Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum 50ml

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum 50ml is a lightweight, dual-phase hydrating serum designed to plump, refresh and visibly improve thirsty skin. Two complementary hyaluronic acids — paired with Clarins's signature plant actives — deliver an immediate burst of moisture and longer-term hydration support.

About Clarins

Clarins is a French family-owned beauty and skincare house founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, originally as a beauty institute focused on plant-based skincare. The brand has remained committed to its botanical heritage. The Hydra-Essentiel range is Clarins's flagship hydration line, and the Bi-Phase Serum is its most concentrated hydrating treatment.

Key ingredients

• Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid (low molecular weight): penetrates deeper into the upper layers of the skin for inside-out plumping.
• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate: a longer-lasting hyaluronic derivative that supports surface moisture retention.
• Organic Leaf of Life (Kalanchoe Pinnata) Extract: a Clarins signature plant active, known for its hydrating properties.
• Organic Saffron Flower (Crocus Sativus) Extract: rich in polyphenols, supporting skin's natural defences.
• Glycerin and Betaine: classic humectants for additional hydration.
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate & Tocopherol): antioxidant protection.

Key benefits

• Intensely hydrates and plumps thirsty, dehydrated skin.
• Smooths the appearance of fine, dehydration-related lines.
• Refreshes the complexion and helps revive a healthy, glowing finish.
• Refines skin texture for a softer, more refined surface feel.
• Lightweight bi-phase texture — shake to combine — that absorbs quickly without stickiness.

Who it's for

This serum is designed for all skin types that need extra hydration — particularly normal-to-dry, dehydrated and stressed skin. It is a smart year-round addition to any routine, but particularly welcome in winter, in air-conditioned environments, after long-haul travel and following heavier active treatments (retinoids, acids, vitamin C).

How to use

1. Cleanse and tone the skin in the morning and evening.
2. Shake the bottle well to combine the two phases of the serum.
3. Dispense one or two drops into the palm and warm slightly between fingertips.
4. Smooth gently over face and neck, working outwards from the centre.
5. Follow with your usual moisturiser. In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml
• Format: Bi-phase hydrating serum
• Skin type: All, especially dry / dehydrated
• Range: Hydra-Essentiel
• Brand: Clarins