The experts from Vichy Laboratories are here to help you determine which Mineral 89 product suits you best.

Think about all of the environmental aggressors your skin faces throughout the day. In addition to free radicals generated by UV rays and pollution, other things—stress, fatigue and habits like drinking alcohol and smoking—can take a toll on the skin as well. When you add up all of these internal and external factors, the effects can really start to show on your skin—think dehydration, dullness, enlarged pores, discoloration, sensitivity and visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.

There is some good news on the horizon, though. Adding a mineral-packed serum to your skin care routine can help offset some of the damaging effects everyday life can have on your skin by repairing your skin barrier. We have two different serums in the Vichy Mineral 89 line: the original Vichy Mineral 89 Booster Serum and the new Vichy Mineral 89 Prebiotic Recovery & Defense Concentrate. We’ll walk you through everything needed to determine which is right for you, such as:

• What’s the difference between Vichy’s original and new Mineral 89 serums?
• How should I use Vichy Mineral 89 serums?
• Can I use both Vichy Mineral 89 serums at the same time?

What’s the Difference Between Vichy’s Mineral 89 Serums?

If your goal is to hydrate, fortify and plump your skin, you’ll want to try the original Vichy Mineral 89 Booster Serum. This serum singlehandedly promotes healthy, glowing skin with pure hyaluronic acid and 89% Vichy Volcanic Water, which contains fifteen essential minerals for providing antioxidant protection.

Designed to help your skin stand up to the elements and keep it on the right path, it provides intense hydration and delivers an instant plumping effect. Texture-wise, it is a lightweight, clear gel that absorbs quickly into your skin without leaving a sticky or greasy feel, and it’s formulated with just eleven ingredients (and no oil, fragrance, silicone, parabens or alcohol). It’s also dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. To learn more, you can read these Vichy Mineral 89 reviews and see what our customers think of it.

If your goal is to help visibly stressed skin recover (think dryness, dullness, redness and fine lines) while defending against future environmental damage, we recommend you consider Vichy’s new addition, Mineral 89 Prebiotic Recovery & Defense Concentrate.

This latest addition to the Mineral 89 family picks up where the original Booster Serum leaves off by helping the skin recover from the visible effects of stress. It’s formulated to accelerate skin barrier repair, boost your skin’s elasticity and protect against factors that lead to dryness, dullness and fine lines. It also harnesses the power of mineral-rich Vichy Volcanic Water.

It owes its reparative benefits to niacinamide—a powerful B vitamin that helps reduce moisture loss and dehydration—and Vitreoscilla ferment, a nutrient-rich non-living bacteria grown in the presence of Vichy Volcanic Water. This unique combination of ingredients helps enhance radiance, improve surface texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines in as little as four weeks. You’ll also be glad to know that it helps calm, soothe and promote repair if your skin is feeling irritated post-procedure or after using topical retinoids.

You can read these customer reviews for the Vichy Mineral 89 Prebiotic Concentrate to learn more.

How to Use Vichy Minéral 89 Serums

Incorporating either of Vichy’s Mineral 89 serums into your existing skin care routine is a snap. You use them both in the same way. Simply apply two to three drops to dry, clean skin in the morning and evening—with or without other treatment serums—and finish with moisturizer. In the morning, be sure to complete your routine with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Can I Use Both Vichy Mineral 89 Serums?

Vichy Mineral 89 serums are actually not meant to be combined and used at the same time, but you can alternate between the two depending on your skin’s needs from day to day, week to week or season to season.

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