It’s winter time and that means slight adjustments to my skincare routine. I have dry skin and it gets drier during colder months. Products I use during this season need to hydrate my skin throughout the day and night otherwise my skin will have dry patches and start to flake.
The one thing I can’t stand especially on my face are dry, flakey patches while trying to apply makeup. Makeup just highlights these imperfections.
That’s why I’ve partnered up with Clarins to take the SOS Serum test and find the perfect serum for my skin type. Currently this happens to be their Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum.
If you’re an avid reader of my blog, you may recall a few posts about Clarins Double Serum (HERE and HERE). I still continue to use this serum as well.
Over the past few weeks, I was happy to test their Hydra-Essentiel range. With skincare products, I like to use them for at least 2 to 4 weeks to see results.
Why I love Serums
Serums, in my opinion, are a great addition to your skincare regimen. You can start incorporating a serum as early in your 20’s. Serums are best used in the morning and night after cleansing your face before moisturizing.
I like to put a few drops of serum on the palm of my hand warm it up by holding both palms together and then press the serum into my skin. Don’t rub, just press into face, neck and chest area.
What I love about Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum is that it locks in moisture, keeping my skin dewy and radiant throughout the day. The two star ingredients: Leaf of Life (Kalanchoe Pinnata) which encourages more skin hydration and Beautyberry which acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Other Hydra-Essentiel products I’m currently using and loving are the Moisture Replenishing lip balm and Moisturizing Reviving eye mask.
Interested in seeing which serum is right for your skin? Take this quiz, CLICK HERE.
*This post is sponsored by Clarins. All opinions expressed are my own.