Lancome Clarifique Refining Brightening Dual Essence is a new skincare product from Lancome, and I have emptied the bottle because the essence is that good. I have read mixed reviews about this product where some people say it works for their skin and others say it does not work for their skin, but so comes with skincare products and formulations; some products will work for some while it will not work for others.
I want to give a detailed review of my experience using the Lancome Clarifique Refining Brightening Dual Essence.
Refining And Brightening Essence
This essence is a refining and brightening essence, so this means if you are looking to exfoliate your skin, treat dulling skin, treat large pores, and see bright, radiant skin, this essence is for you.
The formulation for this essence includes grapeseed oil, organic beech bud extract, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and vitamin c.
Grapeseed Oil: Grapeseed oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to treat acne. It is high in vitamin F and essential fatty acid that prevents moisture loss and minimizes scarring. Grapeseed oil has astringent qualities that help tighten the skin and reduce pores.
Organic Beech Bud Extract: Organic Beech Bud Extract has antioxidant properties that help to fight free radicals and slow down aging in the skin. It works to reduce wrinkles, rejuvenate the skin, and improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin. The plant growth hormones help promote and enhance cell turnover, which results in firmer and healthier skin. It contains fatty acids like linoleic acid, which can help build up the skin’s barrier and retain moisture.
Glycolic Acid: Glycolic acid is great for all skin types. It exfoliates the skin by dissolving cellular glue to clear away the top dead skin cells to reveal new skin. Glycolic acid works faster in the skin because it contains smaller molecules that penetrate deeper into the skin layers. It helps to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Using glycolic acid in dry skin helps draw moisture to the skin, and it also works to increase the hyaluronic acid levels in the skin found in the dermis. Glycolic acid helps to even out skin tone, unclog the pores, fade hyperpigmentation, and treat acne.
Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and is best for oily/acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid works to exfoliate the skin gently, thereby revealing new skin and radiant skin. Salicylic acid works by penetrating the skin pores and removing acne plug from the sores. Acne plug is made of bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells. Use salicylic acid if you want to clean your skin and balance the oil production in your skin. Salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C works to neutralize and remove oxidants from the skin. Vitamin c helps to inhibit the melanin process, which in turn fades hyperpigmentation and acne scars. The speed of cell turnover reveals new skin cells and helps to speed collagen and elastin production.
Benefits Of Using An Essence
Lancome Clarifique Refining Brightening Dual Essence is a dual-action essence; it has two properties: water and oil, which you mix before applying the essence to your skin. The oil part is made of Lipid Oil that works to nourish and hydrate the skin, and the water part is clear active essence that works to exfoliate the skin gently.
What Is An Essence: Think of an essence as a primer for your skincare. Essences help absorb the products you apply afterward, helping the rest of your skincare routine work better, all while providing unique & targeted benefits.
What The Difference Between An Essence And A Toner
An Essence is silky and has a serum-like consistency that works to gently exfoliate the skin, prep the skin for your skincare products.
A Toner has a water-like consistency that removes excess impurities from the skin after you cleanse and helps to restore the pH balance of your skin.
How To Use Lancome Clarifique Refining Brightening Dual Essence
Use day and night before your serum to help your skincare work better.
1. Shake to activate the formula
2. Pour up to 3 drops onto the palm of your hands or a cotton round
3. Press onto face and neck
My Thoughts On The Lancome Clarifique Refining Brightening Dual Essence
I have emptied the bottle, and I must say I am impressed by this essence. The first time I applied it to my skin, I instantly saw a glow on my skin and continued use of the essence; my skin looks bright and radiant. I used it twice a day and did not experience break-out or my skin drying up. It hydrated my skin and made my skin soft. It exfoliates my skin, and I will suggest you use a cotton pad to apply the product to your skin so you can effectively exfoliate your skin as you apply the product. My acne scars have faded, my skin texture is smooth, my skin is soft, and the best part is the overall glow that my skin has; your skin will look radiant.
I will recommend this product if you can afford it. It has a $95 price tag, and you can shop here
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Yvonne
