final product.
Summer cream for combination skin
Unlike the winter (thicker) version, a summer cream for combination skin should have a light texture and be water-based rather than oil-based. Such products are quickly absorbed, do not clog pores, cope well with greasy shine, and provide deep hydration.
“Summer” creams necessarily contain UV filters and natural ingredients. The best choice is weightless fluid gels with a mattifying effect. They act as absorbents, absorbing excess sebum, and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands without overdrying.
Choosing a cream for mixed type
When choosing a good cream for combination skin, you need to follow several rules. This will help you purchase a drug that can easily solve the problem, carefully care for problem areas of the dermis, and nourish and moisturize the tissue.
Basic rules for choosing a product:
- choose a “2 in 1” product or two creams - for oily and dry skin - this will dry out areas with active sebaceous pores and moisturize flaky cheeks;
- be sure to study the information on the packaging, purchase the composition for your age (usually manufacturers indicate this on the packaging);
- do not use low-quality, cheap or expired products - this can harm the skin;
- be sure to test the product before use - if it causes irritation in sensitive areas, it is better not to use it;
- periodically use different formulations - this will help avoid addiction.
Helpful advice! If you remain in doubt about which product to use, you can study numerous online reviews and detailed information about the drug. This will avoid unpleasant consequences after applying the cream.
DIY cream for combination skin
Homemade creams have a number of advantages:
- completely natural composition, without chemical additives;
- delicate texture;
- high efficiency;
- pleasant aroma;
- affordability.
Among the shortcomings, one can note the not quite familiar consistency of the product. Sometimes it can bunch up on the face, making it difficult to apply makeup. This defect occurs due to a violation of the technology for preparing the mixture or the expiration of its shelf life.
Attention: it is prohibited to use a spoiled product, since the beneficial substances in it can turn toxic!
There is no need to prepare homemade creams for combination skin in large quantities. It’s better to create a new composition every 5-7 days. Another disadvantage of folk recipes is their high labor costs. Preparing the cream will require some time and the acquisition of certain skills.
To make a good cream with your own hands, you need to follow a certain procedure:
- Heat the base oil in a steam bath (to about 60°C).
- Pour in the emulsifier, stirring the mixture over heat until it is completely dissolved.
- Remove the resulting creamy mass from the stove.
- Stirring constantly, cool it to 35°C.
- Add selected active ingredients (essential oils, herbs, fruits and others). They cannot be introduced into hot substances.
Some homemade creams are created without preheating, but they are less effective. Here are a few recipes that are useful for combination skin.
Cucumber cream
To prepare vegetable cream, you need:
- Melt 10 g of beeswax in a steam bath.
- Pour in two tablespoons of cucumber juice.
- Add 40 g of olive oil (you can replace it with any vegetable oil).
- Whisk the mixture until it thickens.
The product should be stored in the refrigerator; it is advisable to prepare a new cream every five days.
There is an easier way to take advantage of the beneficial properties of the vegetable. The cucumber should be finely grated and added to any nourishing or moisturizing cream.
Oatmeal mask
To prepare the cream mask, you will need the white of one egg, whipped into a thick foam. To it you need to add a pinch of crushed sea salt, two tablespoons of oatmeal ground in a blender.
The components must be thoroughly mixed, applied in a thick layer to the face, after a quarter of an hour, rinse with cool water, and treat the skin with your usual cream.
This product has a unique composition. Protein supplies combination skin with essential vitamins, enzymes, carbohydrates, stimulates metabolic processes, and activates the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Oatmeal compensates for the lack of vitamin E, lecithin, and biotin. It moisturizes, softens the skin, and relieves irritation.
The results of the composition are noticeable after the first use. The skin looks fresher, more toned, its tone is evened out, and a healthy glow appears. It is better to make a mask in a course of ten procedures, performing them twice a week.
Fruit cream for combination skin
The recipe for preparing the mixture is as follows:
- From the selected fruit or berry you should prepare 2 tbsp. puree.
- Melt 30 g of lard in a steam bath with 1 tsp. vegetable oil (olive or corn is better).
- Cool the fat mixture, beat the yolk of one egg into it.
- Add 1 tsp. honey
- Pour in an ampoule of vitamin A oil solution.
- Without stopping stirring, carefully add the fruit pulp, 1 tbsp. camphor alcohol (drop by drop).
It is good to change fruit compositions, alternately taking quince, persimmon, and black (or red) currant as a basis.
If you don’t have the desire or time to make your own cosmetics, you can always choose the optimal composition for industrial production.
The best day creams
Lumene, Klassikko cream
The cream, delivered straight from Finland, energizes you with freshness and vigor after the first use! Still would! Contains Arctic spring water and northern cotton. It is not surprising that with regular use, the skin becomes nourished, soft, hydrated and radiant.
Glamglow, Moisturetrip Omega-Rich Moisturizer Cream
Consider this lightweight cream a vacation package for your skin. Inca inchi oil will soothe it and reduce visible redness, chaga mushroom will protect against blue rays (yes, the same one that comes from TV, computer and phone screens), antioxidants will improve skin color, and hyaluronic acid will moisturize. Everything is on point!
Caudalie, Vinoperfect radiance day cream
The cooling gel melts onto the skin, simultaneously moisturizing it and without leaving a greasy feeling. The cream is ideal for women who want an even complexion and radiant skin without pigmentation.
InstaNatural, day cream with collagen
Wrinkles, come out! Anti-aging cream with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, argan oil and peony extract tightens the skin, visually reduces pores and hides imperfections.
Derma E, moisturizing day cream
An ideal product for those who use only vegan eco-products without soy, gluten and GMOs. A rich day cream that revitalizes even the driest skin without feeling heavy. Thanks for this to green tea, vitamin C, A and E in the composition.
Tools Overview
Creams differ in composition and price. The beauty industry offers a large selection of care products for combination skin:
- Vichy, Normaderm total – mattifies the skin, removes oily shine, even in conditions of high humidity and heat. The composition includes glycerin, salicylic acid, micropowder, perlite;
- L'oreal Paris "Luxury of Nutrition" - oil for normal and combination skin. Restores pH balance, tones, moisturizes and soothes the epidermis. The oil contains essential oils of chamomile, lemongrass, lemon balm, lavender, marjoram;
- L'oreal Paris "Moisturizing genius for normal and combination skin" - aquafluid, intensively moisturizes the skin, nourishes, mattifies. The main components are aloe juice, hyaluronic acid, water;
- Vichy Idealia is a day cream for the care of normal and combination skin. Shrinks pores, adds radiance, moisturizes. Vichy Idealia contains black tea extract, blueberry extract, and adenosine.
When choosing a product for skin prone to oily and dry skin at the same time, you need to focus on your facial features and age. The composition of the cream must be hypoallergenic. Proper care for mixed skin types can be done at home.
