good day sunshine.

Nearly three years ago, I made a happy {and pricey} discovery while roaming the makeup aisle in Nordstrom: the Clarins counter. Though I am far from a beauty product junkie, I fell head over heels for their products. The pricetags may be steep, but I include it in my beauty budget. Why? I'm considering it a long-term investment in my skin and a short-term investment in my happiness.

Last week, I ran out of my Clarins Multi-Active Early Wrinkle Cream, so I knew a trip to Nordstrom was in order. This cream has been my go-to for years now, so I knew right where to find it. Imagine my surprise when I found a much taller, slimmer bottle to the right of it which also had SPF! I was ecstatic. Cue the entry of Clarins Multi-Active Early Wrinkle Correcting Lotion with SPF 15 in my daily routine. 


Many moisturizers with SPF cause me to break out, so I was anxious to see how my skin would respond. After a week, I am happy to say this $58 investment was worth every cent. I haven't had any blemishes {outside of the "ohmygoshwe'removing" ones}. Because of the pump feature, I find this lotion bottle much easier to "ration" than the cream jar. The amazing smell remained the same in both formulations, so color me happy yet again. Above all, the SPF on a daily basis is absolutely essential for me. Eliminating a step by combining my daily moisturizer and an SPF will save me time in the mornings--and keep me safe at the same time. It's a definite win-win.

What investments do you make in your beauty routine? Do you have another favorite lotion with SPF in it? Share your secrets, friends! xoxo {av}

9 comments:

  1. Oh I must try this, I just got their SPF 50 spray sunscreen and it's a dream!

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  2. YES! I love that spray cream--it is the bomb dot com :)

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  3. god i love clarins. it's the only brand aside from lancome whose sun products do not break me out! i also love their radiance plus self tanner for face!
    xoamy
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  4. And it's more difficult for bacteria to grow on the cream. I know it's disgusting to think of it, but ever since I studied Microbiology in college, I'm against cream jars, since they are directly exposed to environmental microorganisms and the product must be renewed faster to avoid having extra bacteria tampering with your skin.

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  5. Can you use it around the eyes? I have some "crows feet" that I've been trying other products on. Maybe I'll give this one a try?

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  6. My investment would be Estee Lauder's Idealist Skin Refinisher. I'm more of a vitamins/supplements girl so this is the only pricey skincare I use. I don't have a favourite lotion with SPF because my skin is so oily that I avoid using one.

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  7. I definitely invest in Clarins, Bobbi Brown, and Ole Henrickson's Truth Serum with Vitamin C. It is a wonderful product that also is easy to ration out with it's pump bottle! My Dr. Jart Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm has SPF 25 on it, so I do get some extra coverage there.

    XO

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  8. Feel like having that "ration" option is such a huge bonus!

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  9. Thanks for sharing this - I love to hear other people's product reviews! Out of curiosity, how long does it take you to go through a tub of Clarins? I'm using a Rodan + Fields regimen right now, but I'm open to other options :)

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