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Home » Skincare » Cleanser » Clarins White Plus HP with Sea Lily Extract

Clarins White Plus HP with Sea Lily Extract

May 13, 2010 Paris B 6 Comments

Clarins has updated their White Plus HP line with the addition of sea lily extract. Sea Lily? Apparently research by Clarins shows that it can block the melanin tunnel thereby helping to control melanin production.

Anyway I got curious so I looked up Sea Lilies online and all I turned up were references to a crinoid which is a type of marine animal with “arms” that makes it look like a lily. The sea lily shown by Clarins (as on the box above) is of a flower which I was told is found and grown mainly in Brittany, France. So, its all a bit puzzling. That aside, lets see how I found the products.

Now, these were all sample sizes. Generous samples, but personally not enough for me to see if it was arresting my melanin production or making my skin brighter. I maintain you need at least 4-6 weeks to see results from any skincare. So I will just tell you how each feels.

Clarins White Plus HP Pearl to Cream Brightening Cleanser

This is a cream based cleanser. Foams up a treat but does leave the skin feeling a little dry. Immediate moisturizing is highly recommended. There is a strong fragrance but then, most Clarins products have a fragrance.

Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Moisture Day Emulsion SPF20

This is the day cream. I found it quite nice on the skin. Don’t use too much or it can be a bit oily. A pea sized amount rubbed between my palms is about right for me. Its nice that its got SPF20 but I personally find that insufficient so I always top up with proper sunscreen.

Clarins White Plus HP Protective Day Screen SPF40 PA+++

This is the sunscreen from Clarins that protects the skin against UV rays and helps to brighten the skin. The sample lasted me about 3 uses (I’m generous with my sunscreen use) and I did find that my skin smarted a little if I spent too much time in the sun. If used primarily indoors, its fine. I won’t use it for outdoor activities.

Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Brightening Night Cream

Upon application, I liked this cream although it felt a little thick. I warmed it up between my palms and it felt fine on my skin. However, I found it quite strange that in an air-conditioned room, I woke up with my facial skin feeling quite tight. I thought it was a one off but it happened a couple of nights while using this cream so I did not quite like that.

All in all, I thought the Clarins White Plus HP line was alright if you can handle the scent. With long term use one might possibly see positive results as desired. Personally, I prefer the Clarins Hydraquench range. It seemed to give me better results 🙂

Have you used the Clarins White Plus HP line before? Do you have an experience to share?

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. When not blogging about beauty or life beyond 40 find her talking about feeding dogs real, wholesome food. Connect with us on social media at Instagram.

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  1. Juan says

    May 13, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    i got their samples from this line before and i was totally put off by the strong scent. didn’t like it at all.

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  2. YSK says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    wow,how do u get so many samples???I’m currently using their day emulsion,not bad but it’s SPF 20 only and expensive(50ml=RM190)

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2010 at 1:59 pm

      I wouldn’t use the day emulsion in place of sunscreen to be honest. For me, thats just moisturizer and I always apply another sunscreen on top of it 🙂

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  3. steffy says

    May 15, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Did you try the whitening essence?

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2010 at 2:01 pm

      I think I did – but it was too ineffectual to make much of an impression on me for the short sample test period unfortunately.

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  4. AnT says

    May 18, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Hey Paris!

    I tried the perfecting whitening corrector of this range
    After finishing the whole 7ml to bits, it did lighten a little of my new pimple scar! LOL 🙂
    Will not consider getting it since it’s too pricey :p

    xoxo

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