How to choose the right day cream?

10/04/2025
Comment bien choisir sa crème de jour ?
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Finding the perfect day cream can be tricky with so many options available on the market. Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, each skin type has its own unique needs to stay hydrated, protected, and comfortable every day . The wrong cream can cause tightness, excessive shine, or discomfort, so how do you make the right choice? Discover our expert advice and recommendations for TOPICREM day creams that are perfectly suited to your skin.

Understanding your skin's needs

The different skin types and their characteristics

Before choosing a day cream, it is essential to know your skin type . In general:

  • normal skin is balanced, it is neither too dry nor too oily;
  • Dry skin lacks sebum and moisture, which can lead to tightness and signs of flaking;
  • Oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production, often accompanied by shine and imperfections;
  • combination skin combines dry, normal and oily areas, including a shinier T-zone (forehead, nose, chin);
  • Sensitive skin reacts easily to external aggressions and may present redness, irritation or feelings of discomfort.

It's important to note that all skin types, even those not initially classified as sensitive, can be prone to reactions and require appropriate care. This is why all TOPICREM products are formulated to respect and soothe sensitive skin.

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Skin problems

Beyond skin type, choosing your day cream should also take into account certain skin concerns:

  • dehydrated skin lacks water, which makes it dull and less supple, generating discomfort and tightness;
  • Blemish- and acne-prone skin has clogged pores, blackheads, and pimples;
  • skin aging leads to a loss of elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines;
  • atopic skin is very dry and prone to significant itching and irritation;
  • Reactive skin is skin that reacts excessively to external factors, including visible redness and feelings of discomfort;
  • Hyperpigmented skin is skin that has pigment spots that can be caused by the sun, age, hormones or inflammation (post-scarring, post-acne, etc.).

Identify your specific needs

Every skin has unique needs that change with age, seasons, and environment. An effective day cream must, above all, moisturize without weighing it down , while addressing your skin's specific concerns.

  • Hydration and nutrition : Finding the right balance between the two is essential, and it depends on your skin type. Hydration is like giving your skin something to drink, while nutrition is like giving it something to eat. You can't do without one or the other, and neither can your skin. For example, dry skin needs a treatment rich in lipid-replenishing agents , while combination or oily skin should choose a light, non-comedogenic texture.
  • Protection against external aggressions : environmental factors (pollution, UV rays, climatic variations) weaken the skin and accelerate skin aging. A cream enriched with antioxidants, sunscreens or soothing agents protects the skin from various aggressions
  • Targeted action : sensitive, acne-prone, mature, or spot-prone skin? Specific active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid (hydration and anti-aging), niacinamide (soothing and anti-blemish) present in the patented MELA complex* (anti-spot) provide targeted responses to the various skin concerns your skin must adapt to.

Tips for choosing and using your day cream

How to choose the right cream for your skin type?

Every skin is unique and requires care tailored to its specific needs. Texture, active ingredients, and protection are all factors to consider when choosing the right day cream to ensure daily hydration, comfort, and radiance.

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Gels: lightness and freshness

These ultra-light textures are ideal for normal to combination and oily skin . They absorb quickly without leaving a greasy film, providing effective hydration without weighing the skin down. Thanks to their non-sticky finish, the gels help limit shine, especially in the T-zone. Ideal in summer, when the skin needs moisturizing care while maintaining a feeling of freshness.

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Fluid creams: balance and suppleness

Fluid creams are perfect for normal to combination skin, sensitive skin, and dehydrated skin . Their light, melting texture provides lasting moisture while maintaining skin balance. They protect the skin from external aggressions and are an excellent compromise between hydration and comfort, perfect for daily use.

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Rich creams: nutrition and protection

Recommended for dry to very dry skin , rich creams provide intense and long-lasting hydration. Their creamy, enveloping texture strengthens the skin barrier and preserves water in the tissues. They immediately relieve feelings of tightness and the skin regains suppleness and comfort. Particularly suitable for winter or cold climates, rich creams offer enhanced protection against external aggressions.

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Balms: intensive care and repair

Balms are designed to meet the needs of very dry, atopic or mature skin . Their thick and protective texture deeply nourishes, repairs and soothes areas of intense dryness. Perfect for application as a treatment or as a night treatment, balms help restore the skin barrier and strengthen the skin's resistance to external aggressions.

Adapt your cream to the seasons and the environment

Your skin reacts differently in summer than in winter. In winter , the cold and dry air weaken the skin: a richer texture helps strengthen the skin barrier. In summer, heat and humidity can cause shine and discomfort: a light, fluid or gel formula provides effective hydration without a greasy effect.

Application and frequency of use of a day cream

To fully benefit from the benefits of your day cream, application and regularity are essential.

  1. On clean, dry skin , apply your cream after cleansing your face and, if necessary, after your serum. Well-prepared skin optimizes the absorption of active ingredients.
  2. A small amount of product is enough to cover the entire face and neck without overloading the skin.
  3. Spread the cream with light smoothing movements, from the inside to the outside of the face , to promote its penetration and stimulate circulation.
  4. Morning and/or evening as needed :
  • In the morning, it protects the skin from external aggressions and ensures comfort and radiance throughout the day.
  • In the evening, a more nourishing cream enriched with restorative active ingredients can be applied if your skin needs repair and intense hydration.

Some tips to optimize the results of your day cream

Certain complementary actions can amplify the benefits of your day cream and ensure balanced and radiant skin every day.


Apply your day cream to clean skin . This promotes better absorption of the active ingredients. Choose a cleanser that respects the hydrolipidic film , without soap or harsh surfactants, to avoid dehydration and irritation.

Apply your day cream to slightly damp skin . Slightly damp skin after applying a serum or mist retains moisture better and maximizes the penetration of active ingredients.

Remember your sun protection! Even in winter or on cloudy days, UV rays accelerate skin aging and promote the appearance of pigment spots. Incorporating a daily SPF into your routine is essential for preserving the youthfulness and health of your skin.

TOPICREM day cream ranges

Because each skin has specific needs, TOPICREM offers day creams adapted to all skin types and all skin concerns . Hydration, soothing, nutrition, anti-aging or blemish correction, discover the range that perfectly matches your skin.

  • HYDRA+ range: essential hydration for all

    For those looking for effective hydration combined with daily sun protection , HYDRA+ Protective Day Cream SPF50 is the ideal treatment. Thanks to its broad spectrum SPF 50 , it protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays , while maintaining its moisture balance. Its light texture absorbs quickly, providing a non-greasy finish, perfect for daily use.

  • CALM+ range: soothing intolerant and reactive skin

    Thanks to its high-tolerance formula, CALM+ daily anti-redness cream immediately soothes the skin, gradually reduces redness and protects against external aggressions . Its light, melting texture absorbs quickly, leaving the skin soft and perfectly hydrated, without a greasy effect. An essential treatment for a soothed complexion, day after day.

  • DA PROTECT range: intense nutrition and soothing for very dry and atopic skin

    Atopic skin is prone to severe dryness, itching and irritation. Thanks to its ultra-nourishing and restorative formula , DA PROTECT emollient facial cream restores the skin barrier, soothes and provides lasting protection, for absolute comfort every day.

  • AC CONTROL range: regulation of imperfections for acne-prone skin

    Excessive shine, clogged pores, imperfections... Specially formulated to regulate excess sebum and prevent the appearance of spots and blackheads, AC CONTROL anti-imperfection balancing treatment offers a complete action: it mattifies, tightens pores and reduces shine , while hydrating the skin without suffocating it. Its light and non-comedogenic texture absorbs quickly, leaving a fresh and velvety finish.

  • AH3 range: global anti-aging for mature skin

    Over time, mature skin needs comprehensive, high-performance care to maintain its firmness and radiance. With an expert formula enriched with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins C and E , AH3 Global Anti-Aging Cream addresses all signs of aging: it plumps, smooths, and firms the skin while strengthening its protection against oxidative stress. An essential treatment to restore youth and vitality to skin seeking comprehensive, effective anti-aging.

  • MELA range: correction of pigment spots

    Dark spots caused by the sun, age, or post-inflammatory marks can alter the evenness of the complexion. MELA Unifying Anti-Dark Spot Day Cream SPF50+ combines the unifying MELA complex with very high sun protection to correct and prevent dark spots, while evening out the complexion and restoring its natural radiance.

Choosing the right day cream is an essential step in maintaining the health and beauty of your skin. By identifying your skin type and its needs, you can incorporate the most suitable day cream into your daily routine. With the TOPICREM ranges, find the cream that's right for you and give your skin the attention it deserves.

*Patent application filed in France

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