Clarins Wonder Product For Dry Skin (Clarins Moisture Quenching Hydra-Care Cream)

Member Name: ickleannie

Product:	Clarins Moisture Quenching Hydra-Care Cream
Date:	28/01/09 (191 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Smell, Results

Disadvantages: Costly

Introduction

If you have dry skin it can become a bit of a nightmare which can ultimately affect things like not being able to wear make-up due to skin flakiness, often accompanied by the uncomfortable exposed raw feeling of the face. Not pretty and I should know I have searched long and hard for a product that would make my face feel softer and less dry with the added bonus of making it look healthier. I found Clarins hydra quench cream and to be honest now wear this product daily.

The Product

Clarins Hydra-Quench is a Rich Cream which has been developed with very dry skin in mind. And for those who are exposed to the conditions of living in cold climates. The manufacturer claims that this is an ultra-moisturising skin care product, with a fine penetrating texture that satisfies all of the needs of those people who have dry skin. Regardless of variations in temperature and climate. Furthermore the cream is rich and soothing which will counteract the skin irritation and tightness linked to dryness and exposure to a harsh climate. (I have to be honest I wasn't planning going mountaineering wearing this product). I was seduced by the fact that it would help my really dry skin. The product has a gorgeous light and fresh fragrance and feels very luxurious when applied to the face.

The Packaging

Comes beautifully presented as you would expect from a Clarins product. (well they have to justify the expense somehow). It comes with an outer white box containing an instruction leaflet The product itself is displayed in a lovely frosted blue glass pot with a white lid and the Clarins logo on top and a gold band around it. The lid is a screwtop. It contains the product name and also its French equivalent and states that the cream is for very dry skin or use in cold climates.

How To Apply

Use as any other moisturizer, after cleansing the skin rub a generous amount into the face and neck every morning and repeat the process at night.


Product Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid helps the skin to maintain its moisture level. -Katafray bark: (restructures the corneal layer, limits dehydration). Sorbier tree bud (stimulates microcirculation). Arctic Cloudberry oil (nourishes and regenerates). Trehalose (plant sugar) moisturizes. Vitamin E (protects against free radicals). E3P Anti-Pollution Complex (protects skin against the harmful effects of today's pollution).

Advantages

Absolutely gorgeous product which smells devine. Light and fresh. Product is quite thick and rubs in beautifully. Does not leave your face greasy or oily looking but makes it radiant. It feels like the ingredients are working immediately after application. The skin feels soft and revitalized. After using for a few days you definitely notice that the skin becomes less dry and its condition is most definitely improved. I have used this product for a few months now and my skin looks fabulous. There is also a product in the range available for medium dry skin also.

Disadvantages

Owing to the Clarins name this product does cost a lot of money. Apply at least fifteen minutes before putting on make-up to ensure that it has well soaked into the skin. This also ensures that it does not affect the overall look of your make-up. There is only 1.7 ounces of product so unfortunately it will not last long if applying it twice daily.


Overall Results

This is one product which is definitely recommended. Dry skin can cause such misery and hydra-quench really works. It makes your skin feel absolutely wonderful and it does not take long to feel the benefit of using this cream. Shop around though. I would recommend buying this over the internet as I have seen a few sites that have heavily discounted this product. Overall rating 5 stars. The only disadvantage being the price.

Summary: Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous