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With the addition of the brand’s iconic Double Serum, Clarins’ new foundation is packed with skincare benefits while delivering glowy skin. Which is exactly why Stylist editors are loving it right now.
There’s an exciting innovation dominating the make-up industry right now. We’re seeing more and more brands super-boosting their foundation formulas with the addition of skincare ingredients, meaning alongside dreamy finishes and coverage, each swipe of a make-up brush brings actual skin benefits, too.
With so many brands launching skin-meets-make-up innovations, it can be confusing to know which ones are worth the investment. But a recent Stylist meeting unveiled that there’s one specific foundation numerous editors on the team are reaching for. Despite only launching earlier this year, Clarins’ Double Serum 2-in-1 Hybrid Foundation, £49, has quickly become a go-to for the Stylist team, and with good reason.
Unlike other skincare-boosted formulas, this Clarins option comes in a double chamber bottle, meaning you can actually see the skincare serum that is being added to your foundation. Even better, the skincare in this case is Clarins’ iconic Double Serum. Originally launched in 1985 and having gone through nine iterations (the brand has continued to improve the formula in line with new advancements in the world of skincare), this cult serum works to leave skin plumped and radiant.
When it comes to the foundation itself, the finish works alongside the serum, delivering luminosity to skin. And the bottle has a clever adjustable dial that lets you control the level of coverage you desire (high, medium or low) while automatically adjusting the amount of serum to ensure you’re getting the right amount of skincare. A big hit with the Stylist editors, here we explain why it has become a firm fixture in our make-up bags…
Alix Walker, editor
“This is the first foundation that’s turned my eye in years. My skin is dry, dull and generally fairly tired-looking (sorry, skin!), so this clever cocktail of dewy foundation and iconic, thirst-quenching skincare is genius. You can tailor your ratio of foundation to skincare with simple twist (unsurprisingly, I go heavy on the serum) and the result is happy, healthy holiday-skin in a bottle.”
Alix wears shade M2W
Hanna Ibraheem, beauty director
“I’ve long been a fan of Clarins’ Double Serum; it leaves my skin bright and bouncy. So when I heard the brand had incorporated it into their latest foundation, I knew it’d be a winner. While the serum already brings a level of luminosity, the pigments in the foundation are mixed with microcrystals to deliver an extra healthy-looking glow that makes skin look almost juicy. I also love how you can adjust the level of coverage every time you apply it, making it the perfect base option for anything. I’ve found just one pump is enough for my face and mask, and buffing it in with a densely-packed Kabuki brush is ideal for a flawless finish.”
Hanna wears shade M6W
Susan Riley, head of brand
“I don’t love many foundations – often too cakey, too thick – but the texture of this is amazing. Also the colour… I matched online and was sceptical, but even if you think your shade is too dark for you, once you blend it gives you a really healthy glow. I’m addicted to it.”
Susan wears shade L6W
Kitty McGee, executive fashion & beauty director
“I typically have quite dehydrated skin so often go for very lightweight foundations, which are prone to fading throughout the day. What I love about Clarins’ Double Serum Foundation is that it’s so hydrating, but also offers a high level of coverage, which really does last all day.
“Plus, despite the great coverage, it doesn’t feel heavy on skin at all and sets with a gorgeous glow. I use on pump on my face and neck, buffing it out with a foundation brush, and it sets with a luminous finish.”
Kitty wears shade L5W
Susanne Norris, deputy digital editor
“I’m not exaggerating when I say this product has completely changed the way I use foundation. Before I started using it, I was absolutely a BB cream lover and would only use foundation for very special occasions (read: about twice a year) as I hated how heavy it felt on my skin.
“However, this foundation has totally changed that. Thanks to the serum infusion, it feels so lightweight while still providing brilliant coverage. As a result, I’m now using foundation at least twice a week as I just love the way this looks/feels on my skin. It’s my new go-to and I’ll be re-purchasing it time and time again.”
Susanne wears shade L6N
Images: Stylist; courtesy of brand
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