A well-supported, barrier-oriented night moisturizer with a hydrated-feel texture and a verified full INCI list, but the added fragrance makes it less ideal for highly sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Squalane, Biosaccharide Gum-1
Whether it can help acne-prone skin — reducing clogged pores, excess oil, acne-causing bacteria, inflammation, or breakouts.
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
From Niacinamide, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxyacetophenone
Whether it can help uneven tone, dark spots, melasma-like discoloration, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — including brightening and tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients.
From Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Chrysin, Citric Acid
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Fragrance, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
Whether it can weaken or damage the skin barrier — harsh surfactants, strong exfoliants, high alcohol content, or overuse-prone actives.
From Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Fragrance
GOOD · 13
NEUTRAL · 14
CAUTION · 5
A face night cream from Vichy’s Minéral 89 line, positioned for all skin types and sensitive skin. The manufacturer and retailer pages confirm it as a melatonin-based night moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, minerals, niacinamide, and vitamin E; the full INCI list was verified from Vichy Canada. The formula looks hydration- and barrier-focused, but it is not fragrance-free and includes several potential irritants for very sensitive skin.
Summarised from public reviews across the web — subjective experience, not our formula assessment.
User reviews are mostly positive about hydration, softness, and texture, while a minority mention fragrance sensitivity or a slightly sticky finish.
Aggregated from publicly available reviews. SpottyLabs does not sell this product.
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