Clarins HydraQuench Cream: the Perfect Partner for HydraQuench Serum Bi-Phase

I've been using Clarins Hydraquench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase mornings and evenings to bring a little suppleness back to my skin so when I got my hands on Hydraquench Cream, I knew they'd be perfect together. Think of the instant refreshment from a Thermal Water Spray straight from the fridge, well this duo do that and more. This is hydration on a much deeper level. 

Clarins Hydraquench Cream - 50ml - €47 (Pictured 40ml)

Normally housed in a heavy weight blue glass jar to match its serum counterpart, Clarins Hydraquench Cream, for normal to dry skin, boasts an SPF 15 and works a charm at quenching thirsty or tired skin, replacing lost moisture and bringing elasticity back.

The active ingredients in this luxurious cream are hyaluronic acid: which plays an important role in redressing tissue dehydration, Katafray bark: to work on the skin's barrier function, Sorbier tree bud: to combat dehydration, fend-off wrinkles and improve radiance and E3P Complex to act as a daily defence against pollution.

Clarin's HydraQuench Cream - A cool drink of water for your fizzog

If you're looking to give your complexion a refreshing moisture boost, to increase radiance and combat pollutants then this Clarin's HydraQuench duo has you covered. 

Are you a Clarins Skincare fan? Tried the HydraQuench range yet? 

Vichy - Aqualia Thermal Light

A little while back I had the very real pleasure to be invited to meet with Vichy experts and skin care analysts. While there my skin was tested with one of the fanciest handheld machines I've yet to encounter in the world of beauty and my 'prescription' was made up.

Of the products recommended for my 'normal with a dry T zone tendency' skin, Aqualia Thermal Light was the one that excited me most. In a heavy weight, frosted blue jar, this lightly scented, easily absorbed cream has worked wonders for me.

After six week's use, there's still some goodness left.

I've found that a little goes a long way, although my skin isn't normally dry it has absorbed every last drop of Aqualia Thermal each time just like water. It leaves no greasy or shiny residue, just a soft, comfortable hydrated feeling that lasts throughout the day, even under my make up. The fresh, clean scent is exactly what I like from a face cream too.

What Vichy say: 


Aqualia Thermal Light combines Vichy Thermal Spa Water and a micro-encapsulated delivery system of Activ Hyaluronine to improve the diffusion of moisture into the surface of the epidermis. The skin feels replenished with water, as if continuously hydrated by misting micro-sprays. It feels refreshed and velvety soft, free of the sensation of tightness all day long.

If you've been suffering with tightness, dryness or the effects of harsh products (facial peels for example) Aqualia Thermal Light is the very cool drink of water that your skin will Thank you for. 


Available in all good pharmacies for €21.86 or online from McCabes.