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Lightweight hydration layer that boosts absorption of actives.
Lancôme's Clarifique is a dual-phase essence — shake to blend the water and oil phases — featuring French beech bud extract (a botanical ingredient L'Oréal patented) and salicylic acid for pore refinement. The biphasic format delivers both water-soluble and oil-soluble actives in a single step. Lancôme's take on the K-beauty first-treatment essence, filtered through French luxury sensibility.
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Clarifique Dual Essence by Lancôme is formulated for normal, combination, mature skin. Lancôme's Clarifique is a dual-phase essence — shake to blend the water and oil phases — featuring French beech bud extract (a botanical ingredient L'Oréal patented) and salicylic acid for pore refinement. The biphasic format delivers both water-soluble and oil-soluble actives in a single step. Lancôme's take on the K-beauty first-treatment essence, filtered through French luxury sensibility.
The key active ingredients in Clarifique Dual Essence are Salicylic Acid. It's known for: Patented French beech bud extract — L'Oréal exclusive and Biphasic — oil + water delivery in one.
Yes, Clarifique Dual Essence targets dullness, pores, fine lines. Patented French beech bud extract — L'Oréal exclusive
Clarifique Dual Essence retails for around $82, which places it in the premium range for essences. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: Contains alcohol denat. and fragrance; €82 for an essence — luxury positioning.
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