Clarins Calm-Essentiel Redness Corrective Gel

I was fortunate to trial this product. This cream comes in a plastic pump bottle with a plastic lid and the cream itself is a light green colour to help colour correct the skin. I have sensitive skin which is prone to breakouts / pimples and along with that comes redness. I have had a few small pimples but usually they would be bigger and more painful so I definitely believe this product has helped reduce my pimples and the redness associated with pimples. I found that this cream applied easily and absorbed quickly and there was almost immediate results with my redness reducing. I didn’t find that this cream was super hydrating but I found it worked well in combination with the Clarins soothing cream which I would apply after. Since using this cream i haven't had any reactions to the product so its been amazing for my sensitive skin.

At first I was just using this on its own in the morning, and then realized I needed toa dd the emulsion afterwards! However, it was hydrating enough to be used on its own as my skin felt great with only this on! It also seems to be a good primer as my makeup sat really well over it.

I didn’t notice a huge difference in redness (it has green pigments to counteract the redness) but it was super smooth when applied and a little goes a long way. I like the scent of this and I tried to have a bit of a relaxing moment using it before getting ready for the day!

This tube has a pump which is handy to prevent much wastage and is more hygienic than using a pot.

Clarins Calm - Essentiel Redness Corrective Gel is perfect for those of us who suffer from irritated, red skin. As a runner, I expose my skin to the wind and sun regularly and as a result I often have red, sore cheeks so I was very excited to be selected to be on this trial team. The product is contained in a pump bottle with the sophisticated Clarins minimalist style packaging. I was interested to note that this range is lightly fragranced with musk - which I personally enjoyed but could be off putting to those who are sensitive to scent. The lotion is pale green and is silky to the touch. The green is designed to counteract the red and even it out. I used the lotion in the morning after cleansing and followed it up with the Clarins Calm- Essentiel Lotion. After a week of continued use I noticed that my skin appears to be more even in texture and the red “ runners rouge” is definitely diminished. I am using less concealer so that in itself is a sign of the products effectiveness!

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! It would be nice if more instructions were included on the product (such as what order to use the products from the range in, or what to apply it before/after products not included in the range e.g. standard moisturiers/oils).

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 days where I spent more time pumping the bottle to get product out than I did applying it to my skin! Please Clarins, consider changing the bottle design!

The product itself is really nice - a pale green which I didn't expect (but which makes sense since it's a calming product). The scent was floral and a little artificial, but not overwhelming. It is described as a redness corrective gel however it felt more like applying a silicone primer - it was slightly cooling to apply which was nice. I used about two pumps each time - a little goes a long way so I think the 30ml bottle is reasonable.

I didn't noticeably see my skin as being any less red immediately, however it felt nice to apply and I really liked applying it in the morning before a moisturiser. Sometimes in the morning my skin feels dry after moisturiser only, but I don't want to apply an oil before I apply makeup. This product combined with a moisturiser type product meant that my skin didn't feel dry, itchy or tight in the morning which was ideal.

I would definitely consider buying this again if the pump was changed to a lid. It gives me that boost in the morning that is worth the price tag, especially as I haven't come across a similar efficient product from a different range.

I have been using the Redness Corrective Gel for the last 10 days in the mornings under my makeup.

From day one I noticed an improvement in the hydration of my skin, and a reduction in the redness throughout the day. The corrective gel applies easily and is non-greasy, requiring four pumps to cover my face and five to cover my face and neck. It glides on and is instantly ready for my SPF moisturiser and foundation to be applied over top.

It has a very pleasant scent which I was pleased about as I'm quite chemically sensitive when it comes to makeup smells/fragrances.

Overall I have noticed a definite reduction in my rosacea and redness in my skin. I am very prone to blushing, which is normally a prickly burning sensation on my face and neck, however this has also toned down since using this regime and is not so painful/annoying.

I'm very pleased with how this product has performed and it has achieved good results on my skin as promised. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone suffering from redness and rosacea.

The Clarins Calm Essentiel Redness Corrective Gel is rather curious is that it comes out of its pump looking like a light pastel green cream (which confused me as it's called a gel) but it does instead spread out and feel like a gel product on your skin.

It sinks in quickly, and I really enjoy the lightly floral scent. Does it work? I definitely found that during my trial the redness on my cheeks reduced, and my skin felt rather lovely after using it.

My only feedback would be that the pump wasn't great and it was hard work to get product out over the course of my trial, and for the price I would expect it to be of better quality. Also, clearer instructions would be great.

Overall though this product did what it said it would do and I would recommend it to friends who are looking for a redness-reducing, calming product.

I was super stoked to get on this trial....thanks BR! A little bit about my skin, it can be very fussy! I have to be careful what I use as some products set my skin on fire and I often get a horrible irritation. I have redness on my chin and cheeks and get occasional breakouts.

The Clarins Calm-Essentiel redness corrective gel comes in a 30ml tube with a pump. I have been using this in the morning after cleansing but I only put it on my red cheeks and chin. A little bit definitely goes a long way, it has a lovely faint smell and had a green tinge which obviously counteracts the redness.

It sinks into my skin well and I get no tingling or irritation at all. I don't feel like it makes a really dramatic difference to my redness but it does reduce it. Maybe after using it for a longer period of time I may get more results.

For me it is a step that I could easily miss out simply because it doesn't wow me. I will however continue to use the remainder of the tube but it is not something I would go out and purchase.

To provide some context, I have very dry sensitive skin with rosacea. The type of rosacea I have its red hot skin with occasional pustules which is basically acne.

After a shower in the morning my face is beetroot coloured. I hate it even though after an hour or so it usually calms down on it's own. I started putting this redness corrector on my face straight after the shower. It works!! My face will never be completely free from redness but this cream definitely calmed me down from a flare up.

I have tried many redness corrector creams that havent been designed for sensitive skin per se. This has often lead to making the rosacea symptoms worse. This stuff has been designed for skin like mine and it worked great.

I used this under makeup to hide the redness and on makeup free days It definitly reduced the red a bit.

The first things you notice about the Redness Corrective Gel is that it is green (like many anti-redness products), and that it is actually a cream. I have some red patches on my cheeks and some other places on my face, so was interested to see how this cream would affect this issue. After just over a week I can't say there is much change in skin tone- perhaps a slight one? It did absorb fairly easily into the skin and I normally mixed it with the emulsion to ensure even coverage. My skin overall is slightly softer and mayybeee less tight. I cannot say though that I felt an instant feeling of well-being. I used 1-2 pumps each morning. At approximately $64 for the 30ml tube Clarins is on the upper end of pricing.

A gel that works well for sensitive and reactive skin type. I found that this gel helped reduce the redness near my cheeks and chin at the same time leaving it feeling hydrated. The creamy texture is easily absorbed and doesn’t leave a oily residue. For longer lasting hydration I would recommend using this with the emulsion or even follow up with a suitable moisturizer. Overall it did help reduce the redness and my skin felt smooth and calmed without any irritation.