Face cream

Face cream is a basic step in daily skin care, regardless of age and skin type. A properly selected cream can help the skin stay hydrated, protected, softer, more elastic and more comfortable. Depending on the formula, face cream can be intended for daily hydration, sun protection, dry skin care, sensitive skin or atopy-prone skin.

Within the Face cosmetics category, face creams are chosen according to skin needs: hydration, UV protection, barrier repair, comfort in dryness or additional care for sensitive skin. The best choice is not always the richest cream, but the one that suits the current skin condition.

If the skin is dry, tight, flaky or loses moisture quickly, the guide Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best can be useful. For dark spots and uneven tone, read How to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while for sensitive and red skin we recommend How to reduce facial redness.

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Who is face cream for?

• Anyone who needs daily skin hydration and comfort
• Dry and very dry skin that feels tight or flaky
• Sensitive skin that needs mild and protective care
• Skin that needs daily SPF protection from UV radiation
• Skin prone to dark spots, redness, irritation or weakened barrier

How to choose a face cream?

For daily care and sun protection, Uriage Bariésun face cream SPF30 50 ml can be selected, especially when you want a cream that combines facial care and UV protection.

For very dry, atopy-prone skin that needs comfort, Uriage Xemose C8 Cerat 200 ml can be considered as intensive care for skin with a weakened barrier and pronounced dryness.

For dry and sensitive skin that needs stronger daily sun protection, A-Derma Protect cream SPF50+ 40 ml can be a good choice, combining richer care and high SPF protection.

How to use face cream properly?

Face cream is applied to cleansed skin, usually in the morning and/or evening, depending on product purpose. Day creams with SPF are applied in the morning as the final step of the routine, before going outside.

With SPF creams, it is important to apply enough product and reapply protection during the day if you are exposed to the sun, sweating or wiping the face. For very dry and sensitive skin, cream can be applied regularly to areas that feel most tight, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Face cream, dry skin and SPF protection

Dry skin often feels tight, flaky and uncomfortable, so it needs care that supports the skin barrier. With this skin type, it is important to avoid aggressive cleansing and choose a cream that provides long-lasting comfort.

SPF protection is important throughout the year, not only in summer. UV exposure contributes to dark spots, wrinkles and premature skin aging. If the skin is prone to dark spots or hyperpigmentation, daily sun protection is one of the most important routine steps.

Pharmacist’s advice

Choose face cream according to the current skin condition, not only the skin type. Even oily skin can be dehydrated, while dry skin can also be sensitive and prone to redness. If you use SPF cream, apply enough product and reapply protection when staying outdoors for longer. In case of very dry, atopic, red or irritated skin, eczema, rosacea or worsening symptoms, advice from a dermatologist or pharmacist is recommended.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best
• How to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation
• How to reduce facial redness