Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream Unboxing & Review

Hey everyone! I recently received the Clarins Voxbox from Influenster and I was so excited to open it up! I'll be reviewing it for you as well as sharing my honest thoughts and opinions.

This is how the box was packaged and I thought they added a cute touch by using white and red which are the colours on the Canadian flag.

Overview & Claims
When you open up the box, your receive an information card telling you about the product inside and you also get the actual product itself. They are introducing the new Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream which is targeted to those with normal to dry skin. They sent me a tube that contains 15 ml of product which was a little bit hard to squeeze out if I'm being honest. It does smell fragranced when you are applying it onto your face which may bother some people but it wasn't an issue for me because the scent goes away rather quickly. The cream feels velvety to the touch and blends into the skin wonderfully. 

Clarins uses the organic leaf of life extract which is a powerful natural hydration activator which mainly helps boost the skin's hyaluronic acid production. It will in turn, help plump the skin and have it looking more radiant. There is also an Anti-Pollution Complex that helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of pollution from both indoors and outdoors. This complex can be found all throughout the Hydra-Essentiel line with the exception of the Bi-Phase Serum.

Price & Where To Buy
This retails for $46 for 50 ml of product in a jar and you can purchase it either at: The Hudson's Bay, on the Clarins website, at Sephora, at Shoppers Drug Mart's Beauty Boutique, etc.

Update: It now retails for $48-49.

My Thoughts & Should You Buy?
This product does not have SPF and I wish that it did. However, it is dermatologist tested, it is non-comedogenic, I did not breakout from using it and there was no leftover residue apparent on the skin. Even though I have oily skin and this product does not target oily skin types, I wasn't overly oily at the end of the day to my surprise. I feel like this would be best for people with normal skin though. It feels great and lightweight on the skin. I do think that since this product adds back moisture into your skin, this still could be used in the spring and summer months because most people (including myself,) like a much heavier cream in the winter time.

If you are sensitive to scents then don't purchase this product because there is a scent to it. Also, the full size comes in a jar and some people think that it is unsanitary but I prefer it because it is easier to use up every last drop of product. It is an added bonus that it looks great on your vanity counter!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Go-To Lip Scrubs

Hey everyone! My lips get extremely chapped and flaky once the cold weather hits. I have tried numerous lip scrubs on the market and these two have been a stand-out in my books! One is affordable and one is a little bit more expensive but they both get the job done.

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub - $10.95 CAD for 25 grams or 0.8 oz - I have tried a lot of the different flavours of lip scrubs and I keep going back to this one. I can't seem to ever use up an entire pot of this before it expires as they give you a ton of product! This is a very sweet scent and they use a lot of fresh as well as natural ingredients. There is Organic Jojoba Oil inside which helps to moisturize your lips. The best part of using this scrub is that since it is sugar based, you can lick some of it if you want to! I have an entire dedicated blog post on this wonderful product as well as a post on my Step-By-Step Routine on how I get soft, smooth lips during Fall & Winter.

Tarte Lip Facial Lip Scrub - $21 CAD for 0.10 oz - I have the smaller version which came in the Ready, Set, Glow! Skincare Kit from Tarte that was purchased on the Sephora web site. This is a twist up lip scrub that is hypoallergenic and part of their Rainforest of The Sea Collection. It is perfect to take while travelling or when you are on the go. The packaging is great and it is very easy to use. This has a minty scent to it and you are able to be more precise with this product because it comes in a stick form rather than a pot. They use raw sugar which is a fine gritty texture. They also use shea butter which helps to moisturize and condition your lips.

Let me know what your favourite lip scrub is in the comments down below!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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How To Get Smooth Lips For Fall & Winter

Hey everyone! Our lips need some extra attention in the colder months due to the drop in temperature. Having dry, chapped and cracked lips is not a pleasant sight which can also be quite painful. I want to share my routine that has been working to avoid having dry and peeling lips.

First, I like to go in with a lip scrub. I have been using the Lip Scrub from LUSH for years and have repurchased it numerous times. My favourite scent is the one in Bubblegum. I recently discovered the Velour Lip Scrub from Jeffree Star Cosmetics in Pumpkin Spice Latte (which is perfect for fall,) and it has 5 more grams of product than the LUSH Lip Scrub. I dip my toothbrush in the lip scrub to get enough product on the bristles and I then scrub my lips with it. This will exfoliate your lips and get all of the dead skin off. 

Next, I go in with a damp washcloth with warm water and run it over my lips to get any of the residue off. This brings us to our last step which is to moisturize your lips with your favourite lip balm. My current favourite is the Lip Therapy by Vaseline in the shade Rosy Lips. You can use whichever one that you have on hand but the Vaseline Lip Therapy is what has been working best for me currently. 

You will want to exfoliate your lips especially if you go in with a dark matte lipstick or a liquid lipstick (as pictured above,) to ensure that you have an even application of the product. 

Of course, you can make your own lip scrub at home if you choose to do so. There are tons of tutorials and step-by-step instructions on the internet that you can find with a quick Google search. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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