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| Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion SPF15 - Clarins USA $25 Daily Energizer Cream - Escentual - £16.80 |
Clarins products have always been (in my mind) geared towards more mature skins. Most of their range is unsuitable for acne-prone skin, with the exception of some of their excellent toners and cleansers. They always seem to have amazing gifts with purchase offers in Boots and department stores, so you can come away from the Clarins counter with a really good deal.
The Daily Energizers range has been around for a few years now. It was formulated with "young" skin in mind, which apparently means people in their 20s. There are lots of promises of brightening and radiance-boosting in the product descriptions for this range which is what drew me in. They are also supposed to detoxify, revive and smooth the skin.
To be honest, I didn't see evidence of those kind of effects. What they are great at, however, is providing moisture to my skin when it's angry and reactive. When I have an acne flare-up, or if something I've eaten or put on my skin has caused inflammation and irritation, I could trust these products not to make it worse, while keeping the skin clean and pure. They both provide an excellent base for makeup and you only need a tiny bit so both versions will last for ages.
I use the Daily Energizer Cream in the evening (after a serum or facial oil if my skin will allow it), and the Daily Energizer Lotion during the day with its handy built-in SPF. I always thought I'd replace these when they ran out, but it turns out the lotion has been discontinued in the UK. This is a shame as finding a light, non-acnegenic, SPF lotion to replace it will be difficult. I'll repurchase the cream when the time comes, and I see there's also a cream gel, a cleansing gel and a wakeup booster tonic to add to the regime. Escentual has a few of these at a special price just now, which makes it the ideal time to stock up. All-in-all a good range, and great prices from such a luxurious brand.
Ingredients: I threw the boxes away so don't have any ingredient information - sorry!
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