Cosmetic textures: the art of formulation by Sisley
Gel, cream, oil, fluid... These cosmetic textures are the direct result from Sisley Laboratories know-how and are multi-sensorial and varied.
Discover the characteristics of each texture for a tailor-made beauty routine.
To choose the right cosmetics and textures for you, you first need to understand what they are. The galenic form of a product refers to its texture — fluid, cream, emulsion, balm... — when all the active ingredients and excipients are assembled. In addition to its effect, each product has a texture, or galenic form, to choose from according to your preferences.
First, select your skincare formulas based on your beauty concerns: start by determining your skin type.
Expert formulation
For over 40 years, Sisley Laboratories have been constantly innovating to meet all the needs of the skin. Each formula combines effectiveness and sensoriality in light, rich or hybrid textures that offer unique comfort and pleasurable application for a true moment of wellbeing.
Light textures
A light texture is perfect to bring moisture to the skin. Thanks to its aqueous composition, this type of texture does not leave a greasy film on the skin and is easily absorbed. Sisley has several skincare products with fine, light textures that quickly melt into the skin and moisturise:
Fluids
The fluid textures leave a light feel and a non-greasy finish. Sisley's Ecological Compound Advanced Formula is an essential revitalising and moisturising product with a fluid, non-greasy emulsion texture that leaves the skin matte.
→ Ideal for rebalancing and revitalising the skin.
Light creams
If you prefer light creamy textures, Sisley's Moisturiser With Cucumber moisturises your skin each day with its fine, silky, non-greasy texture. At the same time, it provides a feeling of comfort and freshness with each application.
→ Ideal for moisturising the skin.
Cream-gels
Gel textures are known for their freshness and fast absorption. Sisley Laboratories have created a fine and light multi-sensorial cream-gel texture. Hydra-Global is an intensive anti-ageing moisturiser designed to provide a comprehensive solution to skin dehydration. Its fluid cream-gel texture and matte finish offer an invigorating fresh sensation.
→ Ideal for reviving the skin's natural hydration process.
Hybrid textures
Hybrid or metamorphic textures are evolving textures that change on contact with the skin. These textures offer a unique sensory experience as they combine the properties of a fine, light texture with the comfort of a richer balm. The Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream plumps the skin and promotes a radiant complexion with a texture that is effective and pleasurable to use. A real sensorial feat, its hybrid balm and water texture combines the comfort of a balm with the lightness of water for an infinitely sensorial application.
→ Ideal for plumping up the skin and adding radiance.
Rich textures
Your skin is tight, uncomfortable and flaky. Especially in winter, opt for creamy textures or comfortable oils that provide intense nutrition. Sisley has several types of rich textures ideal for softening and relieving the tightness of dry skin.
Creams
A real SOS treatment with a fine, creamy texture, the Restorative Facial Cream leaves dry skin soft and soothed, and more supple and comfortable, without weighing it down.
→ Ideal for stressed and sensitive skin.
Rich creams
Rich creams are ideal for dry skin: their thick formulas with a protective film envelop the skin. Sisleÿa L'Intégral Anti-Âge Extra-Riche is an anti-ageing product specially adapted for skin lacking in nutrition. Its formula is enriched with intensive nourishing active ingredients in a soft texture for the comfort of dry to very dry skin.
→ Ideal for an overall anti-ageing effect.
Balms
By definition, a balm is a mixture of different fats. It is particularly suitable for dry skin that needs intensive daily nourishment. Supremÿa Balm is a great anti-ageing night product specially designed to meet the specific needs of naturally dry to very dry skin. Its rich and firm balm texture is deliciously smoothing and contributes to the effects on the skin, leaving it pleasantly supple and comfortable.
→ Ideal for intensively regenerating the skin.
Oils
Oils provide various benefits to the skin, the main one being to recharge it with lipids. The added advantage? This formulation is ideal for taking the time to massage your skin daily. Black Rose Precious Face Oil is Sisley's first facial care oil for dry or mature skin. Brimming with active ingredients, its dry and satiny oil texture contributes to the effects on the skin.
→ Ideal for restoring radiance to dry and/or mature skin.
Light textures are less moisturising than rich ones: true or false?
Light textures can be just as moisturising as rich ones. The difference? The former contain little or no nourishing ingredients which, in addition to being lipid-replenishing and ideal for dry skin, add density to the formula. Light formulas, more suitable for normal and combination to oily skin, provide the necessary hydration and are particularly valued for their rapid absorption and "bare skin" feel.