Update alert! Vichy Mineralizing Makeup

There comes a time in life when - at least for some of us - it's time to change our appearance. We dye our curls a bold shade, cut our hair to the hips and cut it short, experiment with fashion trends in makeup or flaunt a new brand wardrobe. Inside we are still the same Julie, Jen and Jane. But outwardly we are completely different, perhaps even unrecognizable. From time to time, our skincare products are subject to a similar experience with packaging upgrades. Is it a point? Vichy mineralizing thermal water that just got a bit of its own mineral makeover! Below we will share our opinion on the new packaging and review of Vichy thermal water!

They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but let's face it, we all do that - even with our beauty purchases. Fancy looking skin care products don't always equate to the best formulations, but we still expect a certain look and aesthetic from the packaging. Why? Let's leave that to psychologists. What we know for sure is that Vichy's iconic mineral thermal water has undergone a change, certainly for the better. Inside you will find the same wonderful formula. But from the outside it is new and improved in the best possible way. 

Let's discuss this new look for a moment, shall we? Embedded on the bottle is an image of a volcanic mountain range, symbolizing the long, slow journey of this mineral-rich formula through igneous volcanic rocks, where it collects 15 rare minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, silicon and copper. . Nothing against the old packaging, but we love the clean, sleek and perfectly blue look of the new packaging. It's just damn good. 

Overview of mineralizing thermal water Vichy

While we're clearly in love with the new packaging, does the time-tested formula inside match? Vichy sent the Skincare.com team a free sample of their newly packaged Mineralizing Thermal Water for review, so naturally we sampled it and - spoiler - it didn't disappoint! As for the formula itself, it has no equal. Suitable for all skin types, water can help firm, refresh and protect skin from environmental aggressors and signs of skin aging. Expect your skin's barrier function to be strengthened with continued use and the overall appearance of your skin to noticeably improve. We carry it with us everywhere from the grocery store to the office to give our skin a hydrating, antioxidant-rich toner any time of the day. The best part is that you can spritz to your heart's content! It is even useful to use as the last step in the makeup procedure to give a matte look to a slightly wetter edge without overdoing it. 

Suffice it to say that packaging is important. It doesn't have to be your final product choice, but when a brand puts a little more time and effort into their design, we're going to give them a boost. Now tell us, who ever said that change is never good?

Video posted by @skincare on August 22, 2016 at 3:30pm PDT