Wday is testing: body shaping products

Vasilisa Kakorina, beauty editor:

I have a special warm relationship with Clarins products. Having tried all the creams, I realized long ago that this love is forever, therefore, as soon as I saw a modeling body cream on the store shelves, which was very quickly disassembled, I bought it without hesitation.

The consistency of the cream resembles milk. When applied, a pleasant coolness is felt due to the menthol in the composition. The product must be rubbed in with active massage movements, otherwise you will not get any effect. After an intensive massage, the skin feels smooth and tightening. The only drawback: the funds lasted for only four weeks of use every day.

Vasilisa Naumenko, beauty editor:

I have used many products for skin elasticity, I do not call them slimming products because at least without massage and proper nutrition it is impossible to lose weight, but the concentrate of essential oils fell into my hands for the first time. According to the instructions, the oil should be applied to the thighs and buttocks, which I obediently did for three weeks.

The product is absorbed instantly, which cannot but be a plus. Initially, I was captivated by the composition: essential oils of geranium, rosemary, juniper, lemongrass, lemon and cypress, as well as grape seed oil. For me, Contouring Concentrate is a great way to complete a massage ritual with some sort of firming cream.

Vasilisa Naumenko, beauty editor:

Initially, this tool was noticed by me due to its composition: the main ingredient in the tool is a molecule of the mangosteen fruit. I love this tropical fruit and have heard that it is one of the tastiest fruits on earth. But the taste and color.

I used this tool in combination with a special massager. I heard many admiring reviews about the serum, but still decided to help the product work. Pleasant smell, light texture and fast absorption won me over. After application, the skin really becomes firm and smooth. I think I’ll go to the store for a new batch of whey soon.

Olga Frolova, build editor:

Fortunately, cellulite has never been my main enemy, but one day, as usual, I started a new life and decided that the remedy from The Body Shop would not be superfluous. I like to use it in the evening after training.

This is a thick gel with a rather chemical citrus scent (lately I have been lucky for products with a similar perfume, and so, the Body Shop is not the best option), I apply it according to the instructions, on the alleged problem areas. After application, the skin visually looks more toned, and also remains soft and smooth for a long time. However, it upset me that the gel is very silicone to the touch, and I’m not at all a fan of such textures.

Nastya Obukhova, fashion editor:

Decleor gommage is not marketed as an anti-cellulite product. However, it will be an excellent assistant in this difficult task. Cleansing the skin of dead cells and improving microcirculation are important steps towards even and smoother skin. The manufacturer of the scrub promises gentle cleansing and removal of “extra” cells, as a result of which the skin becomes soft and silky.

Natural scrubbing particles of various sizes are added to the product for a better exfoliating effect, as well as essential and vegetable oils of vetiver, ylang-ylang and petitgrain. At the same time, the scrub itself is more like not a cosmetic product, but like homemade marmalade with pieces of berries. Its aroma is appropriate: it does not smell like essential oils, as I expected, but some kind of jam. I liked the effect of the DecleorRelaxIntenseFruitSeedsScrub gommage: the skin really became smooth after using it.

Unfortunately, however, I did not have enough moisturizing effect, and after a shower I had to use a body oil with anti-cellulite properties. In addition, it is worth paying great attention to the method of application. I would not recommend rubbing gommage on dry or even slightly damp skin, as acai seeds, argan husks and orange peel can injure the skin. During the shower, I had to add a little water to the application area all the time. I do not consider this a significant disadvantage, so I will continue to use it with pleasure.

Kristina Semina, section editor «Lifestyle“:

According to press releases, Cellu Destock, Vichy anti-cellulite cream contains caffeine dissolved in salicylic acid and a lipocidin complex, which break down fats, make the skin elastic, while moisturizing it. Manufacturers recommend using the product two to three times a week and applying with massage movements, and for better results, it is advisable to use a scrub from the same brand series.

I followed all these tips. And I will say right away that I was very pleased with the result. Firstly, I liked the texture: it is light, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly. Secondly, the cream has a very pleasant and at the same time neutral smell. Thirdly, the effect is impressive: after the first application, the skin becomes incredibly smooth and velvety.

By the way, the description says that after 28 days of using the cream, the waist and hips will decrease by two to three centimeters (of course, subject to proper nutrition and regular exercise). To be honest, I really believe in it.

Natalya Zheldak, editor-in-chief

I have been using various anti-cellulite creams for too long to believe that they will really get rid of orange peel. But a good product in combination with nutrition and sports can really smooth the skin noticeably.

For testing I got a novelty from Oriflame. The company is proud to have been developing the formula for six years, it talks about tests and breakthroughs. But the composition, at least at first glance, contains the usual algae, glaucine, linoleic acid and retinol – a fat burner. It is clear that the result is unlikely to appear in a week, so I honestly tested the new product for a month.

So, the product is convenient to apply – metal pimples easily massage the skin, you do not need to wash your hands after use. On the package, it is recommended to repeat the manipulations in the morning and in the evening for five minutes. But it was possible to really allocate time for massaging only at the end of the day. There were also difficulties with five minutes: every time you press the balls, a gel is released. And in a few minutes I risked covering myself with a thick layer of the product. Although, perhaps this is the trick?

I give the tool a “good” rating. It is convenient to use it, it dries quickly enough. But no visible effect appeared in four weeks. And this despite the fact that the testing coincided with active sports and diet.

Natalya Zheldak, editor-in-chief

Gels with a cooling and warming effect are another representatives of the network brand. These funds are designed to normalize lymph flow and, as a result, improve metabolic processes and nutrition of skin tissues. This is achieved by heating or cooling the skin.

I tested both gels in the summer, after the pool, for about two months. I’ll tell you right away – this is the case when you have to be ready to make sacrifices for the sake of beauty. It burns palpably, and from the menthol effect, every light breath of the breeze gave off an arctic freshness. But! Maybe behind these distracting effects, maybe because I used the gels simultaneously with the vacuum cans massage, but I felt the result.

The skin has become more elastic and smoothed. Of course, the gels did not completely remove the “pits”, but at that moment I was absolutely happy with my hips.

Olga Turbina, editor of star news:

To be honest, I have little faith in the fact that a cream or body gel by itself can make a silhouette slim and fit. The gel bribed me with the name “Tomato and Basil”. It turned out that in combination with proper nutrition and exercise, it is a very good remedy.

I liked. At first, looking at it, you might think that this green substance is quite sticky when applied, but it is not. It really cools, slightly lifts, makes the skin smooth, elastic and pleasant to the touch.

Julia Gaponova, inIssuing editor:

Intelligence Minceur Slimming Cream by Dr. Pierre Ricaud is new this year. To be honest, I used several before, but did not see a visible result. Therefore, Intelligence Minceur was very wary of the cream-gel. First I appreciated the box with the miracle cream. Red, bright and promising miracles of weight loss in one week. I decided to take a chance.

The cream-gel itself turned out to be greenish in color, slightly viscous in consistency and with a light, barely perceptible aroma. What you need, because, for example, I hate the pronounced odorants in creams. So the gel passed the first test. In addition, it, surprisingly, turned out to be not sticky at all, it was quickly absorbed and did not leave marks. This is the second plus, which also won me over.

The instruction called for applying the miracle cream twice a day with massaging movements. I applied it once, in the evening, and still noticed clear improvements. Firstly, the skin has become more elastic, cellulite has become less noticeable. Secondly, the tummy also began to tighten, this is the most pleasant discovery for me. I think if I use the cream as directed, twice a day, the results will be more impressive.

Vera Likhosherstova, brand manager:

I have been using AVON products for two weeks. I applied it to the skin as advised in the instructions: twice a day after a shower with intense massage movements on the buttocks and thighs – in the morning and in the evening. Plus she rubbed the funds with a special massage brush.

An advertisement for the Solutions series says that the “Effective lifting” product contains the Lift & Tone complex, which includes the now fashionable peptide, stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, which are responsible for skin elasticity; blocks the formation of fat in the skin, and you will notice the results: tightening and improving the contours of the buttocks, as well as firming and smoothing the skin. The tool promises toned and firm thighs in three days. Here, of course, you need to understand that in three days you will rather feel the placebo effect, but in two weeks you will probably notice the promised effect.

Both tubes with a convenient snap-on lid, both cream-gel and lotion are pleasant in consistency, rather liquid, but do not flow, with a pleasant smell thanks to the orange blossom extract.

When applied, a slight burning sensation is felt on the skin, but rather weak. Those with more sensitive skin are likely to experience a more intense burning sensation. Subjectively I liked the anti-cellulite lotion in the red package more than the “Effective lifting” in the blue one. After two weeks of application, the skin is softer, smoother and slightly firmer.