A few weeks back I reviewed a Clarins Oil for dry skin - link
and although it worked a treat on my skin it wasn't best suited to my oily skin.
The lovely team at Clarins asked me to test the re-balancing Lotus formula to see how it faired.
As with all of the Clarins Facial Oils this comes in a glass bottle with a dropper dispenser.
The dropper dispenser is great for controlling the exact amount of oil that is used each application.
Admittedly the glass bottle is not ideal for travel but you can adjust that by dispensing a small amount
of product into a small travel bottle.
The Lotus Face treatment oil is specifically formulated for oily/combination skin
in order to purify, balance and improved combination to oily skin types.
It contains essential oils such as rosemary and geranium to balance sebum production (oil)
and to aid the purification of the skin, while the lotus extract refines the skin.
I found the geranium oil to be the most predominate in terms of scent.
I will be the first to state that initially I found the concept on lacing oil on oily skin ludicrous
but it works surprisingly well and unlike traditional moisturising creams/lotions it is instantly
soaked into the skin and does not simply sit on the skin.
I also like how little of the product I have to use - I use one tiny drop and that is more than
suffice for my skin and skin's needs.
Once you have applied the oil and massaged it into the skin it is undetectable completely,
it leaves behind no greasy oil residue but feels luxurious and light!
I don't require a great deal of moisture having oily skin but I do like to attempt to rebalance my skin
and I feel this oil helps to control the production of oil on my face and gives moisture where needed.
I enjoy how light this treatment feels and do recommend giving it a whirl if you have oily/combination skin.
30ml/£29 - Clarins Counters and stockists - link
The above product/s were sent for consideration of review.
I was not compensated in any shape or form.
All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest as always!
Ive always loved the lotus oil xx I used to use the lotus cream years ago and was really annoyed when they discontinued it xx
ReplyDeleteah that sucks but at least you have the oil to fall back on :)
DeleteI so want to try this but I cut out oil based products from my skincare routine back in october and have had about 3 spots since then. Every time I walk past a Clarins counter I test them and lust a little more. Booo!
ReplyDeletehaha don't give in especially if you have had such clear skin since!
Deletethe blue lotus oil is amazing for dehydrated skin i use it every evening and it sorts my skin out a treat, especially on days when I'm a little hungover. xoxo
ReplyDeletehaha I love your brutal honesty :) it is a lovely oil isn't it :)
Deletei love oil for oily treatments. as i have combination but often oily skin, i find that its the regimen that works best on me
ReplyDeleteIt is surprising how well oil works isn't it :)
Deleteyes agree!
DeleteWoohoo you got the lotus oil! Absolutely great product! xx
ReplyDeleteYes and I love it thank you for the recommendation :)
DeleteThis sounds good - I'd love to give it a go when I have some spare cash :) My skin's improved a bit lately but it's still quite oily at times :(
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean mine has phases too, worth the investment if you get the chance :)
DeleteI love this oil, I think is a great product, I use it everyday since a few weeks and it feels great! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteglad you also love it :)
DeleteSurprised how well it works! :)
ReplyDeleteI've definitely converted to body oil from lotion but i'm still a bit iffy on face. I may have to try this first, even though I have dry skin. Just so as to not overwhelm my face D:
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this, it does sound lovely. I'll try and get hold of a sample to try it before I buy it!
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