The Nutri'Vital range by Maria Galland has been specifically developed for dry and very dry skin, meaning skin that experiences tightness, roughness, dullness or discomfort throughout the day. The underlying cause is always the same: insufficient sebum and lipid production that weakens the skin barrier and speeds up water loss. The line is also ideal during periods of greater environmental stress —autumn and winter— for any skin type in need of an extra nutritional boost. Within the range, the variety of available textures allows you to personalize your routine according to the degree of dryness and each person's sensory preferences.
Yes. The formulation of Maria Galland's Nutri'Vital line incorporates soothing active ingredients such as allantoin, chamomile and horse chestnut extracts, as well as soothing ingredients like marshmallow extract and prickly pear extract, which actively reduce itching, redness and feelings of discomfort. In addition, the brand uses retinyl palmitate — a gentle retinol derivative, tested and approved by dermatologists — instead of pure retinol, making the formulas more tolerable for reactive skin. For particularly sensitive skin types, the 5B Nutri'Vital Advanced Repairing Cream or the 469 Anti-Dryness Expert Cream can be especially suitable options thanks to their protective veil effect and repairing focus. As with any new luxury cosmetic product, it's recommended to carry out a patch test on a small area before extending use.
Many Maria Galland users report an immediate feeling of comfort and softness from the very first application: tightness is relieved and the skin visibly regains radiance. On a deeper level, lasting restoration of the skin barrier and lipid levels requires consistent application: within a few weeks of regular use, skin texture visibly improves, roughness decreases and the complexion regains a more rested, healthy appearance. To optimise and speed up these results, Maria Galland recommends combining at-home care with the professional Nutri'Vital treatment in salon, where the brand's exclusive massage technique enhances the penetration of active ingredients and multiplies the regenerating effect.
The beauty ritual of Maria Galland's Nutri'Vital range follows a logical sequence from lightest to richest texture. In the morning and/or evening, after cleansing and toner, first apply the 5C Nutri'Vital Serum or the 440 Nutri'Vital Serum-in-Oil as a concentrated base of active ingredients. Next, apply the day cream chosen according to your preferred texture: the 5A Light Cream for dry skin that prefers lightness, or the 460 Cream or 469 Anti-Dryness Expert Cream for more intense needs. The 450 Eye Contour Cream is applied around the eye contour with gentle movements from the inner corner towards the temple. In the evening, complete the protocol with the 5 Nutri'Vital Velvet Nourishing Cream, the 5 Rich Cream or the 5B Advanced Repairing Cream. Once or twice a week, the 480 Nutri'Vital Mask provides an intensive nourishing boost.
What distinguishes Maria Galland's Nutri'Vital range is its triple-action approach against dryness: it doesn't just deliver lipids on the surface, but works simultaneously on three levels — deep nourishment, revitalisation of cellular metabolism and active protection against external aggressors — with all its active ingredients formulated to work in synergy. Added to this is a legacy of over 60 years of expertise in caring for dry skin, a direct heir of the legendary Crème n°5. The breadth of the range — with textures ranging from oil serum to repairing balm, as well as light, rich or eye creams — allows you to design a truly personalised routine. Finally, the sensory dimension of the products, with melting textures and carefully chosen fragrances, elevates the skincare ritual to an experience worthy of luxury Parisian cosmetics.