this moisturizing cream reduces shine by 50% from the first application (also ideal in summer!)

If shine mainly affects combination to oily skin, it can also affect normal to dry skin for shorter periods (summer season, hormonal upheaval, period of stress, etc.). This excessive production of sebum, called hyperseborrhealeaves a shiny and greasy appearance on the skin, mainly in the T zone. A finish which is certainly not very aesthetic, but which is above all a favorable breeding ground for the formation of blackheads and pimples.

For reduce shine, we often tend to believe that we need to mattify and purify the skin. But a routine that is too drying can weaken the epidermis and push it to produce even more sebum to protect itself. A real vicious circle… The ideal solution in our opinion? Bet on moisturizing and mattifying treatments containing sebum-regulating active ingredients. This is the case of the new Aqua-Gel Mattifying Cleanance from the Avène brand which promises to reduce shine by 50% from the first application. We tell you everything about this product which can also be suitable for normal to dry skin in summer.

Avène Cleanance Matifying Aqua-Gel, a mattifying treatment that does not dry out the skin

As you will have understood, the complexity of a mattifying treatment is to manage to regulate the production of sebum without drying or weakening the epidermis. A successful bet for this moisturizing cream, which contains the just combination of sebum-regulating active ingredients, moisturizing and protective agents. We find sebum-regulating monolaurin and antioxidant niacinamide, ultra-effective in protecting the skin from inflammation. It also contains anti-pollution pre-tocopheryl and, of course, a high concentration of Avène Thermal Spring Water (77%), soothing and softening.

The skin is well hydrated and the shine is reduced. 50% from the first application*. Little extra: its formula contains 95% ingredients of natural origin. For our part, we love its refreshing texture, “sorbet” effect, which plumps and hydrates the skin without leaving a sticky finish. A texture that can also be suitable for normal to dry skin during the summer season.

Shiny skin: 4 tips to avoid shine

• Apply a mattifying serum : opt for a serum enriched with glycolic acid or azelaic acid, lightly exfoliating active ingredients which also have purifying and mattifying properties.
• Favor enzymatic scrubs : these grain-free exfoliating treatments eliminate dead skin and boost cell regeneration without irritating the skin as the action of a mechanical exfoliator could do.
• Use a hydrosol as a tonic : morning and evening, spray your face with sage or bay leaf hydrosol. A refreshing gesture that also tightens pores and eliminates excess sebum.
• Opt for double cleaning : to clean and remove makeup from your skin, but also perfectly eliminate sebum residue, if possible, use the double cleansing technique using a makeup remover in the form of an oil or balm and a cleansing treatment.

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After working for the Marie Claire and Prisma Media groups, Inès arrived at aufeminin in April 2022. Responsible for the beauty, fitness and nutrition sections, she likes to decipher the latest…