A few weeks ago I found myself at the Clarins counter in Debenhams (of all places) and had a chat to the lovely assistant about the Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil - she very kindly gave me two sample sizes bottles to try - told you she was lovely ...!
Applied at night under moisturiser and described by Clarins as ...
"Moisture care for Dehydrated Skin. 100% pure plant extracts. This best-selling oil contains extracts of Rosewood, Patchouli and Blue Orchid to tone, revitalise and restore radiance to moisture-depleted skin. Hazelnut Oil helps prevent moisture loss and the formation of fine lines." (source)Blue Orchid Oil has a most distinctive herbal aroma - smells to me like a medicinal potion put together in days of yore by a medieval practitioner! The scent hangs/wafts around for a while and I find it quite therapeutic - gets quite addictive! It has a denser consistency - almost syrupy - than I was expecting and you literally only need a couple of drops - a little goes a very long way. You can apparently use on it's own (so the lovely Clarins assistant told me) or under moisturiser. I've been using each night with a little moisturiser over the top - I say 'little' because the oil is so concentrated you really do use much less moisturiser. How many more times can I say 'moisturiser' in this paragraph!
I'm loving this facial oil and my skin seems to do too. It's not broken me out and given the fact that I'm pretty stressed at the moment and definitely not getting enough sleep it's nothing short of a miracle that I don't resemble an old witch from the coven! My skin feels hydrated, plumped, rested and soothed (even if my body doesn't!). It's my overall facial expression, posture and dark circles that give the game away!
So my obsession with facial oils continues. I'm hooked (told you it was addictive!) and will definitely be investing in a full size - think it will also be a superb product to use over winter. You can pick it up from various beauty websites as well as Clarins direct for between £26/£32 per 30ml.
Have you tried the Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil? What's your favourite facial oil of the moment?
Jen x
I love Clarins sales assistants, they are always so good with the samples! This sounds amazing :) x
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I'm loving it Evelyn! :) x
DeleteLove face oils! I have quite the collection but not tried this one. Think I need to go butter up the Clarins lady ;) x
ReplyDeleteMe too Sam - I'm building on my collection! x
DeleteAll the Clarins facial oils sound lovely - I've considered buying the one for oily skin a few times but having splurged yet! Maybe I should go and see if I can find an equally nice assistant at a counter near me to get some samples ;-) xx
ReplyDeleteGo for it Sasha - loving this one! xx
DeleteThat sounds heavenly! I hope things become less stressful soon! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Gaelle - me too! xx
DeleteThis does sound heavenly, but everytime ive tried a Clarins product it has broken me out :o( x
ReplyDeleteBeautyqueenuk xx
What a shame Rachel! xx
DeleteI use an organic Vit E oil on my skin at night & love it Jen! I haven't used a night moisturiser for over a year now! I may pop off tomorrow & chat up the girl as the Clarins counter for a freebie! Ax
ReplyDeleteSounds right up my street Andrea! xx
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