I don’t
normally go cock-a-hoop over a cleanser, but as the cornerstone of all good
skincare, I’d like to platform Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing
Cream. My skin gets it very fair share of pollutants. Commuting and working in
the city I’m sure my pores are begging for their own oxygen masks. To be
honest, I’ve always used a wash-off cleanser as I like that fresh feeling skin
water can bring, plus psychologically it makes skin feel clean. But I’m doing a
somersault on that thinking after trying this cream of cleansers.
The
ritual is somewhat different. It’s suggested you take a small amount in the
palms of your hands and bring it to skin temperature by rubbing briefly. Apply
the cream to a dry face. Now, this is the fun bit. Lift hands briskly off the
face, repeating this movement around 7 times from the middle of the face to the
sides, then 5 times on each side of the neck. The cleanser thickens and creates
a ‘suction’ effect to lift off make-up and pollution without irritating the
skin. I then wipe off with a muslin cloth. I like it for two reasons. The
formulation is very velvety and comforting with nourishing ingredients of
jojoba oil and mango and shea butter. It feels lovely if skin is particularly
parched. And secondly my skin has taken on a bloom. It may well be that slap and tickle
suction action that revs up skin circulation, but then again it maybe Moringa
Seed – the anti-pollution active ingredient. Then again, it may be a
combination of both. Who cares – it works!
Clarins
Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream, £25
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