Clarins Calm-Essentiel Soothing Emulsion

This emulsion is a lovely, light but hydrating lotion that immediately soaks into my skin.

Its scented but not overly fragrant,I think its the clary sage I can smell. Its more herbaceous than floral which I appreciated.

I like the pump-tube hybrid, I just wish there were more instructions - at first I wasn't too sure what an emulsion was in terms of skin care. I've been using it in lieu of moisturiser and have been so impressed with just how moisturising it is!

I would definitely use this again, I experienced nothing but good hydration, no reactions or sensitivity!

I love that this is hermetically packaged - the tube/pump means that air isn't going to get in. It also means you're not coming into contact with the unused product.

I like this light emulsion a lot, my skin is combo, this worked well and didn't add any oilyness to my t zone.

It feels so lovely upon application, slightly cooling and definitely calming. It has a lovely fragrance that adds to the experience. I actually love that its fragranced, i know for some people that's a no-no for sensitive skin products, but for me I love it that they've found a gentle way to add scent using calming ingredients.

This leaves skin glowing and refreshed and really soft to touch. I'm going to enjoy using this through the winter months and beyond.

This comes in a fairly plain cardboard box, white with red font with no pretty pictures - easy to see what is in the box with print on the box. Inside is a tube but with a pump which I think is great! Much easier to use, it has a cap so you can stand the tube up on the sink, again a great feature.

I used this emulsion twice daily, in the morning after the corrective gel and before makeup then in the evening after cleansing. At night I added some drops of the Restoring Treatment Oil as well as suggested by Clarins. I must say that I loved the smell of this product! Even my 8 year old daughter and my partner both mentioned that liked smell on my skin :)

It definitely made my skin feel "calmer" as soon as I applied it and also felt really soft and smooth after application. This emulsion has most certainly helped with my irritated skin but has also improved the texture of my skin yay!

I will continue to use this emulsion every day as I'm sure it will keep improving, I really like this product but again price wise it really would be above my budget HOWEVER it is a product that I would definitely consider saving up to buy again that's how much I love it!

The consistency is light and can be spread easily on my skin, there is a push applicator, it took a few pumps for the cream to get out, but now works great.I love the fragrance, not too overpowering. I have noticed my skin is less red and this lasts all day. I do not like the packaging, clarins have too much writing on their packaging, i find it hard to find the English instructions. Very pricey.

As a runner who exposes her skin to all sorts of wild environments, I was very excited to be chosen to review Clarins Calm- Essentiel Soothing Emulsion. The product is presented smartly in the iconic, Clarins minimalist style. The emulsion is delivered via a pump mechanism which I really appreciate as it controls the amount I can use and also can avoid getting my fingers into the product. The cream feels light and silky and is lightly scented with a musky fragrance. I used the lotion morning and night and found it too be very gentle, while still moisturising. My skin felt softer and less irritated after long runs in the wind. The product promises to protect skin so I look forward to seeing further long term benefits.

The packaging is sleek and I love the feel, however it gets pretty close to toppling over quite regularly since the pump is a lot smaller than the bottle. I like that it arrived with a clear packaging over the top of the lid to show it was a fresh new bottle!

The pump applicator was a real let down, and unfortunately puts me off ever buying the product in the future. It took a long time for me to get any product out the first time I used it, and over the two weeks that I trialled the product there were more days than not where it took ages trying to get product out. Please Clarins, consider changing the bottle design!

The product itself is creamy and white, and the scent is very strong in this product (floral but a bit artificial - similar to, but stronger than the other products in the range). I would prefer the scent was a bit more toned down on this specific product, to match the others in the range.

It was lightweight and easy to apply, so I expected it to work just as a day cream. However it was extremely moisturising so I used it morning and night with no problem (using the emulsion from the range with it in the morning and an oil alongside it at night is the best option). My skin regularly feels dry and tight after I moisturise (especially after a shower, and sometimes even after I apply oil), however my skin didn't feel tight or dry at all after application. It truly did feel soothed and supple.

I really love how this product works and how it it suitable for morning and evening. Plus, two pumps was all that was needed (so the 50ml bottle will last for ages) so I hope Clarins will consider switching out the pump for a cap. If they did, I would definitely consider repurchasing.

This moisturiser came into my life at a good time - just when winter cold started, bringing with it indoor heating and temperature extremes. Due to this weather my skin immediately started showing redness and signs of sensitivity. I was very pleased to have this moisturiser available to apply.

Did it conquer all the redness in my cheeks? No. Did it do a good job at preventing and reducing it? Yes, I believe it did.

Other pluses for this product are that it has a lovely fragrance, can be used morning and night, and did not irritate my sensitive skin, even when applied near the eye area (was I supposed to do that...?).

The down sides were the packaging - I'm unfamiliar with this style of tube with pump top, so I'm dubious about getting the last bit of product out of the bottom - and the lack of instructions. Clarins often go light on instructions, meaning I'm trying to guess how to use their products properly. Partway through the trial Beauty Review contacted me to let me know exactly what order I should be applying the products in. Turns out I'd been doing my day routine in reverse! If Clarins gave better instructions on their packaging people would see better results with their products, so I feel it is in everyone's interest for them to provide a bit more info!

All told this was a lovely moisturiser, but I'll wait and see how successfully I can get the last bit out of the tube before I comment on value for money. ;)

This is the first Clarins product I have tried and what a stunner! My skin was looking a bit dreary with winter and to be honest not drinking enough water but this moisturiser really helped liven my skin up. The packaging is inviting. I love the scent, it is quite strong but it's lovely so doesn't bother me. The only down fall is the price, it is quite hefty. Still though if you want to treat yourself it is worth it.

I received a tube of this emulsion as part of a trial of the whole Clarins Calm-Essentiel regime. The size of the tube is a good size -50ml, and the white cream is dispensed via a pump which makes it easy to use. The emulsion is light, has a slight perfume, sinks in easily with a slight cooling effect and didn't upset my sensitive skin. I have been using this for just over a week, and will continue to use to see if other benefits become evident (e.g. protection from pollution - though I'm unsure how this is measured). My skin is soft and hydrated. At around $90 this is not inexpensive. I did like this cream and if I was going to buy one of the 3 products in the regime - this would probably be the one. However, at this stage I don't think I would pay this price when I haven't seen outstanding results.

My first impression of the product was confusion. The product dispensed the emulsion through a pump which I was unsure whether to use inverted or as presented in pictures. However, I enjoyed the fact that the pump limited how much product I was getting - so no issues of applying too much or too little.

The instructions for how to apply the product were also a bit unclear as I have not used an emulsion before (or frankly heard of it as a term in skincare). But, as part of the trial group I did recieve some additional information about using the product as a moisturiser substitute and this made more sense with the feel of the product (I had also used in combination with the soothing oil as suggested).

As far as effectiveness, I think my skin enjoyed the emulsion - particularly as part of my skincare routine. I would not suggest using it as part of the morning skincare if you already use a moisturiser and wear makeup too. I did notice that my skin had no issues adjusting to the calming and soothing emulsion - there were no major breakouts or reactions which was really good to see. I think the product was nice and gentle on the skin and helped to restore hydration at night after cleansing.