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boredGelding0
I asked my Dad for a Clarins mascara and specific lipstick for my birthday. He went to the Clarins counter at John Lewis and the sales assistant added in all these lovely other little samples, and a cosmetic bag and wrapped it all beautifully in a box. Really pleased my Dad because he generally uses around one metre of gift wrap and two rolls of sellotape per item. One of the samples was their express eye makeup remover which has been a revelation because I have been desperately trying different brands to find one which doesn’t burn my eyes, since the one i use was discontinued. Thanks to her sample , I have found a gem, with no discomfort at all. At the same time , I have been floundering with my skincare routine as my trusty Erno Laszlo regime is now hopelessly ruined by the latest owners and my skin can no longer tolerate many of the products I used for 16 years straight . I tried Lancome , but far too heavily fragranced for my skin. I tried Moogoo, which was too drying for me . So having had this lovely gift, I decided I would try their Alpine Herbs cleanser and Chamomile toner, and I got three samples with the two piece set I ordered online . One week in, my skin actually seems to be grateful . The products smell gorgeous but are not overly fragranced for me . I am using the Japanese skin care method which is more time consuming , and is likely contributing to the improvement in my complexion. But the products are contributing too. I have already identified some other items I will buy , thanks to their samples . And that is the beauty of their generosity: It is a great way to try something before huge outlay , which was exactly the mistake I made with the Lancome day cream which I handed over to my husband after a week of use . The samples tempt you to purchase things that may not have been on your radar , which is likely what I will do since I am so impressed with their Extra Firming Night Cream . But it also makes me think , this company has confidence in their products, to give away so many samples, because there is no direct profit in samples.
Lancome made £60 from me for a day cream that my skin rejected. Had I tried a sample , it would have been a no. But the trade off is that I will probably never purchase another Lancome skin care item now . But Clarins , thanks to their generosity and belief in their own products , have gained another customer , who has crossed to the dark side and will no doubt , buy more and more items . Their products are not the cheapest , but when you read about the many plant based ingredients, their aim towards natural where possible , you get some understanding. We all know how much pure essential plant and herb oils can cost.
But that is part of the appeal for me, the natural ingredients. I am also one of those shallow plum duffs that like all their products to look nice together in the bathroom cabinet, and Clarins products look really nice.
So here is how it works in a nutshell , I have already decided to go to the counter to talk about the best foundation for me , hopefully get a sample , and will likely, buy the night cream whilst I am there . That is just how cosmetic shopping should be – a treat with the enjoyment of advice and tempting try-outs, not a chore where you dread asking for things . Clarins have a new customer, and one that will tell other people how great Clarins are.
It also means a lot to me that the Clarins family are still the main shareholders of this company, not Nestlé or Unilever etc. You have more of a chance of them sticking to their ethos I think , and standing by trusted products . Those of us who were Erno Laszlo devotees of old , have been heartbroken by the direction the company has taken under the latest ownership , the entire legacy from the 50s now destroyed, just a cash in on Dr Laszlo’s name, and those of his clients (Monroe , Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy etc) . This so often happens with buy-outs. I will never forget how choked I was when Prescriptives was bought out. They discontinued all the great products, wilfully destroyed it, then ended the brand .
I will email the company to tell them how great this sales assistant at John Lewis is too.
Clarins -you won my heart.
holisticOrange5
Clarins has always had GREAT samples, and I have purchased some products after receiving samples. At the store where I used to work, I was told that they are cutting down on their samples. 🙁 I’ve received samples of the Super Restorative Day Cream (bought), Super Restorative Night Cream (bought), One-Step Exfoliating Cleanser (buy regularly), the eye serum (rec’d as gratis), self-tanners, fragrance, shower gel, lotions, and other products. In general, Clarins is a GREAT line, and I love many of their products. I regularly use the Peach water cleanser, orange cleanser, and Super Restorative products.
thrilledLard1
I was at the Clarins counter to check out their Instant Light Perfecting Touch (which I did purchase and is becoming HG for me as a highlighter) and the SA was incredibly patient and friendly! She wasn’t pushy at all and gave me a bunch of makeup samples. Unfortunately, she couldn’t give me skin care samples as they don’t send any to the counters (maybe just here in Canada they don’t do samples for the skin care stuff?) However, she said if I buy a skin care product I don’t like due to a skin reaction, etc., they will refund. Overall, I’m seriously impressed with Clarins’ customer service. That alone is incentive for me to start checking out their products.
contentTermite0
Clarins is the most generous cosmetic company. I was very surprised and didnt expect the generosity of the SA. I was actually just checking out the counters at the stores… comparing bath/body products from Clarins, Origins, Kiehls etc. I just wanted a rich lotion and a body scrub (and not really intending to buy on that day… just a field day and some products testing) The SA patiently listened to my complaints about the conditions of my dry legs and body. She recommended the Relaxing body polisher with essential oils and moisture rich body lotion. She explained why exfoliation is important for lotion penetration. She wasnt pushy and I could feel that she truly believe what she said. Not just some sales pitch. When I bought the body polisher and body treatment oil, she gave me 5 tubes of samples (not those packet version like other companies). My experience at that counter that day changed my impression of that company and its products.
enragedCrackers4
I received my first Clarins sample while my mother was having a makeover at the Estee Lauder counter. I was just about drooling over the Clarins counter. I live in rural Ohio and they had just brought in a Clarins counter at an Elder-Beermans where I go shopping. The Clarins SA was so great! I had never seen Clarins products anywhere but in a magazine, so I was in awe. The SA asked me about my skin, and gave me a few samples. The very next time I went shopping, I went right back there and bought a full size of their Bright-Plus Gentle Exfoliator. (This has now become my routine.) My Clarins SA is amazing! She always has a few samples of items that she knows I’ll love. It’s great to get to try things first. Then you know if it’s gonna break you out or irritate you, and saves you a return. I’ve only returned two products to Clarins–even though I did exchange them for something else–they were both products that I did not get to sample! Each of their samples comes with a pamphlet about that product and sometimes tells about products that would work well with the one you are sampling. They don’t come in those stupid little paper packets, I hate those! You can’t reseal them, and they don’t have much of anything in there! Clarins samples always come in a tube or a bottle that you can reseal. Their samples are pretty good sizes too, 5ml or 10ml. They also have what they call “Deluxe Samples” and they are around 50ml to 100ml, I think they only get those every now and then. When my SA gives me one of those, she lets me pick one from about 4 different products. I’ve even seen people selling single samples on eBay for like, $5 or $10! I got a sample of their “Total Double Serum”, and it has two chambers, just like the large size!!! I know they must spend a fortune on their samples. I am very grateful because they have saved me quite a few returns. And they’re great to carry if you’re traveling, you don’t have to try to transfer products from a big bottle to a small bottle. I really love Clarins, and it was their samples that got me hooked! Most companies have samples left over from Gift With Purchases. Maybe that’s why I’ve never seen Clarins offer one, they give you the gift without the purchase! LOVE LOVE LOVE Clarins!!!
thriftyToucan8
Clarins definitely is generous with sample size. I cannot say that I have ever once received a sample from a Clarins counter (boo hiss), but when i order online from Gloss.com or Sephora, if I choose a Clarins sample, I get a tube that may last me 1-2 months, versus the usual tear-open pack you might get from other lines. I can honestly say that I have often ended up buying the full-size Clarins product I sampled, so this generous sampling policy is paying dividends for Clarins. I guess it is easier to be generous when a company knows it has the quality goods to bring paying customers back time and again. Clarins is that sort of company.
morbidFalcon2
Out of all the department store brands, Clarins IS the most generous with samples. Everytime I purchase anything from a Clarins counter, I always end up with a few samples. The amount of product in the samples is very generous. The sample packaging is adorable since they are mini tubes and not hard to use packets. Each sample comes in a box with product literature. What more could you ask for? I LOVE CLARINS!
holisticLemur6
My absolute favourite brand of nail polish. On the pricier side for me but they’re opaque from one coat and last on my nails for longer than my Essie shades
shyMackerel9
I was at Sephora and I tried out this polish on one of their sample nails and I thought the formula was creamy and smooth. After a while, the stuff got amazingly clumpy and disgusting. I cleaned around the neck of the bottle and it always became very crusty. This is not worth the money you’re paying for it.
pitifulCheetah1
I life to preface most “gel-like” polish reviews with: nothing is as good as a light gel! With that said, this system is pretty damn good. If you let each layer dry before you do another coat, your manicure will last about a week.
I purchased this kit because of the beautiful colors Sephora offers! I didn’t expect it to be so long-lasting. I purchased a deep red to go along with my kit, and found that the Formula X brand polishes last for quite some time! I often use the kit with Wet N Wild polishes, and find them to be good as well (see photo for a three day in manicure)!
Overall: pricey but affordable, but worth it if applied with patience. Great colors to choose from and very accessible. Would repurchase!
troubledEggs0
I received this FORMULA X Nail Polish in Revved Up in my Ipsy bag. I think the actual polish shade looks much better than I expected based on the online photo. This rose gold metallic shade is very flattering on porcelain skin tones to tan, olive , etc., because it has just enough warmth to it. The formula applies easily and is very highly pigmented. I only wore one coat for my first wearing, and the second time I wore two coats. This is perfect for a party or a New Year’s Eve shindig. I went to Sephora and there are so many shades including a very desirable metallic purple.
holisticPretzels1
The Formula X colors are all absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately, they do chip rather easily, but the parts that don’t chip last quite awhile, especially if you use a base coat. One bottle costs $10.50 at Sephora, which I thought was a bit much considering that the bottles are on the small side. Despite that I do recommend these simply because of the beautiful colors and big selection.
ferventPolenta0
I have been using this polish for the last four months and I am in love. I now own over 20 of the polishes. In the past I never painted my nails because it would last two days max. Now I paint my nails and they can last up to two weeks. Of course by two weeks they aren’t as shiny and there is new growth at the bottom but they still look pretty good. I usually change my polish once a week to keep them looking good, but it’s nice to know if I’m feeling lazy that I don’t have to. The reason I only gave this polish four stars is because of what it’s doing to my actual nails. Since using this polish I notice my nails don’t grow long like they used to and they peel in layers. I thought it must be my diet or something even though this has never happened to me before. It wasn’t until I came on here and read reviews that I realized others were having the same issue and it was in fact the polish making my nails so weak. I don’t think I will stop using this polish because I love that I don’t have to paint my nails all the time, but it definitely doesn’t make me love it as much as I would if my nails could actually grow. I still recommend this because it’s cheaper than going to the salon and it makes your manicure look amazing. I might just have to take a break every other week or something to help my nails heal and grow.
wornoutFerret8
Pros: Can’t beat the dry time, and it’s not even advertised as a “fast dry” polish. Opaque in one coat (I bought the shade “impeccable.”)
Cons: chips like crazy. I use it on its own, I don’t have the whole kit, so maybe that’s why. But the worst is that it REALLY weakened my nails–not only does the polish chip, but my nails are now chipping off, and even worse, peeling off in huge flakes. Never had this problem before.
yearningHare5
Love Elemis products. Got hooked on the brand after the SPA visit in late 2013. It was the first time then I saw immediate results after the treatment.
Prior to that, I have not found any product that worked for my eye area except Chanel cream, that has been long discontinued by now.
Since I started using Elemis my skin has not changed. I’m in my late 30’s now and I swear by the brand. Not everything fits my skin needs or skin type, but most of the products I use are from this brand.
Highly recommend! Especially Pro-Collagen eye treatment.
joyfulMackerel1
I’ve been really happy with this line. For reference, I’m about to turn 60 but honestly I don’t think my skin looks it. i’ve dabbled with several lines over the years; primarily Erno Laszlo, La Mer. I didn’t think anything would sway me from La Mer but I actually think I like the Elemis products better and I feel I get better results. I’m still trying new products so I can’t wholeheartedly say yet that this is the end all but so far, so good. Will update in a few months.
obsessedRelish7
This is the spa brand I turn to most for skincare and shower/bath products. I have an array of Elemis cleansers (my 3 favourite cleansers are produced by Elemis), moisturisers, shower and bath creams and body oils and use them all regularly. This is a fairly expensive range but I usually buy kits from QVC and the odd item from eBay which makes it cheaper. My skin has improved immensely since I discovered this range. My skin is currently sensitive so I cannot use my usual Tri Enzyme facial wash, but if your skin is slightly more robust and either problematic or prone to dullness I heartily recommend you try it. And the Pro Collagen Marine cream is fantastic for 30s or 40s + combination skin.
amusedDingo8
Elemeis – Daily Redness Relief
I suffer from mild rosacea, and have very sensitive skin that is prone to break outs. I purchased this item after seeing it get a rave review from 9am. It is suitable for both men and women to help reduce the redness on your face. It took a couple of months of using it twice daily for me to see results, but I am extremely happy with the end results, before I would never be seen without a full coverage foundation applied but now I have the confidence to go out without any. I use it both without moisturiser and under moisturiser if my skin is a little dry. It doesn’t sting my face as many creams do nor does it make my skin break out. A little goes a long way too so it lasts forever. I still use this cream I love it so much.
offendedRelish3
I love the idea of exfoliating my skin to remove whatever it is that needs to be removed but I hate using Retinols. I got a sample of Tri-Enzyme Night Cream used it for one night and saw results. My skin was brighter and smooth. No stinging. No itching. No heavy smells.
I used the Tri-Enzyme serum and fell in love but @ $175…I’m looking for a budget friendly alternative.
abjectCaviar3
I have used the elemis camille oil for about one year. The oil was very nice, rich and it didnt’ bother my sensitive skin. I really liked it, i use it over my dry legs. I saw a difference when I consistently used it everyday for about one week. But if i dont, the results diminish and my legs gets dryed again. Its very lasting and it has no fragrance. One bad thing about it, the bottle cap really small to screw and unscrew so sometimes oil accidnely comes out of the bottle when its lying sideways..the whole bottel was a bit oily.
enviousShads1
If you have sensitive skin or any allergies to certain ingredients, please beware of the skin care line. I tried the Tri-Enzyme Resurficing Program along with the Apricot Soothing Toner (smelled horrible by the way, like candy that has been in Grandma’s purse way too long), skinbuff exfoiliator, Pro Collagen Eye Cream, Skincream, and Bright Eyes Eye Serum. Where do I begin with this nightmare. At first I was in bliss when I first went out on this splurge of luxurious products. I spent $625 even with a 15% off discount and did not care. In my mind I thought I was going to be the cats meow. Yeah right. First the skin around my eyes became tight and felt sensitive, next day it hurt to look around the skin became bright red and burned as if someone rubbed salt all around my eyes. I even strarted to get blisters. My face started off OK the serum and night cream are suppose to GENTLY resurface the skin to address wrinkles, large pores, acne scarring, all that good stuff. I felt dry and tight yet my skin was like an oil slick. Greasy is an under statement. My face felt wet yet irritated. I looked red and began to get a rash of little bumps along my hairline and started to feel these humungo pimples begining to surface. The extra large cystic kind. I was told by some SA that whenever you change skin care lines you could experience some kind of breakout or irritation, but only for a very short period until your skin gets use to the new products. Not in my case. I kept on using them expecting to be like the ugly duckling that will wake up the next morning as a beautiful swan. I really wanted this line work. I was under the impression that they were elegant, elite products that had proven results. I gave up after the 2nd week. I had 5 huge cystic pimples and I could no longer stand the oil, the redness and unbelievable tightness my face never felt so painful. I did not have any pimples and was in good shape before I tried this line and left me in tears. I contact the company that I purchased the products from and they said send them back. I boxed them all up and when I was reading my invoice, discovered that there is a 15% restocking fee on all returns. Restocking fee???? It is not posted on their website anywhere. It says they want you to be happy with your purchase and they accept returns within 30 days. Even when I called and expressed how much I wanted to love this stuff and I how horrible my face now looked and felted they never even told me. If I did not happen to notice on the back of my invoice in the fine print, I would not have known. If you order from time to spa, be aware.
jealousPup8
One of the reasons I love Clarins are the generous samples. They have 2 sample sizes – regular (usually in 5 or 10 ml tubes) and deluxe, which are up to 1/3 the size of the retail product. Even if I just buy one or 2 products, I invariably leave with a big bag filled with samples. The best!!
vengefulSalami2
I am officially declaring myself as a Clarins fanactic! I love how generous they are with the samples they give me whether I spend $20 on a toner or $200 on various amount of their products. They seem to love giving you as much samples as you please without giving you a dirty look or acting disrespectful. They SAs are nice, helpful and friendly which I love, making make-up buying a pleasant experience. I love how cute the packaging is and how it doesn’t look cheap. Love Clarins <3
zestyLocust9
The People at clarins are so nice! They give you samples of great products without that horrible look that makes you feel as big as a peanut! I can’t stand that. They just genuinely want to help you! I can’t say enough about the cute little boxes and tubes they give you as samples! The best sampling program ever!
contentBuck2
I really, *really* wanted to like these polishes…
However after 2 separate applications using ‘The System’ set and chipping less than 24 hours later I have to say i’m pretty disappointed 🙁
I bought these polishes after browsing reviews and hearing about the length of wear (I was looking for something that would last and figured spending the extra money would be worth it) so the fact they fail on this aspect alone is more than enough for me to take everything back…
The chips aren’t isolated to one finger either, I did my nails last night and by the end of work today I had 3 nails that were donezo.
There are pros, however: It dries quickly, application is easy and it looks GREAT (for as long as it manages to stay on your fingers).
Not worth it for $13-16 a polish though!!
abjectLion2
I bought the full system and in a nutshell, it does what it says. The color stays on for a week or more with minimal to no chipping. The only reason I won’t give it 5 stars is because it dries my nails out and causes them to peel in layers. I do like it enough to use it again but I need these split layers of nails to grow out first. Unfortunately they’ve split down below the nail tip so I can’t just clip them off. It has left my nails brittle and weak. 🙁
As for packaging, the caps don’t unscrew unless I take the squared top off the small round one. It’s like the big caps are locks.
sincereMandrill5
I am in loveee. I have several shades and all of them last the same amount on me. I use it with ‘the system’ set by the same company (which is AMAZING.) Off the top of my head, I have; Alive, A+, Monumental, Revved Up, along with at least 5 other shades (which should tell you how I feel about them.) I am just a huge fan. I usually apply 2 coats, sometimes just one, but I find 2 looks a lot better. They glide on a lot smoother than opi. The last longer than opi. They are personally the best nail polishes I have tried. Not sure if it’s because of the combination with the system or not. Personally I have attempted in the past to use nail polish without a system, and it was just awful. For me things don’t last without it. It lasted a good week, by then I get bored and remove it. Things like opi last about 3 days! i have not tried luxury brand nail polishes, so I cannot compare. I have tried drugstore/mid-end brands. So compared to that, this blows the other brands out of the water!