Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion: Review

So after having such a great experience with the Clarins cleanser, I decided to invest in the body lotion. Much more pricey than what I usually spend on moisturiser (I'm usually a palmers cocoa butter kinda gal) at £30, I was again anxious. Clarins says: "Soothing comfort every body loves! Clarins’ moisture-replenishing lotion—with Peach Milk, Shea, Candlenut Oil and Orange Blossom—visibly minimises the signs of ageing caused by sun, cold, heating and air-conditioning. Helps smooth dry, rough patches and improve skin tone. Gently removes dull, flaky cells for a youthful, all over glow. Quickly absorbed. No need to wait before dressing." I have pretty dry skin, and I also fake tan so I always need a good moisturiser before applying that, and at £30, my expectations were high. The lotion itself is rich, and a little goes a long way, perfect as I moisturise twice daily, and have a fair amount left after around 6 weeks of use. It sinks in pretty quickly and doesn't feel sticky like some moisturisers do, and keeps my skin hydrated. This lotion does what it says on the tin, what impressed me most was the firming factor. I've never really bought into the idea of firming lotions, but I definitely notice my thighs aren't so jiggly when using this. All round it's a great product, I'm slowly becoming a loyal Clarins fan!

Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser: Review

A skincare fanatic with a meticulous routine, it takes a lot for skincare product to impress me. I am always cautious about my buys as not to be disappointed since I spend a fair amount of my little money on keeping my skin ship-shape and (not) shiny. Clarins is a brand that comes with a good reputation, but history has taught me that the brand is not a guarantee on the quality of a product, so as usual I was skeptical. Clarins says: "A cleanser and toner in one time-saving step! Clarins’ dual-action, anti-pollution formula—with gentle Orange and Moringa Seed extracts - removes every last trace of make-up, impurities and skin-dulling dry cells, while reviving skin’s natural radiance. So pure and refreshing, there’s no need to rinse." Usually I steer very clear of products promising a two-in-one, but I continued with the purchase regardless, even though I was a tad nervous. After one use, I was kicking myself for not getting it sooner! I'm not one to jump to conclusions based on one or few uses of a product but this seriously impressed me! Every scrap of make up was removed, my pores looked better than usual and my skin actually didn't look dull for a change. Since then I have used this product religiously and I've never been let down, it's around 2 months down the line and I still have a good third of the bottle left, another plus!