Clarins Hydra Essentiel Serum How To Use

Dorsum in the day, one of the very first products I tried from Clarins was from their Hydraquench range. Anyone remember using that? That was back in 2009. In 2011, I had little revisit of the Hydraquench range. Both times, one of the products that stood out for me was this very same i I'll tell you lot about today – the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Stage Serum.

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Thereafter, Clarins and I parted ways, coming together occasionally, but never serendipitiously, to talk about their hydrating range. So, when I plant out that it was no longer called Hydraquench, but at present called Hydra-Essentiel, and boasting a make new central ingredient, I was surprised. Then once again, Clarins is no stranger to embracing new names and ingredients for their iconic products.

The only production I've since tried from the Hydra-Essentiel range is this very same bi-phase serum. We have certainly come up full circle! 😀 I'll call it the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum for brusque, every bit it is a mouthful otherwise!

Equally the name implies, and every bit per its predecessors, the Hydra-Essential Bi-Phase Serum is a 2-phase production. An oil that floats on the surface of the low-cal, water based serum. Before using, you must milkshake information technology up to mix, whereupon it forms an emulsion.

The new ingredient used by Clarins in this new and improved formula, is the extract of the Kalanchoe or Leaf of Life – a resilient delicious from Madagascar. This leaf is able to survive in harsh weather conditions, sudden climate changes and under environmental stress. Harnessing this, Clarins says that this will help your pare remain hydrated, plump and radiant.

clarins hydra-esential intensive moisture quenching bi-phase serum

Lofty promises, Clarins! This is what the product looks similar afterwards I've shaken information technology up. It will have on a slightly milky texture, but quickly separates back out once yous leave it for a while.

When you pump it out, it is a pale blueish, just like its predecessors, and less milky than I expected. It is very light, almost similar water. Withal, if you expect closely, you will see the lilliputian oil droplets on the surface.

clarins hydra-esential intensive moisture quenching bi-phase serum

There are a few things I similar almost this serum. It is very lightweight and absorbs very apace into the skin. In my instance, almost too quickly. I started out using one pump of production. Information technology was sucked into my skin like a sponge. I now use 2 pumps. And it still disappears in a flash!

I like that it offers some hydration for my skin. However, I strongly believe that this would be much more suited for someone with less dry skin. If you have oily skin, you lot can utilize it as well, equally information technology is so light, information technology'll just sink correct in, and might even assist rebalance your oil levels in your pare. But for me, this isn't quite enough. It is a niggling odd, every bit information technology claims to be suitable for most pare types, including dry skin. I can utilize it in the 24-hour interval, merely it's a no-become for dark use. My peel merely cries out for more. But back in 2009, I loved it. Ah youth! 😛

I also like that the aroma is now lighter than information technology was before. It carries the same scent from the previous range, the 1 I think then well. But previously, information technology was strong. Far too strong for me. At present, information technology is a whiff of flowers. Nonetheless not a favourite for me, but far more than tolerable than before.

I must mention the pump here. Previously, it was a spray dispensing organization. Now, it'southward a pump and I find the production dispenses rather vigorously, and so if yous aren't careful, it can splash. And yous would desire to be careful.

I am a little conflicted therefore nigh this Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum. Information technology is a decent product, but I've just outgrown it.

IN A NUTSHELL

The Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum is a very lightweight, water based serum with a low-cal layer of oil floating in information technology. Earlier using, you must milk shake it upwardly, earlier dispensing. Use i-ii pumps in the palm of your manus, and polish onto your confront. It does seem to delivery an almost instant boost of hydration to my skin, and help information technology stay hydrated. But, for me, it is a petty as well low-cal for my tastes. I use it in the day, but I need something heavier in the night. The signature odor is still there, but much lighter than it was earlier. Adept for someone in the marketplace for a lightweight hydrating serum, but not if you have very dry skin. As well, if yous have sensitive pare, the fragrance might irritate.

PROS: Beautiful packaging, Lightweight texture absorbs quickly into the skin

CONS: Pricey, Heavily fragranced, Does not seem to hydrate my drier skin very well

WHO Volition Similar THIS: Someone who wants a lightweight hydrating serum simply who isn't sensitive to fragrance

PRICE: RM248 | Us$59 for 30ml

WHERE TO BUY: Clarins counters and spas

For those interested in what the ingredients are for the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum here they are.

clarins hydra-esential intensive moisture quenching bi-phase serum

Back in the day, my favourite product was really their foam from this same range. The odour was far lighter, and it was a lovely moisturiser that was lightweight and sank nicely into my skin without whatsoever greasy residue, kept it lovely and hydrated, and felt lovely. I however, haven't tried the new formulation, and then I'grand unable to say if information technology'll work likewise. But judging past this serum, I'd say it should. That one was good stuff 🙂

Does this Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase serum tickle your fancy? Did you ever try it when it was called Hydraquench?

I can't believe it'due south been almost 10 years since I commencement tried this! Goodness me LOL 😀

Paris B

p/s If you are interested in this, and yous don't mind a slightly used product (it's aseptic as it'due south in a pump and I keep my stuff nicely in cool dark rooms) drib a note in the comments and I'll become dorsum to you. Malaysia just, I'm afraid. If more than one person is keen I'll take to do a quick describe 🙂

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