Why I Love It

The star ingredient in this cleanser is orange extract, which revitalizes and brightens the skin, leaving it fresh and radiant. Paired with gentle exfoliating microbeads, it removes dead skin cells and unclogs pores, giving your complexion a smooth and even texture. Despite its exfoliating properties, it’s surprisingly gentle and doesn’t strip the skin. Making it suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.

How It Fits into My Routine

I use the One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser when my skin feels dull or congested. It’s the perfect morning pick-me-up, leaving my face prepped for makeup. For everyday cleansing, I rotate between other Clarins options, like the Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser for my oily days or the Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser for my dry skin. Check out the detailed post on the perfect duo for combination and/or oily skin here.

If I’ve had a heavy makeup day, I start with the Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover or Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (review here) to tackle mascara and eyeliner. Once my eye area is clean, the exfoliating cleanser handles the rest, leaving my face fresh and residue-free.

The Results

What sets this cleanser apart is its ability to deliver immediate results. After the first use, my skin felt softer, smoother, and visibly brighter. Over time, it has helped improve the overall texture of my skin, reducing the appearance of dry patches and giving me a healthy, natural glow.

Final Thoughts

The Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is a true multitasker, offering the benefits of exfoliation and cleansing in one step. Whether pairing it with Clarins’ eye makeup removers or using it alongside their other cleansers, this product is an excellent addition to any skincare routine. If you’re seeking a quick, effective way to refresh your skin, this cleanser is worth every penny.

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The SOS Primer Base

Somewhere between skincare and makeup lies the excellent SOS skin primers. Composed of 94% skincare actives, these color-correcting bases instantly perfect your skin tone while targeting specific beauty concerns. The lightweight fluid primers help neutralize imperfections and offer 24-hour hydration to your skin.

What's Inside?

Key ingredients in Clarins SOS primer include:

• Microbiote Complex:  Rich in nutrient- and marine minerals, this complex comprises Seawater, Chlorella, Laminar extracts, and Saffron flower polyphenols. One of a kind, the complex helps restore balance and protect the skin's microbiome.
• Anti-Pollution Complex: This powerful trio of Organic White Horehound, Furcellaria, and Nipplewort extract helps to minimize skin aging caused by environmental aggressors.
• Desert Date: Targets dark spots + imperfections.
• Beautyberry: Boosts skin's radiance.

Benefits

Here are some key benefits of using Clarins SOS primer:

• Color correcting
• 94% skincare actives
• Targets specific skin concerns
• Wear alone or with makeup
• Plant-based

For Who?

The SOS primer collection comprises five products, each containing a different superplant. Suitable for most skin types (Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily), each primer targets a specific skin concern. Let's take a closer look.

Luminosity | White

This primer is perfect for achieving that fresh-faced, glowy skin. It boosts the skin's luminosity by using Organic Edelweiss Extract. The primer contains white-pearl pigments that reflect light.

Radiance | Pink

This primer works wonders on tired and dull skin. The primer captures light and creates a warm glow to the skin. The light pink primer reduces signs of fatigue by using Beautyberry Extract.

Imperfections | Beige

This primer is a blessing for imperfection-prone skin types. Not only does it correct uneven skin tones, but the Desert date-infused primer also targets dark spots.

Matifying | Purple

The purple-tinted primer was created to blur pores and reduce excess shine. It does this by using Organic Strawberry Tree Fruit Extract. The primer leaves your skin silky, soft, and smooth.

Redness | Green

This primer is great for skin types prone to redness or inflammation. The green-tinted primer conceals redness by using Sclareolide.

My Review

I have been using the Clarins SOS primer for a while now and can't recommend it enough. I use luminosity and imperfection primers, which have helped improve my skin appearance. The primer is super light on the skin and instantly gives you a smoother skin texture. The primers are perfect for preparing your skin for makeup and help prolong your makeup hold. I have worn these bases alone, as the colour-correcting action gives you partial coverage. The SOS primers can be used year-round and will help improve your skin tone. My dullness has faded since using the luminosity primer, and I look much healthier.

The Clarins SOS are by far the best primers I have used. I say this as they have a beautiful texture, and I love the easy tube packaging. Psst make sure to cut open your tube as it gets to the end; there is lots more product inside!

Also, check out the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm and Flash Peel, which I enjoyed very much. (review here)

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The 10-minute routine to perfect skin

Today we are reviewing one of the best-selling duos from Clarins. If you are searching for a quick and efficient skincare routine, you will want to take advantage of this.

Beauty Flash Peel

Boosting radiance, your skin is visibly clearer and renewed. This 10-minute face peel offers you quick and breath-taking results. Nature's most potent exfoliators are inside its clear gel formula: AHAs and BHAs. Clarins designed the tube with a built-in brush to make things even more accessible. No messy hands are needed. The peel should be used for an evening and not need to be rinsed. Use it 2-3 times per week, and apply sunscreen if you are exposed to the sun for longer.

What's Inside?

• Glycolic Acid: Removes dead cells for a “new” skin look.
• Salicylic Acid Glycolic acid: Purifies and soothes skin for a healthy, relaxed finish.

The Scent

The flash peel has a gentle scent of Almond, Freesia, Pear, Magnolia, Peony, Violet, Cedar, and Musk.

The benefits include:

• Revives radiance.
• Visibly tightens pores.
• Also, it eliminates dead skin cells.
• Lastly, it softens and smoothes.

My Review

The peel is an excellent choice for those who want rapid results from a product. In 10 minutes, your skin will look less tired, and pores will be visibly tightened. Also, you can use this peel just before your night out for an unbeatable glow.

Beauty Flash Balm

Now that your skin is perfected and looking its best, it's time to give it some TLC. This balm is a multi-tasking express face mask and makeup primer. A botanical-based formula ( 96% ingredients of natural origin) smoothes, brightens and eliminates signs of fatigue. The creamy texture is moisture-rich and can be used in many different ways. I used it over my makeup as a quick pick-me-up. The balm is suitable for combination, Dry, Normal, or Oily skin types.

Using some of nature's best-known actives, such as Aloe vera, white horehound, acerola, shea, and oats restores your skin to a healthy, glowing goddess.

The scent: Bergamot, Freesia, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Musk, and Sandalwood

The Benefits include

• Boosts radiance in skin.
• Also, it tightens and smoothes the skin for an even finish.
• Reduces signs of tiredness.
• Preps skin for flawless makeup.
• It can be used as a 10-minute face mask.
• Lastly, it uses an Anti-Pollution Complex to prevent dullness.

My Review

The Clarins flash balm is a lifesaver regarding comfort and hydration. It leaves your skin with a smooth, radiant touch and does not over-grease its surface. The creamy texture instantly restores suppleness to the skin and deeply nourishes it. This balm can also be used as a face mask and is ideal for your first face cream. I loved how soft my skin felt after applying the cream.

Brighter skin for a brighter day. I recommend this duo to those searching for a simple but effective way to keep their skin looking healthy and smooth. The products work great together, restoring all moisture and freeing your skin from a build-up of dead cells.

Another new launch I am enjoying from the brand is the Milky Boost, reviewed here. I love the radiance they bring to my skin.

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Encapsulated foundation

Clarins have just released their encapsulated foundations if you are a lover of new and innovative products.

The Milky Boost Capsules

Captured inside a capsule, the light-coverage foundations offer you a skin-perfecting result at each use. Suitable for all skin types, the lightweight fluid creates a natural glow. The tinted formula contains cocoa extract, helping improve skin hydration and brightening it. The liquid adapts to your carnation and has a satin finish. The formula is 94% natural ingredients and has an addictive peach fragrance. You can select your shade from 6 tints, choosing the one closest to your skin carnation. Each jar of capsules has 30 doses inside, which means you can use the pot for one month.

The Benefits

• Radiance booster.
• Luminous, hydrated skin.
• Unifies & conceals imperfections.
• Smooths skin for an even tone.

How To Use It?

Clarins Milky Boost Capsules are super easy to use and make a great travel option. To open them, twist the cap and apply the full capsule to the face and neck. One capsule has more than enough for a complete application. The milky boost can be used alone as a perfector or under a foundation as a base to prime your skin and add glow and an even finish. This is ideal for people who wish to hide pigmentations and scarring.

My Review

I am not a lover of high-coverage foundations, so these capsules sounded like the perfect solution! The capsules are so easy to use and helped e save space in my bag. I enjoyed the light fluid inside and loved the silky feeling it leaves on the skin. The capsules correct without giving a full coverage finish. Ideal if you are looking to get that no-makeup makeup look. I use the capsule regularly and love how radiance they bring to my natural skin. My skin felt comfortable all day long, and the fluid doesn’t block pores. The price is also a big plus here, for one month of use it costs 38$. Way cheaper than the average foundation. I won’t go without them from now!

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The Double Serum Eye

The gel-cream eye serum is suitable for all skin types and works wonders for your eyes. Deeply nourishing, the serum helps hydrate, oxygenate and enlighten your skin. Like the original serum, the product is separated into two phases: oil-based and water-based. The two faces mix together when released from the pump to form a lightweight super-powered serum.

Benefits

When used daily, the eye serum will smooth out fine lines and depuff those swollen under the eyes. Applying the serum with a massage can help drain the under eye and eliminate visible dark circles. This will reduce the tired, dull look in the eyes.

What's Inside?

Most Clarins products work with plant-based ingredients.

• Organic Wild Chervil Extract: Giving your skin a break helps brighten and smooth the eye area.
• Turmeric: Acting on all signs of ageing, this cream can reduce or prevent fine lines, wrinkles and lack of firmness around the eyes.
• Horse chestnut: reduces puffiness under the eyes.
• Ginger lily: antioxidant and anti-aging.
• Leaf of life: boosts natural hydration.
• Kiwi fruit: rich in vitamins A, B, C and E.
• White horehound: Protect your skin.
• Avocado: Boosts skin renewal.
• Oats: Toning properties.
• Furcellaria: Protects against pollution.
• Succory dock dress: Fights environmental aggressors.

My Experience

I love everything about this eye serum, from the soft texture to the beautiful scent. I got fantastic results in two weeks, and my eyes are much more comfortable. As I struggled with dry skin around my eyes due to many years of removing eye makeup without using an eye cream later, and this cream removed all uncomfortable sensations. My skin looked great, and my dark circles were reduced but still existed.

Although this is a great anti-ageing product, I recommend it to women in their late 20s. The serum hits all the right spots and will help you keep a youthful glow in your eyes.

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1 Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen

A transparent, lightweight face and body sun cream that is more effective in heat and water ( waterproof). Quickly absorbed, without any white cast. It adapts to every skin type and has a non-comedogenic and ocean-friendly composition. Perfect for outdoor activities. It is truly one of the best luxury sunscreens that always perform and I am never without it.

2 ReVive Soleil Superieur Broad Spectrum SPF 50

A glamourous texture and scent are just the beginning of this sunscreen. Approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation for everyday use. It repairs visible signs of ageing. in other words, it is the perfect protection for long sun exposure. No white cast is visible.

3 Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Suitable for all skin types, this chemical clean, light sunscreen is invisible to the eye. It is an oil-free composition, rich in antioxidants and ingredients such as frankincense and derived meadowfoam seed for hydration. Also, it is perfect to wear as a primer during the day!

4. EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Their most recent sunscreen performs as a shield. Suitable for normal to oily skin it has a clean composition. It is a mineral-based sunscreen that reflects UVs for a long period. In addition, it is enriched in antioxidants, it protects you from free radicals and their ageing effects. It is one of the best luxury sunscreens that is even recommended by my dermatologist.

5 Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Multi-Protection

This oil-free anti-pollution sunscreen is available in a tinted version and in 3 different shades. Perfect for everyday wear it is enriched with Clarins plant-based complex. In addition, it targets dark spots and the risk of early photo-ageing. As a result, perfects your skin all day long.

6 Kiehl's Activated Sun Protector Water-Light Lotion For Face & Body

This water-like texture, face and body sunscreen has a cool and refreshing touch. It has a paraben and fragrance-free composition, making it suitable for all skin types. Also, it is enriched in vitamin E ( antioxidant) and is waterproof for up to 80 minutes.

7 Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection Broad Spectrum SPF45

Acting as an invisible shield, this sunscreen also contains anti-ageing botanicals: Cherry Blossom, Lemon Balm and White Tea are just some of the natural ingredients inside. Also, the composition is vegan-friendly and oil-free with a mattifying finish.

8 Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50

This 100% physical sunscreen has a mineral filters composition. Inside you will find activities that reduce heat-induced stress. Light, smooth and a matte finish. Above all, this sunscreen boosts your skin’s natural defences.

9 Cle de Peau Beaute UV Protective Cream Tinted SPF 50+

From a choice of 3 shades, this makeup also protects the skin against UV. Its full coverage and creamy texture moisturize and smooth your skin. Also, it is enriched with herbal actives and hyaluronic acid your wrinkles and elasticity are stimulated. It truly is one of the best luxury sunscreens out there.

10 Coola Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen with Probiotic Technology SPF 30

This sunscreen offers a dewy, moisturized finish. Not only protecting you from UV
It also contains blue screen technology which blocks blue light pollution. Enriched in probiotics that help hold in water, your skin is left hydrated.

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