When should you use Étoile du Jour Rich Cream on dry skin?
Étoile du Jour Rich Rose Suprême Volumizing Cream is an anti-aging day cream from Garancia, formulated for mature and dry skin. It is the rich version of the Étoile du Jour cream: it offers the same skincare benefits but has a more nourishing balm-like texture that can also be used as a mask. It is applied to the face and neck.
Over the years, the skin loses density and the lower face begins to sag: the facial contours become less defined, and wrinkles deepen. The formula combines a peptide, hyaluronic acid, two botanical extracts—edelweiss and orcanette—as well as shea butter and sesame oil. It targets deep wrinkles and visibly improves facial contours and volume.
In a satisfaction test conducted on 22 people over 14 days of daily morning use, 95% found their skin firmer, 91% noticed a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines, and 90% observed more balanced facial contours. Shea butter and sesame oil provide the nourishment needed for tight, dry skin, without the need to apply a second cream.
Its balm-like texture allows for a second use: applied in a generous layer, the cream can be used as a mask once a week for more intensive care. It is suitable for dry skin that does not tolerate fluid textures well, particularly for those aged 50 and older. It fits perfectly into an anti-aging skincare routine as a standalone morning treatment.
We recommend pairing it with Garancia’s Fluide Douceur SPF 50. This lightweight fluid is applied over the cream in the morning and adds the sun protection the cream lacks, without weighing down the texture.
How do you apply this rich day cream?
Directions for Use
As part of your daily routine, apply every morning to the face and neck. As a mask, once a week: apply generously, leave on for 15 minutes, then remove any excess.
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Precautions
- This cream does not contain any sunscreen. During the day, follow up with an appropriate sunscreen.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and contact with the eyes. In case of contact, rinse with clean water.
- The formula contains sesame oil and soybean oil: if you have a known allergy to sesame or soy, consult your pharmacist before use.
- Contains fragrance. Before first use—especially when using as a mask—test the cream on a small area of skin. Discontinue use if redness, stinging, or itching occurs.
- Do not apply to broken or irritated skin, sunburned skin, or immediately after a cosmetic procedure (peel, laser treatment, injection) without the practitioner’s approval.
- Scoop out the cream with clean hands or a spatula and close the jar immediately.
- Use within 6 months after opening. Keep out of reach of children.
What are the ingredients in this rich anti-aging cream?
INCI Ingredients
AQUA (WATER/EAU)*, BEHENYL ALCOHOL*, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE*, GLYCERIN*, C15-19 ALKANE*, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER*, CETYL ALCOHOL*, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES*, SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL*, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX*, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID*, LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT*, ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT*, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, HYDROLYZED ALGIN*, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE*, CELLULOSE GUM*, PALMITIC ACID*, CAPRYLIC ACID*, XANTHAN GUM*, 1,5-PENTANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CITRIC ACID*, TOCOPHEROL*, SODIUM BENZOATE, VANILLIN.
*Naturally derived.
Packaging
40 ml jar.
Our Expert Tips on Étoile du Jour Rich Cream
The choice between the classic cream and the rich version depends on your skin type, not your age: if your skin still feels tight an hour after applying your morning cream or if it shows signs of dryness by the end of the day, the rich version is the right choice. On the other hand, combination-to-oily skin may find it too heavy and cause shine. A small amount is enough for the face and neck; using more will cause the balm-like texture to leave a film on the surface instead of absorbing.
When using it as a mask, save it for the evening, on clean skin, when you have a quarter of an hour to spare; the next morning, go back to using a hazelnut-sized amount. The rest of the year depends far more on consistent sun protection than on the amount of cream you use.
FAQ
What’s the difference between Étoile du Jour Rich Cream and Garancia’s classic Étoile du Jour cream?
Both creams have the same effect on deep wrinkles and sagging skin. The Rich Cream stands out for its richer balm-like texture, made with shea butter and sesame oil, designed for skin that needs extra nourishment, and because it can be used as a weekly mask.
At what age can I start using Garancia’s Étoile du Jour Rich Cream?
Étoile du Jour Rich Cream is formulated for mature skin, starting at age 50. It can be used earlier, as soon as sagging or deep wrinkles appear, provided the skin is dry and responds well to rich textures.
Can I apply Garancia’s Étoile du Jour Rich Cream after a serum?
Yes. Étoile du Jour Rich Cream can be applied alone or after a serum, on clean skin. The serum, which has a lighter texture, is applied first, followed by the rich cream.