Clarins Calm-Essentiel Regime

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. I have been searching for a regime that works for me, and this one almost nails it with a few tweaks.

First off I absolutely love the fragrance. Usually a fragrance is something to avoid for sensitive skin, but it didnt flare me up at all. That is a huge deal for me!!

The packaging is a bit flimsy, the pump was squeaky and kind of cheap feeling for such a good brand. Works okay just takes a few pumps to get enough out.

All three products were silky and beautiful feeling on my face. The emulsion was soothing and great for rosacea flare up. The redness corrector definitely made a difference but wasnt life changing. The oil is something special though... absolutely no dry skin in the two weeks I have been using it!!!!! The only thing is that it is making me a bit oily so i am breaking out a bit. That is a small price to pay for no flaky gross skin. Amazing results.

I received this Calm-Essentiel range as part of a trial team. I have sensitive skin which often reacts to products and also have some red patches, particularly in autumn/ winter, so was interested to try the range and had high hopes. The range is centred around a purified clary sage molecule and other natural ingredients like camellia and apricot oils to soothe, hydrate and protect all skin types with an emphasis on sensitive skin. Of the 3 products in the range, I best liked the 50ml emulsion, which is an easily absorbed white cream, used twice a day after moisturising. The redness corrective gel (30ml) is green and creamy, used in the morning, after cleansing. I generally mixed these two to apply. Both come in tubes with pumps, so easy to dispense. The last product is the restorative treatment oil, in a white glass bottle with a dropper, which is applied at night, either with the emulsion or by itself. Overall after a week or so of use, I noticed a slight difference in softness and hydration, but not really any change (positive or negative) in sensitivity or redness. I don't even know how to judge whether it is showing less effects from pollution? The whole range would set you back around $250. My take is that the emulsion is the best of the 3, and if I was to buy a product it would be this one. However it is about $90 so I can't say it is significantly better than many more inexpensive brands/ products. The redness corrector is approx. $64 and the treatment oil $90+, and I am currently unsold on their benefits. Perhaps my biggest bug-bear is the outer packaging - the classic Clarins white cardboard with tiny, tiny red/ black writing on both sides which repeats the same information in lots of languages. I found it annoying trying to find and read the relevant information. We have google now to get the information - please Clarin - forget the outer packaging and save the trees. On the tube/ bottles themselves there was less information, but two included brief application details except for the treatment oil, which left me having to google how/ when to use it. Overall - the range was ok - it didn't wow me. If I'd paid for these products currently I would feel disappointed. Perhaps to be fair, it needs a longer time to notice a difference.

First off, the packaging is perfect for hygiene, dose control, uv protection and airtightness. The gel and emulsion both come in a handy tube format with a pump dispenser and a firm-click lid, so they're wonderfully portable. The oil is in a classy opaque glass jar with a precise dropper and excellent seal. Love them all. Plus they look pretty in white and dusky pink.

They all share the same scent. Pleasant enough but really strong. It didn't react with my skin at all, but it was stronger, more floral, and more lingering than I would prefer. Not a deal-breaker though.

In terms of the efficacy of the products as a whole... For context, my skin (normally sensitive and dry anyway) was VERY tight, dry and reactive before the trial (it gets like that most winters), stinging when I applied even gentle moisturisers. Before the end of the first week of the trial, my skin felt calm and comfortable, and that cycle of hyper-sensitivity was broken. As anyone with traumatised skin knows, that's fast!

In terms of the individual products... Gel: I put this on in the morning. It's lightly creamy and sinks in quickly. The green pigment is meant to reduce the look of redness, but I didn't notice a difference. It's soothing and calming though, and lightly hydrating. For oily or normal skin types, this would probably be perfect on its own. For me, I need more moisture, so I put the emulsion on top.

Emulsion: This is my favourite. It's soothing AND moisturising. Personally I'd be happy to use just this and skip the anti-redness gel. I ended up using it at night as well as in the morning, as it felt so good and I preferred it to the oil.

Oil: Recommended for night-time use, this, again, might be good for oily or normal skin types. On its own it was calming but not hydrating enough for me, and I didn't like the feel of it on my skin. (I'm not a face oil fan generally though.) It gradually mattes down, but it doesn't soak into the skin like a lotion. The oil worked well for me as an additive to the emulsion though. Two drops applied over the top of the emulsion really boosted the hydration. The result was a bit slicker than I'm used to, so I'd only do that at night when I need a real moisture hit.

I've given the regime 5/5, not because each product in it gets 5/5 for me personally, but because as a whole, it works really well together. You can mix and match the different products to suit all sorts of different skin types. And every one of them contains the same active ingredients for soothing, re-balancing and protecting stressed skin. Great for re-setting and then maintaining strong and healthy skin through the winter months.

It's very pricey, but it certainly works, and the products are all very economical in terms of coverage, especially the oil - one or two drops for your whole face!

I'm a fan of Clarins. I use their body oil, I have a hydrating mask of theirs, and in the past I was a big fan of their cult classic the Clarins Flash Balm, so I was excited to try this range out, especially as my skin has become drier and more sensitive with age.

Overall I enjoyed the regime. The Emulsion was my clear favourite - it sunk it wonderfully and felt like a treat. The Redness Corrective Gel was also great. The Restoring Treatment Oil and I are still figuring out how to work with each other, but there's hope.

How did it work altogether though? Really well! My skin is definitely calmer, the redness on my cheeks has been reduced and my skin is hydrated.

It's not the most affordable range out there (but it is Clarins...) but I would recommend it to a friend whose skin needed extra love, while giving a real feeling of pampering, and I would definitely buy the Emulsion.

I found this trio amazing to use. Firstly the smell is divine and I used them all morning and night alongside my cleanser and moisturiser. The 3 of them had a perfect balance in moisturising my skin for the night and keeping my redness at bay during the day. My skin overall after using this trio feels more balanced and more brighter. I have not had any acne appear as a result which is usually what happens when I use multiple products. Absolutely amazing regime and combination of product that works well together. I will be continuing this regime.

The regime was easy to use, the fragrances of the three products were lovely not too overpowering, a sight floral fragrance,the redness of my skin was not as noticable and i would recommended these products if you could afford them as they are pricey., Would love Clarins to look at their packaging as it can be very confusing to find the english directions. I also found that my makeup goes on smoother and my skin is not as dry.

The Clarins Calm Essentiel Regime is a great skincare system for sensitive skin.

The three products I used are perfect for tackling those sensitive skin issues like redness, sore skin and irritation.

I really liked the emulsion, at first I wasn't too sure what an emulsion was, but I've been using it as a light moisturiser daily and its definitely doing the job. My skin has felt soft and hydrated, with no hint of dryness.

I liked the anti redness gel a lot, I felt it really did calm the redness and make me look less flushed.

The treatment oil is very light and definitely calming. It is soothing on the skin and a really lovely product to treat your skin with.

The packaging is well thought out and works well, my only gripe is the instructions were minimal and I sort of had to fuddle my way through using them to start.

All up - a fab, gentle trio of products, I would be interested in trying more from Clarins.

I don't think I can rave about this range enough!

I've never used Clarins before, but I am familiar with the brand. I think of it as being high end and quite pricey - but I'm happy to confirm it is worth the money!

The packaging: Is functional and simple. I read up a little online to get more information on what to use, when, but there is some info on the packaging.

The products: They all smell quite earthy/natural. Being for sensitive skin I'm glad they are really strongly scented. All three products are light and easily absorbed into the skin - you don't feel like you're sitting under layers of oil or product which is wonderful.

The effects: The products work beautifully together to soothe and calm sensitive skin. After use my skin feels soft and moisturised and really soothed. There's no sign of irritation.

Fave product: Has to be the anti-redness gel. It's fantastic, if you can only buy one of the three, go for that!

Final Thoughts: I would recommend this as a staple regime for those with sensitive skin.

These products sure did arrive at the right time! The cold snap was always going to take its toll on my skin, it does every year! My skin, notably my cheeks become dry and irritated.

These three products are all sort of treatment products - they work to calm and sooth irritated sensitive skin. I used the oil mixed in with the emulsion, more to omit a step than anything else. It works well and still soaks in beautifully.

I was really impressed with the packaging, which allow for hygienic dispensing - no fingers in jars!

Although a bit more expensive than I'd usually like to pay, I can't fault these products and will definitely replenish once I've used them up.

This skincare regime is fantastic. Now that my dkinnis 35 years old I have been noticing more and more things changing and things need more attention. With it being the colder side of the year now my skin tends to become drier and tighter. The skin on my hands is noticeably drier and it feels tighter between my fingers which is uncomfortable. I have been using this regime for over two weeks now and the changes and noticeable suppleness i feel is absolutely amazing. The moisturizer emulsion is such a hydrating relief for my skin and the redness corrector has made an enormous difference in my skin tone. The oil I add to my nightly skincare has been lovely and it leaves my skin feeling silky and loved. The results have been extremely noticeable all round. There only one thing that I don't like and that is the fragrance. It is quite strong and lingers for a long time which is a little annoying for me personally but a few of my friends have stated that they like the smell so its definitely a personal preference about the fragrance. The bottles these come in are perfect for each product. They all promote less wastage and each design as been perfectly chosen for each formula and product. This regime is one of the best I have ever used and I can't recommend it enough. I usually have some kind of irritation with my skin when I start a new product because I have sensitive skin but I haven't had anything at all with these. I am very happy excited about these results.