Beauty trends may come and go, but the universal appeal of glow-from-within skin is timeless. Think translucent, flawless skin that is soft and refined to the touch, with a well-hydrated radiance—a post-facial gleam that comes naturally.
Lancôme’s new Clarifique Double Treatment Essence does exactly that. The multitasking formula promises visibly clear skin, refined pores and hydrated skin in a week, backed by 34 years of research in Lancôme’s laboratories.
It’s said to be so effective that 86 per cent of women want to postpone their in-clinic treatments, according to the brand.
It’s not just radiant, it’s Clarifique
It turns out that enzymes are the key to unlocking true skin clarity. Made up of strings of amino acids, enzymes regulate two major processes in the skin—renewal (via making new cells), and refining (or exfoliating) to improve texture and tone. Here, a layer of skin is exfoliated to reveal baby-soft skin beneath.
But enzymes can also activate the skin’s natural moisturising factors to counteract the harmful effects of over-exfoliation, an insight that Lancôme tapped on when formulating the Clarifique Double Treatment Essence. One particular enzyme, prolyl endopeptidase (or PREP), is responsible for activating that hydration in the skin. Which means you’ll get that post-peel glow without the damage and downtime.
The formula
On to the good stuff. Those familiar with the brand will know that beech bud extract is at the heart of the Clarifique range, and the new Double Treatment Essence is now enriched with 50 per cent more of it. It gently exfoliates four million cells everyday, sweeping away dead cells and melanin-charged ones to target dark spots and uneven skin tone, increases protein production to maximise the brightening effect, and hydrates the skin by activating the PREP enzyme. A blend of phytic, lactic, salicylic and glycolic acid works to control sebum and clear and tighten pores. It feels lightweight, fresh and absorbs quickly.
Now made with 96 per cent natural origin ingredients, the bi-phase formula also consists of a restorative lipid essence to soothe and rebuild the skin. Made from anti-inflammatory bisabolol and a hydrating alkane, activate the formula by shaking it for three seconds. The whisk ensures that both components are well-mixed. For daytime use, finish your routine with the UV Expert Aqua Gel SPF50 PA+++ for maximum skin protection against UV rays, pollution and oxidative stress, and doubles up as a makeup primer.
The results
Don’t just take it from us, though. Clarifique Double Treatment Essence was clinically tested on more than 800 women and men of all skin types, including sensitive skin and darker skin tones, and the results are promising, with 80 per cent of women seeing visible skin clarity in seven days. And in four weeks, more than 90 per cent experienced reduced pores, less noticeable blackheads, and more translucent skin.
The new Clarifique Double Treatment Essence is now available at all Lancôme counters, lancome.sg, Lazada, and Sephora. Redeem a complimentary sample here, and discover exclusive skin sets here.
