Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner
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About two months ago, when I set out to revamp my skin care routine, I bought this toner that so many people rave about. I declared war on dry patches (my nemesis) and this gentle, hydrating toner with AHA's ticked all the boxes when it came to my needs. I've been using it for almost two months now and I can honestly say that I notice a visible change in the state of my skin (by the way, you can read my first impression here). It contains glycolic, tartaric and salicylic acid, however, it is amazingly gentle. It says to use it 1 or 2 times a week and to avoid the eyes, but I use it everyday as a part of my night routine (to lower the pH) and it never felt like I was over-exfoliating.
It differers so much from other toners I used, compared to this they all feel like overpriced fragranced water. It's like a really gentle lotion and I never felt any stinging, even if the skin was broken. Despite the high content of alcohol, it is not at all drying. In fact, I find it really moisturising, and in these hotter months, I could easily skip moisturiser (but I don't). It is definitely gentle enough to be used everyday. I have used it over the eyes once to see the reaction and it was absolutely fine (keep in mind my skin in far from being sensitive).
I notice my skin is brighter, clearer and smoother (especially the forehead. It's been a long time since it was this smooth). The red patch under my lips from old blemishes has significantly faded. It was probably the combination of REN's Resurfacing AHA Concentrate with this that made it happen, but I don't need to use a concealer anymore because a light foundation/BB covers it now. The only problem area remaining are the blackheads on and around the nose.
The packaging is a simple off-white plastic bottle and is ok, but it could have a more practical lid that flips rather than the screw-off one. The scent is a gentle, medicinal one.
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It is a lovely, exfoliating, hydrating toner and I really enjoy using it. The price is step, however, I've been using it for two months now and there is still well over 3/4 left. I paid about 30€ in Müller for it (regular price is 33.95€), but it is worth it.
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Have a great day!
8 comments
Tega sem pa zadnjič že opazovala, mal je manjkal da ga nisem vzela. No, zdej mi je pa žal :). Super review! :)
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Jaz sem ga tudi imela kar nekaj časa na wishlisti, ker sem raje počakala, da se imela vsaj malo popusta :) Hvala :)
IzbrišiSounds good! Clarins never disappoints me.
OdgovoriIzbrišiThis is actually their first product I own, but I've already researched the brand and I've put a few bits on my wishlist :)
IzbrišiRes škoda za ta alkohol, jaz samo na kapljico alkohola takoj reagiram z grozno rdečico :/.
OdgovoriIzbrišiŠkoda :/. Sicer nekateri na MUA, ki imajo občutljivo kožo pravijo, da jim je ok in je res zelo nežen. Sama pač ne vem kako se obnese na občutljivi koži, ker nisem še nikoli imela kakšne reakcije od kateregakoli izdelka.
IzbrišiMisliš, da bi se tale obnesel tudi na znamenjih od mozoljev? Ene tri imam na koži, pa me vsako leto bolj motijo.
OdgovoriIzbrišiAha :) Sem napisala, da je meni ta flek od mozoljev precej zbledel. Glikolna kislina za to najbolj pomaga. Ta tonik je sicer precej nežen, tako da predvidevam da ima bolj majhno koncentracijo glikolne. Imam še REN AHA koncentrat, ki ima višjo koncentracijo in je zato bolj učinkovit, ampak ga ni pametno vsak dan uporabljat.
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