I went to the Clarins counter a while ago to purchase the Beauty Flash Balm and I was asking the lady if there was anything I could do to control my oily skin. She advised using the Hydra Matte lotion for combination skin instead of a cream as creams can be too heavy and could make my skin oilier. I have now been using this for almost three months now and thought I would review it for you!
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If you read my blog regularly you will know I have an oily t zone and normal cheeks! I have used products before for oily skin that make my cheeks dry and products for normal skin that make my t zone even oilier! This lotion is for combination skin but I was still a bit worried it would do one of those things.
This lotion is great and I really like it! It doesn't completely stop my t zone getting oily but it does seem to control the shine and stop it getting quite as oily as fast! Usually I would have my makeup on for a couple of hours before my nose would start to look shiny and then get oilier throughout the day until I powdered it. Now I don't need to powder until mid after noon and most days I don't powder at all throughout the day as my skin just isn't that shiny.
It is quite thin and feels very light on my skin. It does feel extremely hydrating which is lovely and then it sinks in leaving my skin looking fairly matte, soft and smooth. It is hydrating and moisturising enough for my cheeks, whilst not making my t zone any oiler! It also smells amazing which is nice!
Have you tried any Clarins skin care products? What is your favourite moisturiser?
Looks amazing
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I love it :)
DeleteGlad you found something that works :)! xx
ReplyDeleteMe too! Thank you :) xx
Deleteooh this looks like a lovely product, i am always trying new products to stop the shine on my t zone, this one may have to be next. at the moment im trying out the laura mercier secret finish but it has a wierd texture lol
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I would definitely recommend it! It's such a lovely light, hydrating texture too :) Ooh I haven't tried any Laura Mercier skin care before! :) x
DeleteIt sounds great, but I don't know if I'd pay that price for it, when for a few pound extra you could get Urban Decay's naked or YSL's, but it does sound great! And I love foundations that smell good, no one wants to smell like stale biscuits!
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Were you meant to post this on another post of mine?! I love this moisturiser it's really nice :) x
DeleteGreat post! One of my favourite cleansers is from Clarins, their Pure Melt one is great for dry skins. :)) xx
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Thank you! Ooh I used to use that! It was lovely to use for my skin too which is great :) xx
DeleteI'm really getting into clarins these days! I might give this a try as my forehead is so oily since I got a full fringe x
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I love all the clarins products I have tried! Ooh yes I would recommend it! Fringes are not great for the skin! :) x
DeleteHave never tried this brand. But I am in a hunt for a new lotion that actually does its job! Might try this one out.
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I would definitely recommend it! I love all the Clarins products I have tried :) x
DeleteOoo, I love these pictures. I've been meaning to try some Clarins, it's good to get a review, I think I'll try it out :) xx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you! I love Clarins - I would definitely recommend them :) xx
DeleteI love the flash balm by Clarins, although I say my favourite moisturiser is the seaweed one from The Body Shop... Leaves me moisturised and matte! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh I may have to look into the body shop one! :) x
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