Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

3 2 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I ‘One with the power of two’ states the huge success that is the Clarins ‘Double Serum’. Awarded no less than fifty- seven prestigious beauty awards from worldwide publications, it’s a tough one to beat. Impressively, one is sold every thirty seconds worldwide (*Aug 2012 – May 2013). The two formulas in one serum, which is automatically mixed upon application, provides hydric and lipidic system delivery. Water and oil based formulas combine to replicate the model of our natural skin’s hydrolipidic film. As a result, our levels of both elements are restored and replenished making the skin look instantly revived. Your skin’s vital functions will be notably boosted with the help of twenty plant extracts. This will then lead to firmer skin, smoothed out wrinkles and a more even complexion. A true glow-giver with pores appearing less visible as a bonus. Newest to join the Clarins family is the ‘Extra Comfort Anti Pollution Cleansing Cream’. Designed for skin that is affected by urban aggressors on a daily basis, a common problem in our busy city lives. Pollution from your surrounding environment and general free radical damage are tackled in this innovative product. Moringa seed is the key ingredient to detox pollution whilst shea butter and mango adds to the richness this cleanser feels on the skin. Comforting, purifying and radiance boosting, your skin will be clean at epidermal level whilst being protected from further pollution related damage. One of my personal favourites is the ‘Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner’. Suitable for all skin types, this is a toner with extra benefits. Use after cleansing, this fluid closes the pores and freshens the skin, as you’d expect from a toner. But what’s great about it is the light exfoliation action that goes to work at the same time. Instead of using harsh scrubs and particles that can scratch the skin, this toner will gently remove any excess dead skin from the surface, thus renewing it on a daily basis. Tamarind fruit acids eat away those surface cells whilst white nettle tightens the pores. Your face is then perfectly prepped for serum and moisturiser application, and in fact, making themmore effective. On to makeup now and a product that you simply must give some attention to is the ‘Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base’. An incredibly lightweight cream but don’t let that fool you, this product has a subtle strength. From the very first application onto the skin, this will blur any imperfections and illuminate your face instantly. It also has skincare benefits; hydrating katafray bark extract from Madagascar and pollution is fought off with white tea and lapsana extract. Optical brighteners are infused into this product in the form of a wondrous ingredient called ‘High-Lumitec Complex’. This is sure to be one of the quickest ways for us to cheat 8hrs sleep, in a tube! Three shades are available depending on your skin concern; ‘Rose’ will work with all skin tones to brighten, ‘Champagne’ will counteract redness and ‘Peach’ restores vitality to dull or lacklustre skin.