REVIEW: CLARINS' SHAPING FACIAL LIFT TOTAL V CONTOURING SERUM
- Jan 11, 2017
- 3 min read
BASED ON CLARINS'S WEBSITE:
Suitable for:
Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily
Claim:
Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Total V Contouring Serum combines 3 plant extracts (Guarana, Zerumbet Ginger and Kaki extract) to help fight against fat, reduce puffines, visibly firm facial features and achieve the perfect 3V contour of slimmer face, refined cheeks and lifted jawline. With its comfortable soft and feather-like texture, this serum delivers an immediate “lift” effect thanks to its anti-fat, anti-fluid and anti-sugar actions whilst also leaving the skin feeling moisturised and incredibly soft and silky-smooth.
MY REVIEWS
OVERALL VERDICT >>>>> LOVE
RATING >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5
My skin type:
Dry/Combination Oily (T-zone), Uneven skin tone with lots of freckles on cheeks. Also, sensitive around the cheek area.
Just a note:
I generally do not wear make up except for sunscreen. On a daily basis, it's only my skin care and sunscreen, that's all.
How long have I used this:
A year. My must have.
Will I repurchase:
Absolutely. I'm at my second bottle now but only because a little really goes a long way despite day and night daily use. I was instructed to apply 6 pumps per use but I learned that 4 pumps is enough to cover my whole face and neck. So that's probably why a 75ml bottle lasted me 8 months. Real value for money product.
This is one of my favorites from CLARINS. The smell of this serum is pleasant and it definitely delivers results but the best thing about this serum is it's texture. You see, texture wise, it's very lightweight. Perfect as a day serum. I am the type who loves minimal application of products during the day but heavy application at night.
Why? For one thing I don't have time to wait for products to absorb during the day so I avoid using more than 5 products for my day care. I literally just use toner, eye serum, this serum, moisturizer and facial oil to finish it off. On special occasions I add on primer and eye make up, that's it. Takes me 30 minutes to finish my skin care (plus minus make up) routine.
At night, I usually prefer a heavier cream-oil based product to help my skin survive my air-conditioned room. The last thing I want is to wake up to a dehydrated, stiff face every morning. So rather than using this serum at night, I use CLARINS' DOUBLE SERUM instead.
Another plus is despite being lightweight, it is very hydrating. The perfect hydration I'd say. Not to mention this product absorbs fast into the skin leaving skin moisturized, soft and supple after.
To top it off, it's firming and tightening effect. The whole idea of this serum is to contour the face for a much slimmer face. Does it really work? YES. After 2 bottles, my face is definitely slimmer but but but, the best part is the fact that I no longer have a double chin. OMG, I thought the fat I've accumulated there will never disappear. Another thing to note is that the 2 bottles I've mentioned above was used before I started exercising so the result obtained was really from this serum.
All in all, I really LOVE this product and would recommend it to everybody regardless. It's just a great product that delivers results and economical as well since a little goes a long way.
PROS
Lightweight yet provides hydration.
Absorbs fast.
Skin looks significantly firmer and face looks lifted after every use.
Skin feels soft to touch.
Smells great. Mild and calming. Not at all overwhelming.
Noticeably slimmer shape after a month and a half use.
The tightening effect makes the skin look visibly younger.
Helps get rid of double chin gradually.
Pump bottle prevents the product from oxidation which reduces the potency of the product.
A little goes a long way. Four pumps to cover the whole face and neck.
Not cheap but not as expensive as other high end brand serums.
Considering the results, worth every penny.
CONS
The bottle is not transparent, unable to know how much product is left in bottle.
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