The OPC range by Reviderm is designed to suit a wide variety of skin types, from normal and combination to dry and dehydrated. The pycnogenol® OPC cream, with its mattifying finish, is especially suitable for normal or shine-prone skin, while the OPC cream forte and the OPC fluid forte meet the needs of drier or more mature skin seeking intense antioxidant protection combined with firmness and comfort. Skin with redness, capillary fragility or a tendency towards couperose also finds an especially effective ally in this line, thanks to the vasoprotective and anti-inflammatory action of OPC.
Yes. One of the great strengths of OPC as an active ingredient is that, despite being one of the most powerful antioxidants known to science, it is highly gentle and does not cause irritation, making it compatible with sensitive and reactive skin. The formulas of Reviderm's OPC line are free from parabens, paraffins, PEG, PPG and artificial colourants, and many of its complementary ingredients —such as allantoin, bisabolol or omega-3 fatty acids— reinforce the soothing and anti-inflammatory function of the whole. Nevertheless, if in doubt, it is recommended to perform a patch test on a small area of skin before adding a new product to your regular beauty ritual.
The first visible effects —greater radiance, a more even complexion and a more hydrated, comfortable feel to the skin— can be seen from the first weeks of regular use. Deeper results in terms of firmness, reduction of fine lines and improvement of the skin barrier are usually consolidated after a month of continued use, both morning and night. Consistency is key: antioxidant protection works cumulatively, neutralising oxidative damage day by day and progressively strengthening the collagen and elastin structures of the dermis for a long-lasting anti-ageing effect.
The OPC ritual by Reviderm can easily be integrated into any skincare routine. In the morning, after cleansing and toning, apply the anti-glycation OPC concentrate or the OPC fluid forte as a serum step, followed by the pycnogenol® OPC cream or the OPC cream forte as a hydrating and protective treatment. At night, the process can be repeated with the more nourishing version of the cream forte. The OPC glow mask, meanwhile, is used two or three times a week as an intensive treatment to boost radiance and combat fatigue. The ritual should always be extended to the neck and décolletage, and for hands, the OPC hand impressions is recommended as a final step.
The OPC line by Reviderm stands out for several factors that place it in a category of its own within luxury cosmetics. Firstly, its star ingredient —OPC— is one of the most powerful and studied antioxidant molecules in dermocosmetics, with a free-radical-fighting efficacy far superior to that of vitamin C or E on their own. Secondly, the brand pioneered the incorporation of this active ingredient into its formulations as early as 1994, allowing it to develop unique knowledge and biomimetic extraction and formulation technology. Lastly, every product in the range combines a synergistic blend of highly effective ingredients —Pycnogenol®, grape seed extract, stabilised vitamins, firming peptides, hyaluronic acid or specific actives such as T-Vitality and Lithops— which work on different levels of ageing to deliver real, measurable clinical results.