A ‘treatment essence’ is not a product I’d normally consider buying. It’s yet another layer of skin care to add to your regimen and also, how do you really know if it works?
I saved up a few Clarins samples to take away with me on holiday, and I had four tiny bottles of this lotion.
CLARINS SUPER RESTORATIVE TREATMENT ESSENCE
A quick pick-me-up for tired skin weakened by the natural ageing process, this energising anti-aging lotion—with gently exfoliating Hibiscus Flower acids and replenishing Harungana extract—visibly smoothes, refines pores, softens skin and revives radiance.
This anti-ageing lotion with an active, refreshing and rich texture absorbs perfectly into the skin and prepares it for application of creams to follow.
This product has made a difference to my skin from the first application. My skin is much smoother and feels better. I use very little morning and evening under a serum and moisturiser, but have already bought more as Clarins often stop offering their best products.
I’m a new user but my skin has never been so radiant. I have taken great care of my skin for years and used many a product but this entire line is a gem. I use the entire restorative line and the double serum which is amazing.
My skin really “perked up” after using this product and I was told that I was looking very well after using it for a few days. This feels lovely on my face, so smooth and soft and helps the skin to “glow”.
I have used it for about 4 days, morning and night, and my naso-labial folds have significantly diminished, my pores are less noticeable, and my makeup stays on longer and remains fresh throughout the day! I use it as directed, but use my fingertips rather than a cotton pad, so that there is no wastage.
Obviously, I had to rush out and buy a full-sized bottle – two actually, my mum was like, I MUST HAVE THIS! But I was shocked by how expensive it was – £40.50 from John Lewis. I checked and it was that price all over the net.
But I sucked it up and bought two. This is the screen shot of my purchase on 2nd September. I take screen shots of everything I order, or am looking to buy on the net, it really helps later on if there’s any kind of dispute – best tip ever by the way!
STING IN THE TALE
When I was prepping this post a couple of days ago, I looked up the price again to see if I could find it any cheaper, and it’s now £45.00 everywhere. I can’t remember if there was originally a John Lewis promotion for Clarins, but I find £45.00 very steep.
However, I checked again just now (and I mean a few seconds ago) and AllBeauty have it on sale for £36.50 (17/9/18). It definitely wasn’t that price yesterday.
CONCLUSION
This is a fabulous product I now think of as an essential. But, even at £36.50, it’s still a lot of money. If you can get your hand on at least two samples (easier said than done I know) then try it for yourself, I think you’ll be a convert.
SHOPPING INFO
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence £36.50 (at 17/9/18) AllBeauty *
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So this goes on before your serum?
Author
Hiya,
Yes, that’s right. This is your first layer after cleansing in the morning and the evening. It’s not sticky, it takes seconds to dry and it just feels like a very cold toner.
Thanks x