I received this Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Mask 15ml deluxe sample as a part of GWP from my purchases back in August 2011. Read here.
I had heard lots of raves and great review for this mask and I nearly purchase this but luckily have not had the time to do so and coincidently saw this in August GWP promotion. Boy was I lucky 🙂
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| Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Mask |
Here’s some info from Clarins Malaysia website.
Beauty Benefits
Thanks to Katafray bark extract, in 5 to 10 minutes the mask’s creamy texture quickly restores the skin’s ideal moisture balance.
Quickly restores moisture balance even in the most dehydrated skin by boosting natural hydration mechanisms. Smoothes fine lines leaving skin soft, fresh and comfortable. Also ensures a radiant complexion.
Application (According to Clarins Malaysia website)
Apply morning and/or evening to thoroughly cleansed face and neck. May be applied throughout the day when dehydration makes skin feel uncomfortable.
Application (According to description on the back of the tube)
Apply to face and neck. Leave for 5 to 10 minutes. Smooth away any excess with a cotton pad soaked in Toning Lotion.
Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid : helps skin maintain its moisture reserves. Katafray bark : restructures the corneal layer, prevents dehydration. Sobier tree bud : boosts microcirculation. Vitamin E : protects skin from free radicals. E3P Anti-Pollution Complex protects skin from the harmful effects of today’s pollution.UVA and UVB filters : protect skin against pigmentation damage caused by exposure to UV rays.
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| There’s description on the back of the tube. But I don’t normally follow this. |
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| This is how the tube of deluxe sample looks like. Not sure if it’s the same with full size product though. |
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| The cream-mask appears whitish and creamy. |
This wash-off cream-mask is different from Pure and Radiant Mask. Pure and Radiant Mask would dries off and feels dry and non-sticky when you touch it after 10 minutes. This cream-mask will still be a bit wet when you touch it. DO NOT wait until it dries out cause it won’t. I would normally wash off after the colour disappear just like Pure and Radiant Mask. This is the only similarity between both wash-off mask.
This time I remember to apply a thin layer so that the different between before and after is more noticeable 🙂
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| After applying. |
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| 10 minutes after applying. Time to wash off! |
It is best to use this right after Pure and Radiant Mask. But it’s not necessary. Sometimes I do that, sometimes I don’t. Reason being is that Pure and Radiant Mask is a deep cleansing mask. After you scrub, use a deep cleansing mask and follow up with this hydrating mask. . .you’d see a noticeable result. Hydrating essence from the mask would easily be absorbed into your skin as the scrub and deep cleansing removed all dirt from your pore. As I love to do mask everyday, I use this HydraQuench Cream-Mask the next day after Pure and Radiant Mask. Crazy I know. I just can’t help it lol.
Pros:
1) A great hydrating wash-off cream-mask.
2) Skin feels more soft and supple.
3) Non-drying and non-oily at all.
4) Clarins always give this 15ml deluxe sample out as GWP.
Cons:
There’s none for me! =)
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. I bought the product on my own.
Info on HydraQuench Starter Kit – http://feeyona-loh.blogspot.com/2011/10/best-buy-set-isetan-isetan-anniversary.html
Info on HydraQuench Best Buy Set – http://feeyona-loh.blogspot.com/2011/09/clarins-new-hydraquench.html