Let me start by saying I'm a Vichy fan. I've only tried the basic stuff up until this point, and it's just one of those brands that feels refreshing going on. The products I've used are light and smell awesome!That said, when I had the opportunity to try Vichy's Idealia, I was pretty excited and probably set the bar a little higher than I typically would for a new product. Now, to be up front, I don't have a lot of what I would consider extreme issue with my skin. I have some freckled cheeks and the occasional hormonal breakouts... and sure, some annoyances to me that other wouldn't consider issues. But nothing crazy.
So I did an 8-Day challenge, using Vichy Idealist morning and night. The product, itself, just like other products by Vichy, was very nice... felt good, smelled awesome, and almost refreshed my face as I put it on. It was a nice scent to fall asleep to, which was a bonus for me.
I took some pictures before and after... but the pictures don't really convey the results, I think. Which, while were evident to me, may not be evident to others. In other words, it wasn't an immense change for me - mostly a texture and feel to my skin. This does not make it a failure. I think, in the big scheme of things, it's a good product. And, quite honestly, if I used it longer, I might see more results. Or, if I had some reoccurring redness or dark spots or dullness, it probably helps greatly. But I didn't have those issues when I tried it.So... my overall thoughts on it... like all Vichy products I've tried, it has all the elements of a great product, meaning it goes on the skin great and can fit right in your routine easily. This one is likely more beneficial if you have the dark spots, dullness, etc. on your face and it's a concern to you. If you don't have a lot of those types of issues, you might be disappointed in the visual results (minimal), but that does not mean you're not getting results from the inside out. For the price you pay, just make sure you understand what you expect the results to be. Regardless, I don't think it would be a bad thing to have as part of your routine.
