The Bite Magazine - issue 16

E very year, it seems for some people, that the warmer weather brings a deja-vu of summers past recurring over and over again. Irritants such as hay fever, high pollution, humidity, sun- burns, skin irritation, sleepless nights and stress-related symptoms are usually on the agenda. Looking into the skin care in the beauty industry, we can thank Clarins for their Summer Booster collection. This latest new discovery from Clarins sounded just too good to miss out. The idea of a targeted booster for specific skin care needs that can be used in con- junction with any cream, or better still, your favourite moisturiser, face mask or even foundation, is simply amazing. Thanks to the kindness of Clarins, I was able to try each booster and discover their benefits and results. Before starting my trial, I needed to decide which one to try first. I have an idea of the con- dition of my skin so I decided to start with the BOOSTER ENERGY , not because generally I feel knackered but also because I look it too. Having the chance to have youthful, fresher and energised skin seemed too precious an opportunity to pass on. The Boosters are highly concentrated formu- lation and with just three to five drops added to a moistur- iser is enough to activate and release their powerful action while targeting different areas. The Energy Booster looks after fatigue skin resulting from stress, late nights, and hectic and busy lifestyles and helps to tone, brighten, and re-energise the skin. Thanks to its extract of Ginseng, the Booster is great for stimulating and reviving the inner energy and wellbeing of the body and mind. I used the Booster together with my Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream, and the results were impressive, especially the radi- ance and brightening of my skin which had really improved. I loved this Energy Booster so much that I added it to the foundation and body lotion that I use and am really pleased with the results. BOOSTER REPAIR This Booster is ideal for skin repair care. The Mimosa Ten- uiflora Extract is a magic solution to boost strength of the skin and regeneration. It is great for reducing discomfort and redness as well; therefore it works wonderfully against sunburns, extreme climates and salty or chlorinated water. I took the Booster Repair with me on a much-needed spa weekend retreat and applied it after using the hydro-mas- sage and sauna because the skin can become dry and red from the chemicals and steam. It provided a very refreshing feeling and for a change my skin felt really soothed and soft. Admittedly, I added a few drops into my hair conditioner, and it worked great on my hair too. BOOSTER DETOX This is ideal for the recovery and care of congested skin. Its Green Coffee extract from tropical Africa allows the high content of caffeine to detox and revamp the skin. I waited to use this one until after my travel as it is the Booster that works best when recovering from partying or an overindulgent holiday. It works best against extreme pollution, and I found the Booster very good in particular for plumping the skin. I added the Booster to the Multi-Active Night Cream and not only did I see my skin improving in appearance in just a few days but I also felt a very pleasant sen- sation of tightening and lifting almost instantly, which was great. FINAL THOUGHTS I really enjoyed the benefits and results of each Booster and I love the idea that it can be mixed with other activators for a more complete result.They are fun to use and very inventive. I know already that the Energy and Repair Booster will be with me throughout the summer and beyond while the Detox Booster will be with me on those special occasions, events and throughout the festive season to come. To me this sounds just like a great skin care plan to stick with - how amazing! Available nationwide at all Clarins counters and at www.clarins.co.uk CLARINS BOOSTER COLLECTION bite beauty