I am in my early thirties with very much oily/combination skin. However, for some time my skin started to be flaky (really dry on the surface) and I started having deep wrinkles on my forehead. I was advised to get something to moisture the skin. I found this serum to be really light on the skin, not causing breakouts and very effective. I no longer have the deep wrinkles on my forehead or flaky skin. Would highly recommend!

First of all Escentual is the best place on the market to buy clarins it is the best value I have found and the service and delivery are impeccable! And second, This product is a miracle. I have dry combination skin and am starting to get fine lines around my eyes at age 30. I have tried switching to an anti ageing moisturiser but they are all too heavy for my skin and cause me to breakout. This is the only product, used with my cream-gel moisturiser that softens all my fine lines, evens out my dry skin without causing breakouts, I use this every morning and night and it helps my makeup to go on smooth without emphasising my dry fine lines under my eye area and around my mouth. I cannot live without this product!!! Amazing!

I was given a sample of this serum when I was making a purchase of another product. I was sceptical because my skin is frustratingly sensitive and prone to breakouts and reactions to so many products. I have combination skin with a very oily forehead, moderately oily nose and chin and dry cheeks. I also deal with flaking skin on the sides of my nose and between my eyebrows. I tried the serum all over my face and after 3-4 days, my skin seemed to be improving in all of those areas. The sample lasted about a week, so I'm not sure why another reviewer said she only had 2 days worth? The instruction card said to use 1 drop from the dropper and that's what i did. After a week of using this, my oily and dry areas seemed to have become more even and I had more "normal" skin. The flaky areas were almost gone and my sensitive skin did not react...no irritation, no breakouts, no rashes...WOW! After I ran out of the sample, my skin returned to its previous state (oily, dry combo and the flaking) within about 3 days. I went back to Shoppers and bought a bottle of this serum. I think the price is pretty high, but to me, its worth it. I can't begin to guess at how much money I've spent on products that don't work, or make my skin issues worse. Its now been over a week since I purchased the full sized bottle and I'm still as impressed as ever. I'm so happy that I was given a sample to try because I would never have bought it at regular price. I had pretty much given up on all the claims that products make and don't deliver. Okay, okay, I'll stop gushing about this serum. I'm sure you've gotten the picture by now...I'm truly in love! Thank you Clarins! « less

Despite having normal - oily skin, this product works wonders! I am 22 and have the odd occasional breakout. Before using this, my skin looked a little bit dull, often getting redness at the weirdest of times! After going into store to get a new day cream, the woman at the counter said that my dull red-prone skin was due to it being dehydrated and that this serum would help get my skin glowing and radiant again. I have been using it twice a day (morning and night) before my moisturiser to help my skin glow for the past week, and the results are mad! I no longer have an uneven, spotty and dull face, but rather a glowing complexion that is even and blemish free - people have even started commenting asking what I use. I put one pump of the liquid into my hands, warm up by rubbing my hands together and then press it into my face.The serum is undoubtedly pricey, but in my opinion well worth the price tag if you want A list skin. « less

I received a sample of Hydra-Essentiel Bi-phase Serum free to try, but all opinions are my own. I used it morning and night for 5 days (along with the creme), and it left my skin feeling very textured and dry. It did not leave my skin smooth or hydrated as I had hoped. I have normal to dry skin (not sensitive), but this serum made my nose, chin, and t-zone especially bumpy. It also left my pores much larger than normal. However, this serum does have a thin, smooth feel, does not leave you feeling oily, and has a light, pleasant scent. It is easy to apply and absorbs quickly. I stopped using the product and my skin returned to normal in a day or two. Even though this is not good for me, it is a high quality product that may work for you!