2023 Author: Jessica James | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 03:31
Can the cream help you lose weight and what treatments to take with you on vacation? BeautyHack editors test the most effective products.
Body Cream, 3LAB
Tested by BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief Karina Andreeva
March and April is the time to actively engage your body and prepare it for the summer beach season. And here, both nutrition and sports are important, as well as competent and thoughtful skin care. This cream has become my eternal companion in the hall. After training, shower and sauna, I apply it on my stomach, buttocks and breeches. The texture is reminiscent of raspberry yoghurt, and pleasantly cools the skin when applied. The aroma is spicy, very pleasant, but unobtrusive. According to the results of March, I can say that for a month of use, the skin has become more taut, elastic and at the same time perfectly hydrated. In the composition - orange and coriander (promote the breakdown of body fat), stem cells of the Swiss apple (work as an anti-aging ingredient), sunflower seed oil (to nourish the skin), oat polysaccharides (provide a firming and firming effect). And when I am impatient, I dance with happiness, because the product is absorbed once or twice! The package is large (200 ml) - I'm sure it will last for another month of test drive.
Price: 21 935 rub.
Modeling cream Sculpt Expert, Guinot
Tested by the founder of BeautyHack Ekaterina Domankova
If you use the cream in addition to regular exercise, you will see a 100% quick effect. I apply the product after training, visually the skin immediately looks smoother and more toned. And then the active components of Guinot begin to work: hydroxyproline, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, and brown algae, which prevents their destruction in the future. After a week of use, along with a pleasant smoothness, tangible elasticity of the skin appeared. I liked the texture of the cream, not sticky, but not too liquid, it is convenient to apply directly in the locker room, tossed it into a bag, got dressed and ran on business!
Price: 5 360 rub.
Anti-cellulite detox body oil Cellutox Active Body Oil, Elemis
Tested by BeautyHack Senior Editor Anastasia Speranskaya
A beautiful blue bottle (it seems that the Genie is about to pop out of it) hides a powerful weapon to combat the visible signs of cellulite. The composition contains essential oils of lemon and juniper, as well as extracts of buckthorn and fennel - together they not only make the skin more elastic, but also remove toxins. After two weeks of use, the skin noticeably tightened - I applied oil to problem areas after a shower. By the way, the product also serves well as a massage oil. It has a lymphatic drainage effect, makes the skin smooth and silky and smells very appetizing of lemon marmalade.
Price: 3 690 rubles.
Body lifting cream Lift Memory Corps, Salin de Biosel
Tested by the founder of BeautyHack Ekaterina Domankova
Each product of the Italian brand Salin de Biosel is based on the Biosequentielle formula. It was developed by the creator of the brand, cosmetologist Christian Kolot, who came up with the idea of combining herbal medicine and oriental medicine. A good half of all components of Salin de Biosel products are of plant origin. For example, this cream contains mint and horse chestnut bark extract, which simultaneously soothe the skin and improve lymphatic drainage. I recommend it on vacation and in case of sudden temperature changes. The main thing is to wait until the product is completely absorbed - shea butter and sweet almond in the composition are felt on the skin.
Price: 5 180 rubles.
Body milk with a lifting effect Daeses Firming Body Milk, Sesderma
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Alexandra Grishina
I have known the Spanish brand for a long time and I love it for really working face products. My favorite is C-Vit Revitalizing Gel Cream, which I described here. The founder of the brand, Gabriel Serrano Sangmiguel, has devoted his whole life to medicine: a dermatologist by training, a businessman by vocation, in 1989 he created a world famous brand, whose goal is to find effective solutions for treatment and skin care.
A week ago, I got into my hands a milk from the Daeses line, and it became the first body care product from Sesderma. Due to the texture, I would classify it as a cream gel: it does not flow, thick and dense, easy to apply. Absorbs quickly, but not instantly. Give it time to soak before dressing - wait at least five minutes.
The active ingredient in milk is dimethylethanolamine (abbreviated as DMAE), a naturally occurring nutrient derived from seafood. Thanks to him, the skin is instantly tightened.
The Daeses line is suitable for all skin types and those who notice the first signs of age-related changes and lack of skin tone.
Price: RUB 3,920
Lipolytic gel against cellulite Expert Correction For Stubborn Cellulite, Thalgo
Tested by the founder of the BeautyHack portal Margarita Lieva
I have been using Thalgo products for a long time. I like the attentive approach of the creators to details: the composition of each treatment is carefully worked out (and the lines for the body and face are large), and the focus is on working with separate zones (there are products for hands, legs, skin on the stomach, treatments for the sauna). This gel is designed to speed up the fat burning process and reduce the appearance of cellulite (with the first results promising in two weeks). I don’t have cellulite, but my task was to make my skin more toned.
I apply the gel in the morning and in the evening on my hands and thighs, I do a light massage, the product has a light consistency, but it is not quickly absorbed, it leaves a sticky film - you need to wait 10 minutes before dressing. At the moment, the impressions are extremely positive, I see a pronounced lifting effect, the skin looks more toned.
Price: 3 570 rub.
Intensive Anti-Cellulite Serum, Concentre Anti-Captions, Payot
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Ana Lipartia
Fighting cellulite can be compared to war. It seemed to me almost impossible to achieve the effect not in "a hundred years". But Payot Oil Serum amazed (and transformed too). For me, this is one of the most powerful weapons against annoying cellulite. The tool is designed specifically for the intensive correction of problem areas. I have seen a noticeable transformation and effect after several applications. The skin has become smoother, visibly taut and beautiful.
The dry oil has a very delicate texture (great for massage). The good news is that the product is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy film on the skin. It contains green tea extract, which soothes the skin.
I use the oil 2-3 times a week after showering. I apply it to problem areas that need to be corrected, and rub in with massage movements.
Price on request
Cream-corrector Slim Extreme 4D for intense weight loss, Eveline
Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Arina Zarudko
Frankly, I always laughed at advertising slogans like "This cream or lotion will help you lose a couple of kilograms." Not a bad marketing trap for the ever-losing half of humanity. I am firmly convinced that only sports (well, and massage in addition) can tighten the figure and remove the excess. You should not hope that the magic cream will dissolve the centimeters in the waist, but using it as a supplement to physical activity is even necessary. Eveline Slim Extreme 4D works with pro-elastin and collagen in a formulation that tightens the skin, making it more elastic. The bioSlim-Fitness Complex fights cellulite. The product is suitable even for owners of sensitive and allergy-prone skin. L-carnitine provides active microcirculation, due to which fatty deposits are noticeably reduced.
I use the cream after exercise, whether it's jogging or yoga. With massage movements I rub the product from the bottom up, mainly on problem areas. Cellulite, fortunately, does not bother me, but the skin became noticeably tighter and softer after several weeks of use. An important advantage - the cream is absorbed quickly, leaving no stickiness or grease, and smells nice of citrus.
Price: 350 rub.
Body balm Vine Body Butter, Caudalie
Tested by BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy
Body Butter is not quite the right name in this case. The treatment has a rather delicate creamy texture, due to which it is perfectly distributed on the skin. Actually, his task is not to help you lose a couple of kilograms (although this is also encouraged), but to moisturize the skin as much as possible. Immediately after application, freshness is felt due to the aroma - a mixture of orange tree extract and orange blossom water. And then - a pleasant smoothness of the skin and a complete absence of tightness - the result of constant temperature changes. Do not be lazy to take the "barrel" with you on vacation - after sunbathing it will be especially good.
Price: 2 200 rubles.
Anti-cellulite body oil, Anna Gale
Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Anya Khobotova
Anna Gale is a Russian premium segment cosmetics brand. The brand relies on quality ingredients and honest composition.
For example, there are nine different oils among the components of this product. Apricot makes the skin soft, wheat germ and almond tone it and increase elasticity. Orange essential oil helps to break down fats and reduce the "orange peel" effect.
It is better to apply the product after a shower on steamed skin and rub in with massage movements. The oil leaves no residue and is quickly absorbed. For the best effect, after application, you can wrap the skin with cling film and wrap yourself in a blanket - once a week I do this.
Price: 2 800 rub.
Lifting body cream Mezolux, Librederm
Tested by the founder of the BeautyHack portal Margarita Lieva
The Mezolux series from the Russian brand Librederm is anti-aging, therefore the active ingredients in the compositions of the products are aimed at smoothing, strengthening the skin, synthesizing collagen and elastin. The lifting cream must be applied in the morning and in the evening to problem areas (abdomen and buttocks) - in fact, that's what I did.
Unlike Thalgo Mezolux gel, it is quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky layer on the skin. The tool promises a lot - up to a visible effect 15 minutes after application and an effectiveness comparable to salon procedures that remove excess fluid from the body. The composition contains really working components: algae, hydroxyethyl urea, vitamin E. I have highlighted significant advantages for myself: it perfectly moisturizes and tones the skin with high quality. And the price of the cream is very pleasant!
Price: 1 370 rub.
Warming thermo body balm, Dr. Stern
Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Anya Khobotova
The remedy will help the eternal "slimmers" and fighters with pain in the spine and joints.
I put the balm on my thighs and wrap the skin in a film. After 10 minutes, a slight burning sensation and a pleasant tingling sensation are felt. 25 minutes of such a "sauna" is enough. The skin immediately seems taut, and the irregularities go away with time.
The thermo-effect is created due to the composition: camphor and hot pepper extract activate microcirculation and thermoregulation of the skin, essential oils of mint, eucalyptus and juniper are responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect.
Price: 457 rub.
Modeling thermal cream Thermo Сream, Comfort Zone
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
As soon as it becomes +10 on the street, I fall asleep and wake up with one thought: "It's time to go to the gym, to work off the cakes and rolls eaten without a twinge of conscience, which brightened up the gray winter evenings." And also a "maniac" wakes up in me, buying up anti-cellulite creams, brushes and oils. This time a miracle from Comfort Zone fell into my tenacious hands. I love the brand for a long time - I can spend hours talking about the brand's philosophy and the incredible herbal aromas of the products. Thermo cream is a very “hot” (in the literal sense of the word) guy. After applying, you remember your childhood, when after hiding in the nettle thickets, the skin burned and burned like a red banner! But the sensation is not unpleasant - you feel that the cream really works and makes the buttocks firm and taut. The product is very gentle and light - it is absorbed. The main active ingredients are caffeine, algae, carnitine. They eliminate orange peel, help flush out excess fluid and tighten skin. The result was noticed in two weeks. I will continue!
Price on request
Wind of the Seas Toning Body Serum, Little Butterfly London
Tested by the founder of the BeautyHack portal Margarita Lieva
Little Butterfly London was founded by a young mother, Gudrun Wurm. Having given birth to her son, Lucas, she aimed, no less, at the creation of the first organic cosmetics brand in the UK. Mischief managed! In Russia alone, the brand is represented in more than 20 beauty locations. And all the partners of Little Butterfly London in the world cannot be counted.
The first thing I noticed when testing the serum, it has no cosmetic odor. A little later I found out that it consists of 98.9% natural ingredients (all Little Butterfly London products are Ecocert certified). The serum is instantly absorbed, does not stick and leaves no greasy layer. It's great that it can be used during pregnancy and lactation - 100% safe!
Price: 4 075 rub.
