Day Cream
The best Day Creams will protect the skin from daily damage caused by the suns rays and at the same time correct and repair any existing damage caused by past enviromental and instrinsic aging. The following are selected high quality professional creams that can be used in the day, to give the best protection and correction against the effects of environemental and intrinsic aging. For simplicity we have excluded cleansers, toners and eye creams from the following list.
Day Cream from Skinceuticals
Skinceuticals are one of the worlds leading skin care brands who are unique in bringing creams to market that have their effectiveness backed by science. Their creams are designed to be used in combination to give the best protection and correction against signs of aging. They recommend the following morning skincare regime:
Morning Skincare Regime from Skinceuticals:
1. Cleaser / Toner
2. Preventative Antioxidant Serum from the Prevent Range
3. Corrective cream from the Correct Range
4. Moisturiser
5. Sunscreen
Day Cream from Skinceuticals Prevent Range
Research shows that exposure to environmental elements like sunlight, smoke, and air pollution causes photo-ageing in skin which leads to the formation of lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. Studies prove antioxidants effectively neutralise chemical reactions generated when skin is exposed to these environmental insults. When used together, antioxidants and sunscreens provide almost complete photo-protection – preventing photo-ageing, preventing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting skin health. SkinCeuticals has developed a full menu of super-antioxidant formulas for all skin types – designed to provide the most advanced protection from environmental ageing. They are designed to be used once in the day after use of cleanser and / or toner.
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Prevents premature signs of aging and corrects existing UV-induced discolouration and photodamage
- Diminishing age spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation
- Divides and conquers the range of reactive oxygen species (ROS) throughout the skin
- Prevents cell mutation by shielding skin’s DNA and accelerates cell turnover
- Boosts skin’s support structure and mproves skin laxity and retexturises skin
- Suitable for oily, problematic and normal skin.
Technology
Patent-pending, breakthrough broad spectrum antioxidant combination:
- 2% phloretin,
- 10% L-ascorbic acid
- 0.5% ferulic acid
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Maximum anti-aging results - better than any one antioxidant alone
- Neutralizes free radical damage and protects against oxidative stress - the factors that lead to premature aging, loss of elasticity and hyperpigmentation
- Once absorbed, can't be washed or rubbed off - excellent for use in conjunction with sunscreens
Technology
Breakthrough advanced antioxidant combination:
- 15% pure L-ascorbic acid,
- 1% alpha tocopherol
- Ferulic acid
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Benefits
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Neutralizes free radicals, defends against environmental damage, and stimulates collagen synthesis
- Using Duke-patented vitamin C technology, delivers 10% L-ascorbic acid to the skin
- Once absorbed, can't be washed or rubbed off, remaining effective for a minimum of 72 hours
- An excellent addition to sunscreens
- Ideal for sensitive skin types or conditions
Technology
- AOX+ advanced antioxidant technology
- combines ferulic acid with 10% L-ascorbic acid for enhanced antioxidant performance on sensitive skin
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Benefits
- Provides broad-range photoprotection
- Boosts skin's structure as a result of collagen synthesis
- Diminishes age spots as a result of inhibited UV-induced melanogenesis and increases cell turnover
- Delivers with controlled penetration in a light, fresh textureturizing skin
Technology
- 2% Phloretin
- 10% L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
- 0.5% Ferulic Acid
Day Cream from Skinceuticals Correct Range
Skinceuticals corrective products are designed to correct active problems in the skin, they combine reparative, lightening, and exfoliating ingredients to help rehabilitate damaged skin, restoring a healthier and more youthful appearance. When used in the morning as a day cream they are used after a preventative antioxidant serum listed above, they can also be used in the evening.
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Inhibits excess sebum production and reduces acne causing bacteria, P acnes
- In clinical studies significantly reduced pustules by week 1, and sebum production and fine lines by week 4 and decongests clogged pores
- Prevents hyperpigmentation caused by inflammation or UV exposure
- Diminishes surface indicators of age - may be used all over the face to prevent and correct imperfections and aging
- Prepares skin for chemical peel procedures
- Cosmetically elegant formula is ideal for layering with other products and under make-up
Technology
A 1st-to-market acid combination containing:
- 2% Dioic Acid
- 0.3% LHA
- 1.5% Salicylic Acid
- 3.5% Glycolic Acid
- 0.5% Citric Acid
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Benefits
25% Hydroxyethyl Urea/Aminosulfonic Acid
- Normalises epidermal renewal to resurface skin
- Stimulates enzymes to promote desquamation
- Encouraging cell migration to the skin’s surface
- Replenishes moisture levels
- Reinforces skin’s barrier
Kombuchka
- Smoothes skin, mproves radiance and skin tone
Hyaluronic Acid
- Provides a non-irritating, hydrating base
Technology
Unique treatment that combines a 25% concentration of Hydroxyethyl Urea / Aminosulfonic Acid Compound with Kombuchka and Hyaluronic Acid to promote the most efficient desquamation cycle
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Benefits
4% Blueberry Extract
- Slows down glycation and prevents the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibres
30% Proxylane
- Stimulates glycosaminoglycan synthesis and increases elasticity and thickness as if the skin's mattress has been inflated from inside
0.2% Phytoshingosine
- Reinforces the skin’s barrier
- Synthesises ceramides necessary for barrier function
- Ennhances the natural moisture barrier
Rich, moisturizing base
- Hydrates and helps alleviate the discomfort associated with dry, cracking, aging skin
Technology
Multi-faceted formulation containing 4% blueberry extract, 30% Proxylane™, and 0.2% phytosphingosine to prevent and correct the visible signs of aging
- Normalizes MMP-1 to help protect non-glycated collagen types IV and VII from erosion
- Exhibits a pro-matrix effect – stimulating synthesis of procollagen I and III
- 30% Poxylane concentration proven to be effective in studies
- Increases collagen IV and VII gene expression
- Improves dermal-epidermal anchorage
- Promotes hyaluronic acid receptor to increase bound moisture in the skin
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Benefits
- Helps correct age-related damage
- Stimulates collagen and hyaluronate production to firm skin
- Supports replacement of lipids in dry skin
- Protects against free-radical attack
- Formulated for dry, mature skin
Technology
- Soy isoflavones
- Four nutrient oils
- Biosaccharide Gum
- Four effective antioxidants
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Benefits
- Centella asiatica helps firm and heal skin
- Ectoin protects against stress factors and environmental aggressors
- Supports collagen synthesis
- Accelerates the skin’s ability to repair itself
Technology
- Titrated extract of centella asiatica
- Ectoin
- BMX Complex
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Benefits
- Excellent oil-free hydrator for acneic skin
- Contains anti-inflammatory cucumber and anti-bacterial thyme to soothe and calm irritated skin
- Helps prepare skin for rejuvenating procedures, reducing post-treatment redness
- Plant glycosides help minimize discoloration
- Optimal for sensitive or acneic skin
Technology
- Cucumber and thyme
- Hyaluronic acid base
- Anit-inflammatory and antiseptic properties
- Natural botanical glycosides to lighten skin as alternatives to hydroquinone
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Benefits
Concentrated in Arganyl™, vitamin E and silymarin
- correct age-related damage
- preserve skin firmness
- defend against free radical attack
- reduce the destruction of collagen
Extra rich, emollient base
- replacement of lipids in dry skin to deeply nourish, soothe the skin and restore skin comfort
Technology
- Concentrated in Arganyl™, vitamin E and silymarin
- Ingredients with collagen benefits including Arganyl™ Centella Asiatica give powerful firming action
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Benefits
- As effective as 4% Hydroquinone
- May be used all over face to treat both local and diffuse hyperpigmentation
- No unnatural appearance normally associated with harsh bleaching agents
- Reduces brown spots, freckles, dark patches, and blotchiness
- Improves overall skin tone for a brighter, more radiant appearance and prevents future discolourations
- May be used daily, year-round, long term, without unhealthy side effects
Technology
Powerful patent-pending , skin-brightening formulation without the potentially harmful side effects of hydroquinone containing:
- 2% Kojic Acid a tyrosinase inhibitor which reduces production of excess melanin
- 2% Emblica a melanosome transfer inhibitor which prevents excess melanin from reaching the skin’s surface
- 10% Exfoliants which provide highly efficient surface desquamation and break up and reduce melanin clusters on the skin’s surface
Day Cream from Skinceuticals Moisturise Range
The Skinceuticals moisturise range have three moisturisers that are carefully formulated to nourish, protect, and exfoliate as they hydrate and restore elasticity. They can be used after a Corrective Serum from the Correct Range or directly after an antioxidant serum from the Prevent Range. They can be used in the morning and evening.
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Benefits
- Nourishes and hydrates the skin
- Restores and maintains moisture
- Absorbs evenly and quickly
- Ideal for high altitudes and cold or dry climates
- Optimal for dry or sensitive skin
Technology
- Three nutrient-rich algae extracts
- Combination of seven different extracts
- Moisture-rich oils and extracts
- Elegant, gentle formula
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Nourishes and hydrates skin
- Contains botanical extracts to help reduce pore size
- Restores and maintains moisture
- Heals and protects skin
- Ideal for normal or oily skin
Technology
- Three nutrient-rich algae extracts
- Combination of seven different extracts
- Elegant, gentle formula
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Contains vitamin B5 to help with tissue repair and replenish nutrients
- Binds moisture to the skin with hyaluronic acid, a natural humectant
- Leaves skin feeling supple and smooth
- Maximises the benefits of a daily moisturizer
- Recommended for use with vitamin C treatments
- Oil-free
- Ideal for all skin types
Technology
- Hyaluronic acid
- Vitamin B5
- Moisture enhancer
- Oil-free formulation
Day Cream from Skinceuticals Protect Range
Sunscreens should be an essential part of a day cream regime and shold be used last every morning after a moisturising or corrective cream. SkinCeuticals’ sunscreens provide true broad-spectrum uva/uvb protection. When used together, antioxidants and sunscreens provide almost complete photo-protection – preventing photo-ageing, preventing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting skin health.
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Broad-spectrum UVA /UVB filters to protect against premature skin aging
- Protects against cell damage caused by UV -rays
- Normalizes epidermal renewal to resurface the skin
- Non comedogenic - will not clog pores
- Cosmetically elegant broad spectrum sunscreen that is photostable
- For all skin types and in particular for sensitive skin
- Recommended for outdoor activities
Technology
- UVB Filters
- Titanium Dioxide
- Mexoryl SX™
- UVA & UVB Filters - Mexoryl XL™
- Cosmetically elegant base
- Oil-in-water emulsions featuring non-ionic and anionic emulsifiers
- Improves the spreadability and rub-in without a sticky after-feel
- Silky after-feel
- Tocopherol for antioxidant power
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Ultra light texture
- Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic formula
- Designed for all skin types
- Good make-up base
- No whitish effect
- Long lasting hydration (12 hours)
- Fragrance Free
Technology
- Titanium Dioxide
- Mexoryl SX™ and Mexoryl XL™
- UVA & UVB Filters
- Titanium Dioxide
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Suitable For
Benefits
- True broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
- Non-chemical sunscreen
- Transparent and non-whitening
- Moisturizing and healing properties
- PABA-free, oil-free, and fragrance-free
- Elegant formulation ideal for daily use and can be applied under makeup
- Formulated for skin sensitive to traditional sunblocks and post-treatment patients
Technology
- 5% transparent zinc oxide, Z-Cote®
- 10% titanium dioxide
- All-physical formulation
- Contains no chemical sunscreen ingredients
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Benefits
- Broad-spectrum UV Protection
- Formulated for sensitive and post-procedural skin
- Small particles spread evenly and provide a smooth, transparent finish
- Weightless, mattifying fluid comfortable for oily and acneic skin
Technology
Artemia Salina, a plankton extract that increases the skin’s defenses to heat and UV stress
Day Cream from Restylane
Restylane Day Cream uses the same unique patented technology used in Restylane dermal filler products. Restylane Day Cream protects, hydrates and nourish the skin from the outside and is a moisturiser suitable for all skin types. It has selected ingredients that boost skin repair and regeneration and reduces free radical damage, the addition of stabilized hyaluronic acid enhances the long lasting moisturising effect of the cream.
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Benefits
- Boosts skin repair and regeneration
- Reduces free radical damage
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Skin whitener
- Rosacea
Technology
Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid, DMS, Niacinamide, Creatine, Acetyl Carnitine, Piperine, and Ceramide 3
- These improve the skin cell metabolism, resulting in healthy, nourished skin that is better able to withstand environmental stresses which cause premature ageing
- Niacinamide has additional anti-inflammatory effects and works as a skin whitener and reduces rosacea.
Day Cream from Teosyal
Teosyal Advanced Filler moisturising creams are powerful anti aging, wrinkle treatments that act by reducing the depth and volume of wrinkles. They also renew the skin's lipid barrier to restore a smooth complexion and contain Vitamin C so skin cells are protected from free radical attack and the effects of environmental aging. Teosyal offer two types of Advanced Filler for normal and dry skin that can be used twice a day.
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Benefits
- Acts on the depth and volume of wrinkles - skin appears plumped and firmed with wrinkles ironed out
- Restructuring treatment
- A preventive treatment that protects against free radicals and changes to DNA
- The skin is renewed quickly: optimised desquamation
- The skin is thoroughly moisturised by hydrating the upper levels of the epidermis
- Enhances the effects of dermal filler injections
Technology
- Hyaluronic acid microspheres: high hydration
- Matrikines, bio-peptides: powerful anti-wrinkling effect
- Argireline®, a hexapeptide: reduces facial wrinkles caused by muscular contractions (forehead, crow's feet)
- Vitamin C encapsulated: antioxidant which protects the lipid structure of cells
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Acts on the depth and volume of wrinkles - skin appears plumped and firmed with wrinkles ironed out
- Restructuring treatment
- A preventive treatment that protects against free radicals and changes to DNA
- The skin is renewed quickly: optimised desquamation
- The skin is thoroughly moisturised by hydrating the upper levels of the epidermis
- Enhances the effects of dermal filler injections
Technology
- Hyaluronic acid microspheres: high hydration
- Matrikines, bio-peptides: powerful anti-wrinkling effect
- Argireline®, a hexapeptide: reduces facial wrinkles caused by muscular contractions (forehead, crow's feet)
- Vitamin C encapsulated: antioxidant which protects the lipid structure of cells
