Summer winter engine oil. What to look for when choosing engine oil during winter operation

About 30 years ago, motor oils were really divided into summer and winter. The first ones were most often manufactured in the countries of the former USSR, on old equipment, on the basis of mineral oils that are cheap to manufacture. High-quality winter lubricant poured into Russia from abroad after the opening of "free trade". What is happening on the auto chemistry market now?

It's no secret that if you fill in the first oil that comes along or thoughtlessly follow the advice of a neighbor, you can cause serious damage to the motor. Therefore, the choice must be taken responsibly. For summer oils used in warm weather, the requirements are much less. But in winter, in severe frosts, the engine is the most picky about the quality of the lubricant.

When starting, oil should be pumped through the engine. The sooner this happens, the better - for some time the motor has to run almost dry. And when metal inside the engine rubs against metal, nothing good can be expected. Therefore, the lower the viscosity of the grease during cold start, the better. But it is important to maintain a balance here, since too thick engine oil will be harder to spread over all the details. However, everything in order.

"Mineralka"vs"synthetics"

The main properties of a motor oil depend on its base. This is the base to which a special additive package is also added. The specified base oil can be mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic.

Mineral (made directly from oil) is considered the most affordable option, however, the period of retention of useful properties during operation, as well as a number of other characteristics, is at the lowest level. In particular, this type of lubricant turns into "jelly" in the cold, so it is absolutely not suitable for the winter. From the pros: mineral oil cleans the engine from carbon deposits and sediment slowly and gradually, peeling off "debris" in small parts. Then, when replaced, it is simply displayed with testing.

Following mineral motor oils, more advanced ones came to the automotive chemistry market - syntheticbased on refined petroleum products and improved by adding various kinds of additives. Synthetics are designed for different temperatures and do not lose their working properties when the engine is heated or cooled. But if earlier poor-quality or unsuitable lubricating chemicals were used in the engine, and it is covered with hardened sediment and carbon deposits from the inside, then when switching to high-quality synthetics, a rapid detachment of "debris" can occur, as a result of which the oil channels and the filter will be clogged. And after that, you will have to give the engine for repairs ... Therefore, if you do not know what was filled in earlier and how many thousand kilometers you traveled without replacement, then it is better to first fill the motor with a cleaning fluid, and only then new oil, and replace several subsequent cycles more often. than recommended by the manufacturer.

The third type of oils - semi-synthetic... They are an intermediate link between the available "mineral water" and expensive "synthetics". This is a natural base with the addition of artificially created compounds. Semi-synthetics are more resistant to temperature changes, but this oil is also not suitable for the engine for the winter, since the low temperature threshold is too high, if you look at the thermometer.

Summervswinter

So, we have decided on the types of oils, now let's talk about an equally important characteristic - viscosity. When the engine is running, its internal components rub against each other at a tremendous speed, which affects their heating and wear. To prevent this from happening, it is important to have a special protective layer in the form of an oil mixture. It also acts as a sealant in the cylinders. Thick oil has a higher viscosity, it will create additional resistance to parts when driving, increasing the load on the engine. And enough liquid will simply drain, increasing the friction of parts and wearing out the metal.

Taking into account the fact that any oil thickens at low temperatures and thins when heated, the American Society of Automotive Engineers has divided all oils by viscosity into summer and winter. According to SAE classification, summer engine oil indicated simply by the number (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60). The indicated value represents the viscosity. The higher the number, the more viscous the summer oil is. Accordingly, the higher the air temperature in summer in a given region, the higher the rate it was necessary to buy oil in order for it to remain viscous enough in the heat.

To the group winter lubricants it is customary to classify products according to SAE from 0W to 20W. The letter W is an abbreviation for the English word winter - winter. And the figure, as well as with summer oils, indicates their viscosity, and tells the buyer what the lowest temperature the oil can withstand without harming the power unit (20W - not lower than -10 ° С, the most frost-resistant 0W - not lower -30 ° C).

Today, the clear division between summer and winter oil has receded into the background. In other words, there is no need to change the lubricant for the warm or cold season. This became possible thanks to the so-called multigrade engine oil... As a result, individual products only for summer or for winter are now practically not found on the free market. Multigrade oil has the SAE 0W-30 type designation, being a kind of symbiosis of summer and winter oil designations. In this designation, there are two numbers that determine the viscosity. The first number indicates the viscosity at low temperatures, and the second indicates the viscosity at high temperatures.

How to choose the best engine oil

First of all, when choosing engine oil for a car, you should listen to manufacturer's recommendations... You can find information on the permitted oil in the service book that is provided with each machine. In it, the automaker sets which oil to pour in winter and summer in a given car model.

If the service book is missing for some reason, or the information in it is not up to date (for example, such brands are outdated and no longer produced), the fluid will have to be selected based on the parameters of the car and tolerances. Do not rely on the advice of friends and the seller in the store. You cannot be sure of the professionalism of the shop assistant. And your friend might have another car. Oil is good for his car, but for yours it can be fatal.

To independently determine which oil is best suited for your particular car model, you need to consider engine condition and mileage... With an increase in mileage, the requirements for the density of the lubricant change for the engine. And it is recommended to use an oil with a higher high-temperature viscosity index. In other words, it is better not to pour too liquid oil into worn out motors - due to the increased gaps, the lubricating film will drain from the parts. In addition, when the car passes the mark of 60-70 thousand, it is recommended to switch from synthetics to semi-synthetics. This is due to a decrease in the performance of the motor.

Another important characteristic in the selection of a lubricant is tolerance... This is a special marking on the canister, which means that the oil has passed internal certification from the car manufacturer and is approved by them for use in motors. It is worth noting that API and ACEA certifications are not mandatory before the material enters store shelves, but usually high-quality lubricants always pass at least one of them, which makes them different from the rest.

According to the American standard (API), oils marked "C" are suitable for diesel engines, those marked "S" are suitable for gasoline engines, and "S / C" is a universal fluid. The second letters on the label indicate quality. The closer to the end of the alphabet, the later the specification was adopted, and therefore the liquid is better. The ideal option is SM or CI classes.

ACEA is an analogue of API, only European. Everything in it is almost exactly the same. Only the letters are different: "A" - gasoline; "B" - diesel; "C" - universal class; "E" - oils for trucks. Instead of the second letter to decipher the specification, a number is indicated. The larger it is, the later it is adopted, and therefore the better.

Finding the right engine oil is a daunting task. It must be approached as carefully and carefully as possible. It is important to remember that it is better to choose for a longer time than to change the lubricant later or to repair the machine, since, working on a poor-quality or unsuitable material, it will quickly fail.

Now all oils are considered multigrade, but in reality this is far from the case. Identical canisters stand side by side on the shelves in the same store, and only a specialist can distinguish between their temperature resistance. So which oil to choose for winter so as not to kill the engine?

Modern synthetic lubricants made from crude oil by targeted synthesis of molecules. Then chemical additives are added to the cooked base and, as a result, it is possible to obtain a product with pre-planned characteristics. Synthetic oil thickens worse in cold weather and has a high temperature resistance. It is noticeably ahead of the usual mineral in terms of operational properties. However, even synthetics are designed for different temperature conditions, and it is not recommended to operate summer oil developed for African countries at extremely low temperatures somewhere in the far north.

If you try to start the engine with such a lubricant in 30-degree frost, then even a serviceable starter and a fully charged battery will have difficulty starting. In other words, if the so-called seasonality of fuels and lubricants is not taken into account, then the equipment will experience excessive loads in the border modes of operation.

Any lubricants, despite their catalog all-season nature, have different viscosities, tolerances, base base and additive packages, which means they differ in temperature operating conditions. There are oils recommended for high temperatures, as well as oils for cold and even extreme frosts. And they are all recommended for our Russian climatic conditions and are sold on the same shelf in the store. How not to get confused here?

Summer car oils make them more viscous. These products include lubricants with viscosity grades of 20 to 60 SAE (specification of the Society of Automobile Engineers). It resists high temperatures better and liquefies less in heat. However, in cold weather they quickly lose their declared performance properties.

Winter oils, on the contrary, are recognized by the letter W (from the English. Winter-winter). These products have an SAE viscosity of 0W to 20W. Modern synthetic oils can operate over an extended temperature range and are considered multigrade oils. Therefore, they do not change, as before with the onset of cold weather. However, the temperature corridor is not unlimited.

For multigrade oils, two values \u200b\u200bare always indicated in the marking. For example, from SAE 0W-30 or 5W-40. The first number indicates the viscosity at low temperatures (winter), and the second indicates the viscosity at high temperatures (summer). The SAE 0 index corresponds to a threshold of −30 degrees, and the SAE 30 viscosity index corresponds to the operating threshold at +20 g. Thus, such oil can be used in frosts of at least 30 grams and at temperatures not exceeding 20 grams.

Another very common multigrade oil has a viscosity of SAE 5W-40. This means that it will lubricate the motor well at temperatures from -25 gr. up to +35 gr.

Now the technicians of the dealerships, when carrying out scheduled maintenance, almost do not think about the oil criteria. The technicians simply fill in the manufacturer's recommended lubricants with a viscosity of SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40, leaving the owners to solve the problems with starting in the severe frost.

However, winter is often colder than expected. We often have colds below 25 degrees, and such oils are no longer adapted to work at extreme temperatures.

Therefore, you can independently control the oil change process and ask the service center masters to fill in oil that is more suitable for frost, namely 0W-30. It is pumped better by the pump through the lubrication system and does not interfere with crankshaft turning. This oil does not require a long warm-up of the engine.

But what to do when the frosts hit even more severe? There is no oil that can work well below 30 degrees. If the frost has dropped below 40 degrees, then it is better to abandon the use of personal transport and transfer to public transport. Any oil in the engine will begin to freeze and will not be able to be actively pumped by the pump through the lubrication system. This means that during a cold start, metal rubbing parts will experience increased wear.

There is even a special pumping parameter. It should be looked at for oils with zero SAE viscosity.

The pour point of synthetic oil is 48 degrees below zero. In this case, the grease turns to jelly and prevents the crankshaft from turning. The engine will not start.

Knowing this, automakers enter software bookmarks into the engine control unit that prevent the engine from starting at extremely low temperatures. No matter how much you turn the key in the ignition, the computer will not give the command to start.

Thus, SAE 0W-30 (-30 ° to + 20 ° C) can be used for frosty winters, and SAE 5W-40 (from -25 ° to + 35 ° C) for summer.

What problems does our skin have in winter? Dryness, flaking, irritation, dehydration, rosacea (vascular fragility) are common winter problems. Oily skin feels best in winter, because the work of the sebaceous glands slows down, and the skin dries up, the oily sheen disappears and the amount of comedones is reduced. For dry skin, winter is a challenge. By nature, there is very little fat in it, and in winter its amount is completely reduced to zero, the protective film disappears, the face remains practically unprotected from cold, wind, smog.

What are the specific skin problems for metropolitan residents?

The air is polluted, there is air conditioning in rooms and cars, the skin and the body lack oxygen. In a big city, the oxygen content in the air is only 7%, and for a comfortable existence it should be at least 20%. The forest air contains 35% oxygen. Oxygen deficiency cannot but affect the complexion and skin condition. Therefore, the "urban" day cream must necessarily contain oxygen, and at least once a week you need to go to the park or out of town. Lack of oxygen is the cause of headaches, fatigue and bad mood.

What should be the care cosmetics in winter?

In winter, you need to use more oily cosmetics. Creams should be oil-based, there should be a little water in them. Toners should not contain alcohol. It is better to replace gels, foams and soaps with milk for washing and removing makeup. The composition of winter care cosmetics must include hyaluronic acid, this is moisturizing in its purest form. You can also use any natural oils - classic olive oil, stone oil and any others. You cannot use scrubs, because they injure the skin, and in winter it has enough trouble without it.

How many minutes before going outside do you need to apply cream on your face?

The cream is applied 30-40 minutes before going outside. Do it right after your shower, and then get ready, get dressed, have breakfast, put on makeup. In winter, day cream for the face should be oily and nourishing, moisturizing cream is excluded, because it contains water that freezes at sub-zero temperatures. But at night in winter, a moisturizer is applied, as both dry and oily skin are dehydrated. Some people think that oily skin should not be moisturized. This is mistake. The more you dry it, the more actively the sebaceous glands work. And in order not to provoke fat secretion, you need to moisturize it.

What is the most important home procedure in winter?

In any season, a very important rule is evening make-up removal. Even if you're deadly tired or haven't put on any makeup, you need to cleanse your skin. Cleansing is the basis of beauty and health. Think about it: a Japanese woman spends an average of 15 minutes a day on cleansing, a Russian woman only 3 minutes. Morning washing in winter should also be very thorough, because the sebaceous glands are very active at night. At home, it is also necessary to make moisturizing, fortified masks - 1-2 times a week.

Does foundation help my skin in winter?

Makeup must be used. The foundation protects the skin - all dirt, all smog settles on it, which otherwise would "stick" directly to unprotected skin and penetrate into it. It is 100% dirt resistant. The textures of modern foundations are very light - mousse or cream. It is important that from using the foundation you do not have a feeling of tightness, make sure that moisturizing components are included in the foundation.

Should I use SPF day cream in winter and why?

In our climate, we do not need SPF in the cream in winter. In cold weather, only the face remains open, and the skin of the face is the main conductor of ultraviolet radiation, which the body needs to synthesize vitamin D. In the conditions of our city, a foundation is quite enough to protect the skin.

In winter, the skin of the whole body is uncomfortable. What can feel BETTER?

After the shower, you do not need to wipe dry, all the care products are best applied to slightly damp skin. Water acts as a conductor and all moisturizers will be delivered to the skin faster.

In the MONE salons we do soft peeling with fruit acids on Yon-ka cosmetics. I also recommend a face massage with oil serums and moisturizing, nourishing masks. For home care, I recommend purchasing Yon-ka Makeup Removing Milk, it not only gently cleanses, but also removes any mascara perfectly. The hit of sales for autumn-winter is Yon-ka Pamplemousse cream. It is an oxygenated cream with grapefruit oil and vitamins. Like all Yon-ka cosmetics, it comes in two flavors - for normal / oily skin and for normal / dry skin. Very cool cream, everyone loves it. It refreshes the complexion, mattifies the skin, saturates it with oxygen, and improves blood circulation. For the protection of the delicate skin around the eyes, which is free of sebaceous glands, I would recommend Yon-ka Nutri Contour cream. This cream is also great for the lips. Yon-ka Phyto Contour cream with mint and rosemary will help those who find it difficult to wake up in the morning. Apply it to the skin around your eyes after showering and you will definitely not want to sleep.
There are also moisturizing concentrates - Yonka Dermol and Yon-ka Mesonium. They are used in our salon for massage, and at home they can be applied under any cream for additional moisture.

How do trips to hot countries in winter affect our skin? Is this rest good for the skin?

If you follow certain rules, then such travel will benefit both the skin and the whole body. Firstly, you need to use protective creams for the body with SPF 30, and for the face - up to 50. Secondly, to be in a climate that is sharply different from the climate of a permanent residence, you need at least two weeks: this is how much time the body needs to adaptation. Why do so many fall ill after returning from a week's vacation? Because the body is undergoing double stress (it has not yet had time to get used to the new climate, as it is being changed again), and immunity decreases.

Can a man use a woman's cream or does he need to buy a special one?

The only difference between men's and women's skin is that it is thicker. Therefore, the effect of creams created for women
in men it will be less pronounced. A common male problem is uncomfortable shaving. It can also be solved by choosing the right care products, such as shaving oil and after-shave cream.

Can the thermal water be used in winter?

Of course, this is a great way to create a comfortable environment for the skin indoors or in the car. Thermal water can be sprayed on makeup, it will only fix. Yon-ka has a unique tonic lotion in a spray bottle that can be used like thermal water. It contains the “golden five” essential oils: rosemary, thyme, geranium, lavender, cypress - and distilled water. Geranium is an excellent antiseptic, cypress strengthens, rosemary is good for blood vessels, thyme tones, lavender improves mood. The oils in the tonic are so well purified that they were dissolved in water. In the salon, we warmly spray these essential oils in the form of finely dispersed steam - this is such a classic Yon-ka ritual.

What is "healthy winter food" from a beautician's point of view?

Everyone knows the theory "by five", but few are ready to change something in their usual menu, few follow the advice of nutritionists and cosmetologists. I recommend following at least the simplest rules. It is necessary to have cereals, vegetables, fruits, fresh juices in the winter diet. It is also very important to drink plenty of water, moisturize the skin from the inside. Two liters a day is the same as in summer. And don't forget about vitamin complexes and monovitamins.

Good day, dear subscribers of our blog! Based on your questions, let's return to the topic of engine maintenance. Application features motor oils we have already said many times. But the operation of the car in the cold season deserves special attention. Therefore, now we will touch on the question of what kind of oil to pour into the engine in winter?

This question is one of the most difficult, but also the most significant in the process of operation. It is necessary to take into account a number of parameters, among which the viscosity of the lubricant used plays one of the main roles. It's one thing when the winter in your region is mild enough, and another thing if severe hard frosts are by no means uncommon. Even working fluids can freeze, and in this case it will be much more difficult to start the engine.

The most important parameters that a driver should pay attention to are contained in the grease marking, which is always indicated on the packaging. The main task is to find the optimal combination, which would include the minimum and maximum operating temperatures, as well as, accordingly, the degree of viscosity. According to tests carried out by manufacturers, there are the following types of oil with corresponding qualities:

• 0W-30, the lowest viscosity oil, which practically does not react to low temperatures;
• , such a lubricant has good viscosity, and it is prepared for temperature extremes;
• class 10-W30, used in climatic zones with relatively moderate temperatures in winter;
• 10W-40 is considered a universal grease that can be topped up both in summer and winter months, but is generally not recommended for modern powertrains.

In short, the oil on the marking of which the first digit is 0 has the lowest degree of viscosity. This means that it makes it easier to start even in the most severe and severe frosts, since it practically does not thicken. Does this mean that it is always better to fill it with it? Of course not, since such a thinned liquid is not able to provide the necessary protection to the rubbing elements of the engine, which leads to their accelerated wear.

The most famous brands

To choose a particular product, you need to pay attention to the trade brand. Many of them have been working for decades automotive market and have already established themselves as proven manufacturers. Consider the most famous brands:

• • Shell - enjoys well-deserved reviews from consumers, both here and in Europe;
  • Castrol is one of the most recognized trade marks in the Eurasian market;
  • Xado - not only their lubricant is in demand, but also an additive to engine oil, which improves its characteristics in the cold season;
  • Mobil - produced in Germany, widely and universally sold in all European countries;
  • Zic is a proven brand that is popular for its loyal pricing policy;
  • Lukoil is the most famous mineral and synthetic oil among domestic producers. However, for operation in regions with mile frosts, it is difficult to call it the optimal choice for the consumer.

Despite the seemingly wide choice of car oils on the market, one should carefully approach the question of whether it is possible to use the products of a particular company. Otherwise, you risk not getting your vehicle after parking during the frost period. Much depends on the storage conditions of the car: if in the garage, then the requirements for lubrication can be significantly lower. You can use a multi-purpose, all-season fluid without fear of wear on engine parts.

Another problem when operating in cold weather is not even associated with starting the power unit, but with the fact that with high viscosity in the first minutes, cold lubrication causes increased wear of elements piston group... Therefore, motorists have a completely logical question: how to heat the oil in winter in order to protect the engine. Too viscous substance does not go well to all the various nodes or there is simply not enough of it, as a result of which they work under conditions of increased friction.

oil - universal care meansand is great not only for dry skin. Oils are excellent, firstly, instant action (and therefore good as an SOS-agent), and secondly, the variability of use - they can be applied instead of or over serum, added to a cream or used alone. Now almost every brand has released its own version of face oil - and the editor-in-chief of the Fierce & Cute blog, Moore Soboleva, has collected ten favorites that will make the coming season a little less awful.

Text: Moore Soboleva

Absolution Addiction Night & Day Face Oil

Absolution is one of the nicest organic brands I've come across: very thoughtful, but without the excessive pathos that ruined more than one good idea. Isabelle Carron, creator of Absolution, tried to combine conscious consumption with the urban lifestyle under her brand - an honest and pretty brand. The line is small, but sensible, and the design of the packages is such that the hand reaches for them itself - another quality that distinguishes Absolution favorably from most eco-brands, which usually do not bother with the beauty of bottles and boxes. One of the main products of Absolution is a flower-scented oil collected from extracts of 27 plants. It is not greasy, but quite nourishing: if the skin is not very dry, you can even do without a cream.

Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil

The oil appeared in the assortment of the expensive French brand Sisley three years after the launch of the mask with a black rose, which became an instant bestseller and remains so to this day. Outrageously luxurious dry oil smells like a mature languid rose, lays down thinly and makes the skin glow from within. The composition is balanced and natural, although it does not strike the imagination (based on phytosqualane, plant oils and algae extracts). This oil is recommended primarily for those with dry and dehydrated skin, but it is absorbed so well that it has fans with combination skin as well. The bottle says Anti-Aging, but there are no specifically anti-aging ingredients here, so you can use the product even at an age when it's too early to fight wrinkles - the improved skin tone has not harmed anyone yet.

Biotherm Liquid Glow Best Skin

This novelty was nicknamed revolutionary in blogs: Biotherm oil is universal and intended primarily for those who have never been fond of oils, in particular, for young girls with oily and combination skin (for dry, however, it is also suitable). The texture of the product is very light, almost watery, so even oil haters should try it. The main ingredient is the antioxidant astaxanthin, which is praised not only by the manufacturer, but also by the authoritative founder of the Beautypedia website, Paula Begun, who usually scolds everyone for everything. It is proposed to use Liquid Glow in various ways, including non-trivial ones, for example, apply it abundantly as a mask.

New York-based brand Kiehl’s is not one to drip oil into all of its products, but it was their Midnight Recovery Concentrate that made thousands of people change their negative opinion about such products several years ago. The sibling of this lavender miracle, the Daily Reviving Concentrate, has become the brand's flagship brand this year. Like the night concentrate, the day concentrate is completely oil-based, but its texture is light and non-sticky so that you can apply cream, sunscreen and makeup on top and still feel great. By the way, all serums and concentrates of the brand are perfectly mixed with each other: if necessary, you can add both moisturizing and anti-aging serums to the concentrate.

Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil

Facial oils were introduced to the range of the brand by its founder, Jacques Courten-Clarence. Clarins currently produces three types of mono oils: sandalwood for redness skin, lotus oil for oily skin and blue orchid oil for dehydrated skin. The latter is the most nutritious and my favorite: it is dense and concentrated, but at the same time it does not give the nasty feeling, as if the skin was covered with plastic wrap. For a harsh winter, this is the perfect remedy: with it, even severely dehydrated skin will look better literally overnight, especially when supplemented with the nourishing HydraQuench Rich Cream. The oil can be used as a course, but it is still very dense, so I prefer to apply it as an SOS-agent a couple of times a week, so as not to "overeat" the skin.

Darphin Revitalizing Oil

The Darphin brand produced face oils, which she called aromatic elixirs, before it was cool: working with oils is the basis of the brand's concept, so you can trust him in these matters. There are several aromatic elixirs, each has a different composition and purpose, but last year there was such a universal version for the face, body and hair - for novice fans of oils and just for those who find it difficult to choose. True, taking into account the volume of 50 milliliters, using oil on the body and hair will be too wasteful - but in order to get acquainted with the brand and its principles, such a bottle is enough. It is best to apply Darphin oils using a specific technique, so they really work at full strength.

Erborian Dongbaek Camellia Essence

One of my favorite brands in the grooming category, the Korean-French brand Erborian combines Asian and European formulas and does it very well - I have never come across any bad products in the brand's assortment. On the round box of Dongbaek Camellia Essence the words "elixir", "essence" and "serum" are written, but in essence and in composition it is oil. The elixir consists of 72% camellia oil, traditionally popular in Asian (mainly Japanese) care for its light non-greasy texture and regenerating properties. The essence is really very light - so much so that the manufacturer suggests using a cream after it even in the morning: after all, Asian skin care rituals involve many products.

The body shop oils
of Life Intensely Revitalizing Facial Oil

The brand has always loved to search for ingredients in various exotic corners of the earth and buy them from local farmers: the social program "Fair Trade" has become as recognizable part of The Body Shop's image as hemp hand cream and the slogan Love Your Body. The new Oils of Life series is based on three oils: Chinese camellia, Egyptian caraway and Chilean rose hips. The revitalizing face oil, the main product of the line, is proposed for use with the rest of the series, but it is worthy of attention in itself. It is consumed very economically, which should somewhat smooth out the unpleasant emotions from the price tags for The Body Shop: all the new items of this year are very interesting, but they are unexpectedly merciless.

L'Oréal Paris "Luxury food"

The line with the ambiguous name "Luxury of Nutrition", which evokes thoughts more about hunger than about cosmetics, contains not only a classic oil, but also a specially designed oil for combination skin - a rare beast, especially in the mass market. The oil is designed to simultaneously nourish dry areas of the face and tighten pores where needed. I have dry skin, so I personally cannot evaluate such qualities of the product, but I can look at the texture and composition - which, by the way, is more than good, especially given the merciful price. The balancing and pore-reducing effect is achieved by the essential oils of lemon balm, rosemary, marjoram and lavender, and the texture of the product is so light that it is absorbed without a trace in a few seconds.

Last year, the brand known for its jovial philosophy (all Caudalie products are made on the basis of grapes and wine) released two night face products based on grape seed oil. Both are 100% natural, but the Polyphenol C15 detox oil is drier and lighter in texture, and my favorite is the dense Overnight Recovery Oil from the excellent Vinosource line, which I consider to be one of the best moisturizing series on the market. Overnight Recovery Oil is not sticky, but quite rich, so it is an option especially for dry and dehydrated skin. In combination with the most nourishing cream from the same series, the skin will probably look great even at minus 20. I would not want to check, however.