Product Description
Engineered by 27 years of plant science, the NEW Double Serum [Hydric + Lipidic System] combines two powerful age-defying serums into one optimum balance to help fight all aspects of visible ageing. Now you can stay younger. Longer.
The only intensive anti-ageing treatment rich in 20 plant extracts that revitalizes the skin's 5 vital functions. A unique formula the promises a visibly youthful look: firmer skin, visibly reduced wrinkles, more even complexion and less visible pores.
It claims to be the only complete age-control treatment to revitalize skin's 5 anti-aging functions
- Regeneration : boost collagen by 915% for firmer skin
- Protection : against stress and oxidation by 140% for less wrinkles
- Oxygenation : release of CO2 by 18% for skin radiance
- Hydration : 4 hours continuous hydration up to 75% for skin softness
- Nutrition : 19% protein penetration for skin suppleness
Key Ingredients :
Katafray bark extract, hyaluronic acid : moisturising.
Organic perilla and macadamia oils: nourish the skin.
Organic quinoa and green tea extract: protective action.
Maritime pine extract, organic rosehip oil: oxygenize the skin.
Organic green banana extract, thyme and bocoa: regenerating action.
I picked up a 7-Day trial from Clarins some time back and has been incorporating the serum into my skincare regime recently. I noticed that more companies are adopting this trial policy and it certainly resonates well with consumers like us, who are simply spoilt for choice in this mind-boggling beauty industry. One definitely have to try first, before investing in the full retail size.
This serum is actually Clarins' seventh generation of the original anti-ageing double serum, with the first anti-ageing serum launched in 1985 and the sixth, in 2007. This is a fact I wasn't aware initially since I am not a Clarins' fan, to start off with.
It boasts of being able to deliver the following results :
Hydration: Containing double hyaluronic acid, this synthetic ingredient provides moisture that penetrates deep into skin levels, and lock that moisture in as well, so that skin is adequately hydrated.
Regeneration: Using green bananas, the collagen level in skin is replenished and skin can renew itself.
Nourishment: Using kiwi, a fruit that is Vitamin C-rich and also a known anti-oxidant source
Protection: Green tea helps to protect against external environmental stressors
Oxygenation: Helps skin to breathe better. Maritime pine extract, which is the only plant ingredient kept from the previous iteration of this serum, is another anti-oxidant rich ingredient.
The full retail size comes in a bottle with dual chambers that dispenses a water-based (Hydric) and an oil-based (Lipidic) serum from each chamber. I do not have the full retail sized bottle to share here, but in the sample sachet I owned, it also dispenses both a water-based and oil-based serum, where you need to mix both serums before usage. However, in the case of a sample sachet, the depression on the sachet to dispense the contents out may be in a different ratio to that of the pump on a full sized bottle, hence my review may not be that accurate.
According to Clarins, the 2 formulations are served in a proportion that matches our skin's oil and water ratio. I can't testify to how accurate it is but personally I think each person's skin type is different - some people may have an oilier skin than others, so how do the 2 serums match to each individual? Perhaps Clarins may have done some research prior to the launch of this product.
I use the serum mainly in the daytime, just before my regular moisturiser. Despite raves and positive claims from users, this product just did not win me over.
It has a nice floral scent but the serum seemed to take forever to sink into my skin and is probably more suited for night. I did try using it on some nights, right before my Naruko Overnight Mask and it did help to hydrate the skin.
The first thing that irks me is that, it contains mineral oil as the 2nd ingredient, which is a pretty high concentration. That probably meant that the 20 plant extracts are enveloped within this mineral oil.
Of course, you may have your own take if mineral oil is good for the skin.
Secondly, using my sample sachet also meant that the oil to water ratio is probably not as accurate as what a pump dispenser does, hence I am seeing greasy and shiny skin after application, especially on my T-zone area. Not a pretty sight.
When I first tried out the serum, I did not quite like the oily texture. Even after mixing in both formulaes, I still did not like it that much, but followed thru with the 7day usage sachets to see the efficiacy. I can't say that I use it on an everyday basis, because I don't think my combination skin can
take it that well. I did try out for 5 days in a row, on a daily morning basis and left the remaining contents on an alternate day basis. Each sachet provides me with about 2 days usage. You can check out the Clarins application tips here.
I can't see a fantastic improvement to my skin, in terms of even-ness, pore size, lines and radiance.
It is abit too rich for my skin type, though it did not cause any breakouts on my skin.
According to Paula, one of this serum's natural ingredients is a problem for all skin types: perilla oil which is related to the mint family. Even though it contains fatty acids and antioxidants, it is a source of irritation for the skin.
This serum also contains far more fragrance and preservative than it does beneficial plants where fragrance is highly discouraged in the use of skincare products which can damage healthy collagen production, lead to or worsen dryness and impair your skin's ability to heal.
Ingredients :
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oxydendron Arboreum Leaf/Stem Callus Culture Extract, Tromethamine, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Sodium PCA, Parfum/Fragrance, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethyl Hexyl Adipate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum Oil, Xanthan Gum, Atractyloides Lancea Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cedrelopsis Grevei Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Thymus Citriodorus Flower/Leaf Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Bocoa Prouacensis Extract, Pentapeptide-31, Ascorbic Acid.
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