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The luxurious essence that’ll become an essential in your routine

Here’s what our Review Crew® had to say about this brightening lightweight wonder

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / August 10 2020

Here’s what our Review Crew® had to say about this brightening lightweight wonder

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / August 10 2020

The product

If you want to indulge in a bit of everyday luxury when it comes to your skin care routine look no further than an essence: a silky, lightweight form of hydration that sits somewhere between a toner and serum.

You may not see the value in adding an extra step to your routine but trust us when we say there is nothing better at delivering deeply-penetrating hydration and prepping the skin for optimum ingredient absorption, ensuring you reap the benefits of all your skin care heroes.

Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence fits the bill here, delivering lasting hydration as well as brightening effects that work to clarify and tone the complexion for radiant, even-toned skin.

Here’s what the Review Crew® loved about Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence.

The panel

Beauty Crew sent Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence to a panel of women aged between 18 and 40 looking for a hydrating, refining, soothing, brightening and radiating essence.

The lowdown

Here’s what the Review Crew® loved about Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence.

How it brightened their complexion: Our reviewers were impressed by the brightening properties of the essence, with one member saying: “This product isn't what I expected at all, it made my face so fresh and bright.”

The way it improved tone: Members loved the way the essence evened out their skin tone, minimising the appearance of dark spots and dull skin for a more radiant, even-toned appearance.

How hydrating it was: Members really appreciated the lightweight hydration the essence offered, in fact, some reviewers said they would consider swapping out their toner for a more hydrating essence option.

The verdict

“This is the first essence I have tried in my routine and let me just say that I’m hooked. It brightened my complexion and smoothed the skin out - a perfect base to then finish my routine with moisturiser. Overall I believe this product is great for brightening and I would definitely recommend it for anybody looking to splurge on a high-end essence.”

Brittany C

REVIEWcrew® Member

“My skin was definitely brighter and more hydrated, and it was pleasant to use once I got the hang of application. I have very sensitive skin and I found this didn't irritate my skin at all, which is a massive bonus. I did feel like my skin quality improved over the weeks I used it, which you can't put a price on. As part of an everyday routine, this is a lovely product that is non-irritating and does show results.”

Tammy S

REVIEWcrew® Member

“I have really really enjoyed this essence by Lancome. Immediately it felt so nice on my skin and I liked the way my skin looked after using it, it definitely helped make my pores appear smaller. I would definitely say that the essence has helped with brightness and hydration for my skin. It is a watery texture which helps it absorb quite quickly into the skin.”

Erin H

REVIEWcrew® Member

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The products for this Review Crew® trial have been provided by Lancôme to Pacific Magazines’ BEAUTYcrew for the purpose of trial and review by Review Crew® members.

*This combined average star rating for Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence is based on a total of 98 reviews submitted and is correct as of 07/08/2020.

Main image credit: Bauer Media

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).