Facial care: 5 signs that indicate that your day cream does not suit you

Does your skin tense, shine or blush? It may mean that your face care is not good. Check out our tips for detecting these little signs that a cream is not for you.

1 / An abnormal production of sebum

If your skin glows excessively during the day, it means that your cream is too rich, it contains too many nourishing ingredients. Over time, the accumulation of sebum around the pores can cause the appearance of pimples. In this case, opt for a formula containing only moisturizing active ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid.

2 / A feeling of discomfort

Does your skin tense or form small streaks when you gently pull on it? This means that it lacks water and that your facial care does not provide enough. Our advice: opt for an ultra-moisturizing formula and regularly apply masks for the face. Also remember to clean it with a non-desiccating mild care like an oil or a cleansing milk.

3 / Small irritations

When the skin is red, irritated or sensitized, it means that it reacts badly to one or more active ingredients in a treatment. It can also mean that the applied care does not protect it enough from external aggressions. If this is your case, try to identify the asset causing this reaction or opt for a care of a different composition. You can also head to a cream containing anti-pollution, soothing or anti-stress ingredients.

4 / A difficulty to apply it

Sometimes a moisturizer does not penetrate easily into the skin, leaving white marks or making small stuffed animals. This can be a manufacturing defect but also a sign that its dosage is not adapted to your skin and that it is wiser to direct you to a different texture. Indeed, some skins are more in line with dry oils, others with jellies or balms.

5 / No effect on the long term

If you have opted for a special shine, stain, firming or anti-blemish treatment and you see no results after three to four weeks of use, it means that its active ingredients are not effective on your skin. In this case too, it is better to opt for a cream of another brand and observe if results appear after one month.