Clarins Collective Haul
Over the past few months, I have rekindled my love for Clarins and ended up spending quite a far bit on some of their products.
As mentioned in the title, it is a collective haul, so I didn't buy all these stuff all at one go, bought these at three goes. Hehe~
The first haul includes: -
- Extra-Firming Body Cream
- Defining Body Lift Twin Pack
- Defining Eye Lift
- Pure and Radiant Mask
Defining Body Lift is a light gel-lotion which is supposedly able to help to streamline hips and thighs and reduces the appearance of cellulite, ensuring smoother, more toned skin with 'high definition' results. (Yes, I have cellulite >.< )
After application, the skin feels very smooth, soft and almost velvety. As much as I like this product, I don't use it daily as I keep forgetting about it. I really should make it a habit to use it daily.
I was slightly disappointed with this purchase because I told the SA that I wanted to buy Body Shaping Cream but she gave me Extra-Firming Body Cream instead. I didn't notice until much later (which is recently). I can't return the product as I have transferred some product into a pump bottle. :( So I suppose I will have to finish using this tub of cream first and get my Body Shaping Cream the next time.
But luckily, the Extra-Firming Body Cream is easily absorbed and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. However, my intention was to tone and shape my tummy's contours, which is not exactly the benefit of this cream.
Lesson learnt: Check the names of the items you are buying before paying.
Ok, enough of my ranting.. Let's move on.
I was recommended to get the Pure and Radiant Mask by the Beauty Therapist when I went for a facial at Clarins Institute. She suggested me to use it 2 to 3 times a week, after cleansing the face, leave it on for 10 minutes before washing off.
It is supposed to comfort and purify, refine the skin's texture and leave it matte and ultra-soft. Non-drying, it rinses off easily and is suitable for even the most delicate skin.
If I follow her instructions and leave it on for 10 minutes, my skin feels clean, soft and smooth. However, if I leave on any longer, my skin will feel very tight. I usually apply the mask on my face and neck after cleansing, before showering and I will wash it off in the shower after washing my hair.
The Defining Eye Lift is a repurchase, I like it as it helps to "deflate" my puffy eyelids and thus makes my double eyelids more defined.
The GWPs I received with this purchase.
- Advanced Extra-Firming Neck Cream
- Joli Rouge #07 Raspberry
- UV Plus Protective Day Screen SPF 40 PA+++ (tinted)
- Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser
- Younger Longer Balm
- Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Gel
Samples received..
Another purchase which I bought during 15% discount! ^-^
- White Plus Whitening Moisture Day Emulsion SPF 20 PA++
- White Plus HP Repairing Whitening Night Cream
Both are my HG currently. Smells really nice and after application, my skin feels soft and have a slight glow. My scars have also lightened slightly. Even though both the moisturisers are cream type, they are light enough for my combination skin and doesn't break me out *cross fingers*.
Ingredients of the day emulsion
Ingredients of the night cream
My latest purchase, bought last month when Institute Clarins @ Wheelock was having 20% discount.
- Eye Contour Gel
- Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum
- Bust Beauty Lotion
Eye Contour Gel is my HG, this is my Nth tube, I started using this when I was 18 or 19.. I find it very good at reducing my puffiness and soothes my eyelids. I have drug allergy that causes my eyes to swell, so far only this gel helps to soothe my poor eyelids and my swollen eyelids will reduce slightly. However, it does nothing for my dark circles.
I use daily in the morning after Defining Eye Lift, it is a light-weight gel that absorbs fast and my eye makeup goes on smoothly without balling up.
I have not tried the other 2 products yet, but I was very impressed when I tested the Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum at the back of my hands at counter as I find that the lines actually diminished and the skin at the back of my hands looked so much smoother!
The samples I received.
Labels: Body Care, Clarins, Skin Care
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