One of the key personalities in the beauty industry is Christian Courten-Clarans (the son of the founder), a true gourmet and esthetician. He loves French cuisine, and instead of a fitness club, he prefers to go for a relaxing massage based on, of course, 100% natural oils of his own brand!
The founders of the Klarans brand believe that a woman must pamper herself, and if cosmetics do not bring happiness, then she does not need to use it. Just like in fashion, it is men who set the tone in cosmetology. Is it correct? Of course, yes! Who but the stronger sex can know about the desires of the ladies?
Who is the Clarins cosmetics manufacturer?
The company was born thanks to the love and respect of Jacques Courten-Clarence for women. In 1954, he opened the first Beauty Institute in Paris and success was not long in coming. Brand products become No. 1 in Europe. The result is the desire to create the best cosmetics for the beautiful half of humanity and give them quality care, supporting the main values: respect, professionalism and listening ability.
From the moment of its foundation to this day, Klarans has preferred plant components, combining their action with the principles of phyto- and aromatherapy. The first care products were body and face oils based on 100% natural extracts. They were used to carry out procedures at the Institute of Beauty and are still the brand's iconic products.
Clarans is inspired by the plant world, and they help him in this:
- Woo sua. Fruit extract from Vietnam, containing a large amount of polyphenols, protects against free radicals, stimulates the synthesis of collagen fibers and tones skin cells.
- Seaside pine bark. It has scientifically proven antioxidant properties.
- Centella Asian. The extract protects the dermis from premature aging.
- Scabious. Stimulates the process of splitting fats, gives the figure a toned look.
- Ginkgo biloba. It has a calming effect and gives the skin radiance.
- Turmeric. Protects derma cells from oxidation.
- Bison. It has strong tonic properties.
- Lemon Thyme. Fights loss of skin elasticity.
Clarence in numbers
Each buyer wants to know the secrets of the production of funds that he uses. Especially for you, we reveal the secrets of Clarins cosmetics.
64 - the company has been celebrating so many years this year. The brand founder, Jacques Courten-Clarans, who passionately dreamed of becoming a doctor, gathered the best cosmetologists and specialists at his Beauty Institute, armed them with 100% natural oils and called for therapeutic procedures.
4 years - so much time passes from the moment a product is conceived to its implementation on the market.
61 000 m 2 - the area of the Clarins laboratory.
195 million - the average number of manufactured goods per year.
230 - as many plants are grown for the production of cosmetics.
100,000 - women (in France alone) participating in surveys conducted to improve quality.
70 - the number of specialists responsible for scientific development.
8 - the number of workers of all ages and skin types who are trying on themselves the effect of the final product.
Now, knowing the basic information about Clarins, company values and production secrets, we turn to the most interesting part - an overview of the most popular products among domestic consumers.
Concentrates
How do you rate your skin today? Perhaps she was tired due to lack of sleep, diet, stress or, conversely, the excesses that were allowed the day before? It is in such cases that Clarins face concentrates will help you. Reviews say - this is a real ambulance for the dermis. They contain a high coefficient of plant extracts and just a couple of drops mixed with your favorite cream will instantly charge your skin with energy, restore it and remove toxic substances.
Each of the three miniature bottles looks like a battery, inside of which there is a unique product that provides a momentary solution to individual skin problems.
To fill the energy created the brightest orange concentrate. The product is based on ginseng extract - a medicinal plant that has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, has stimulating properties. The composition also contains polysaccharides that give the dermis smoothness and a tetrapeptide that restores radiance and stimulates cell renewal.
The following green concentrate is needed for detox, that is, for skin lacking oxygen. Here, the main component is coffee extract, known for draining properties. The optimal level of hydration will ensure the presence of hyaluronic acid.
There are a lot of reviews about the latest Clarins concentrate and they are all positive. According to customers, the product is especially relevant in the winter and after aggressive cosmetic procedures. The restoration of damaged facial skin occurs due to the presence of tenuiflora in the composition of the mimosa. The extract, which has healing properties, has traditionally been used by the Maya Indians as a wound healing agent. In addition, the formula is supplemented with panthenol and allantoin, which eliminates the feeling of discomfort.
The cost of drugs on the official page of the online store is 2300 rubles.
6 best creams
Many will agree that almost all products in this category often leave a greasy shine on their faces. Some are after a few hours, others are much faster. Despite this, customers are delighted with their action and strongly recommend paying attention to the following products:
1. Clarins Daily Energizer Cream-Gel - a thick tonic cream-gel with a soft citrus aroma.
Pros:
- moisturizes;
- quickly absorbed;
- effectively copes with peeling;
- economical.
Minuses:
- an oily sheen appears an hour after application. It is necessary to additionally use matting napkins or powder;
- missing dispenser;
- no SPF protection.
2. Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction against the first wrinkles. The tool is available in three types:
- For any skin - Day Early Wrinkle Correction. The product is light beige in color, has a light texture and is easy to apply. It has a fruity-grassy aroma that disappears almost immediately. Perfectly moisturizes and nourishes.
- For dry - Day Early Wrinkle Correction Comfort. Effectively copes with peeling, easy to apply and quickly absorbed.
- Cream-gel for oily and combination skin - Day Early Wrinkle Correction cream-gel. Shine appears only in highly heated rooms.
3. A series of Clarins Hydra Quench creams are designed for hydration. The collection is represented by the following types:
- Cream SPF 15 Normal to Dry Skin - for normal and dry with sun protection factor;
- Cream Normal to Dry Skin - for normal and dry;
- Rich Cream For Very Dry Skin - for very dry;
- Cream-Gel Normal to Combination Skin - for normal and combination.
All creams in the series perfectly moisturize, create a light evening tone and nourish the epidermis at the cellular level. The only drawback: the lack of a dispenser.
Makeup: Mascara
Among the wide range of products for creating makeup, I would like to pay special attention to current options that are in high demand and receive positive feedback from customers.
Mascara "Exceptional excellence" or Wonder Perfect Mascara 3in1 is designed to lengthen and give a luxurious volume. According to customer reviews, the product evenly stains each cilium, twisting them from the very roots. The product is very saturated, pigmented, so that the look becomes expressive.
The Clarins Truly Waterproof Lengthening Mascara is just a couple of strokes and you get flawless color and durability. The formula, enriched with useful components, protects the cilia from the harmful effects of external factors. The ideally designed structure of the brush repeats the bend as much as possible and stains each hair.
The true find for beauty-seekers will be Supra Volume mascara, offered in two shades: Intense black and Intense Brown. The natural composition of the product helps to increase the volume and density of eyelashes. Within a month, you will notice that their condition has improved much, they will become more healthy and stronger.
Be Long Mascara will help you get the look of your dreams, based on a unique formula that activates growth. The perfect structure of the brush will help give the cilia a graceful bend and extend the length as much as possible.
Shimmering quartet
In order to create flawless eye makeup, you will need high-quality shadows. Clarins Palette 4 Couleurs are offered in a rich assortment and have delicate shades. The mineral texture of a decorative product, pleasant for drawing, evenly and easily lays down on eyelids. A durable coating takes care of the skin in this area and does not clog in the crease. The combination of flickering, satin and matte shades in one palette allows you to create a variety of images depending on your mood and case.
The product is presented in the following shades:
- 01 Nude;
- 02 Rosewood;
- 03 Brown;
- 04 Smoky;
- 05 Forest;
- 06 Lovely Rose.
Create the perfect makeover
The manufacturer claims that the Clarins Ever Matte SPF 15 matte foundation restores balance and prevents the appearance of oily sheen. A unique plant-based Skin Detox complex is responsible for regulating the production of sebum. Is it really?
Buyers emphasized that the tonal product without any tricks with powders and special napkins copes with the task. But as it turned out, this is the plus and minus of the product. Due to its matting properties, Ever Matte SPF 15 emphasized all peeling and minor skin defects. But this is when you look closely. In general, the face looks pretty decent even after a few hours.
We recommend those who want to enhance the effect of the previous decorative product to pay attention to Clarins Skin Illusion mineral powder. More recently, the brand's key product has received new vestments and improved its formula.
Now the brush does not sink deep into the lid, but takes up much less space, as it fits in the center of the recess. The grinding became finer, the texture literally melts on the skin, forming a velvety veil on its surface, similar in tactile sensations to a light tonal base.
The product is available in 6 shades:
- 103 ivory;
- 105 nude;
- 107 Beige;
- 108 Sand;
- 109 Wheat;
- 110 Honey.
Healthy skin is easy
Do you have 10 minutes? Then devote them to your beloved.
The first step to beautiful skin is the Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel. Buyers claim that the product effectively removes not only cosmetics, but also other contaminants. Its unique formula has been developed taking into account the needs of young skin. The gentle texture does not cause irritation, neutralizes the harmful effects of hard water, which can cause dryness. Contacting with the liquid, the product forms a creamy foam, which gently removes all impurities.
The active ingredients are extracts:
- saponaria - provides deep cleansing;
- Moringa seeds - return the skin to a healthy appearance and enhance the protective function.
3 instant action Clarins masks will be the second step towards your goal.
For dehydrated epidermis, use the SOS Hydra moisturizing formula with Kalanchoe extract. The product restores moisture, intensively moisturizes. After application, the face becomes smoother and firmer. With regular use, premature wrinkles and tightness caused by dehydration will not leave a trace.
For oily and combination skin, a SOS Pure mask based on the extract of fireweed has been created, which absorbs excess fat, cleans clogged pores, making the surface of the epidermis velvety and matte. The rich texture does not dry, and a pleasant fresh aroma gives pleasure with every use of the product.
Unlike dehydrated skin, dry skin is characterized by roughness, increased sensitivity and a constant feeling of tightness. To strengthen the protective barrier, give elasticity and radiance, Clarence specialists created a nourishing SOS Comfort mask with mango oil. In just 10 minutes, the skin will get rid of tightness, gain smoothness and a radiant appearance.
The legendary product that was previously used exclusively at the Institute of Beauty will be the last step towards our goal. Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil is a fast absorbing and light texture face oil for dry skin. Daily use of the product in the evenings as a supplement to a nourishing cream guarantees:
- the disappearance of redness and traces of fatigue;
- tone normalization;
- toning of the upper layers of the epidermis;
- preventing moisture loss.
Novelty "Clarence"
With the advent of summer, almost every girl dreams of getting an even and beautiful skin tone. But you can’t achieve a similar result in one day, and then special tools come to the rescue - tanning. Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster can be used for body and face. Experts and customers recommend applying a rather concentrated emulsion in moderation. To get started, you can distribute a few drops and look at the result.
The popularity of tanning from "Clarans" is due to the composition, which is rich in trace elements and nutrients. Despite the fact that the concentrate is available in two forms, there is no significant difference in the formula. But customers note that the jelly-like mousse for the body works more intensively than for the face.
Practice has shown that the product is in excellent contact with other care products. If we are talking about the face, then you can mix tanning with a nourishing cream. To maintain the desired shade for a long time, it is enough to repeat the procedure 1-2 times a week.
Careers at Clarins: Employee Reviews
As practice shows, behind the external gloss of companies, sometimes the expectations of employees are not met. Of course, each company has its own drawbacks. If you can close your eyes to some, then others are so significant that as a result you have to look for a new boss. As for the Klarans brand, the number of positive reviews is much more negative.
Employees note the following advantages of the company:
- fast development;
- employee interest is highly valued, including financially;
- career growth is possible;
- regular promotion of employees (corporate events, bonuses, thanks);
- sane and friendly top managers (in many companies these are unattainable glamorous individuals who look down on everyone);
- excellent coaching staff explaining the intricacies of the work;
- nice staff.
At the thematic forums, there were some negative comments. They are mainly related to the attitude of some regional managers to ordinary consultants. As people say: "Fish rots from the head" - but this phrase is unlikely to refer to Clarins. Feedback from offended employees suggests that management knows only what they are presented with.
Despite the presence of a small number of bad comments, it has been proven that life becomes more beautiful with Clarence! Miracles happen. This requires knowledge of perseverance, a thirst for continuous development - all that Clarins specialists possess.