LF Says: ★★★.5
As a devoted connoisseur of luxury beauty, I’ve tried my fair share of products, and I know when something truly stands out. The Clarins Double Serum has earned a permanent spot in my beauty routine (both day and night)—it’s perfect for my sensitive skin and checks all the boxes. Sure, no product can work miracles or turn back time, but this one comes pretty close, keeping my skin looking and feeling hydrated and its luminous best.Â
The French truly have a way with skin care, and the Clarins Double Serum is proof. First introduced in 1996 as a dual-chamber bottle, this iconic product has cemented its place as a skin-care essential globally. Its newest version stays true to this legacy and ahead of the curve in my humble opinion, with 27 power-packed active ingredients that promise brilliant results.
Understanding its benefits
When I first saw the claim of being a “Complete Age Defying Concentrate,” I was skeptical—let’s be honest, you can’t stop aging. But after using the serum for two months and making it through 3/4 of the bottle, I was impressed.
The serum is very hydrating, and what I love is how quickly it absorbs into my skin— perfect for layering.
The serum boasts an interesting formula: 95% natural-origin ingredients, 22 plant extracts, and for the first time 5 pure active molecules. While these claims may feel a bit vague, the science behind the formula is compelling—and especially relevant today, as more of us, myself included, are opting for natural ingredients over harsh chemicals. Its bi-phase texture cleverly combines water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients to mimic your skin’s natural hydrolipidic film—the layer that helps protect your skin from external stressors.
You can apply just one drop, morning and night on clean, dry skin. Easy, luxurious, and backed by some serious formulation expertise—it might just deserve this hype.
My verdict
The serum is very hydrating, and what I love is how quickly it absorbs into my skin— perfect for layering. Making it a dream for those who are always on the go and want to skip the wait between skincare steps before moving on to their moisturizer and SPF. I started to see a difference in my skin texture, hydration levels and over-all glow after 2-3 weeks of disciplined use.
Although this serum is designed for more mature skin, it’s perfect for anyone dealing with dull or dehydrated skin. It’s suitable for all ages, skin types, and ethnicities—whether you have normal, oily, dry, or combination skin—and works to firm, smooth, hydrate, and brighten.
It’s definitely a luxurious product, and the price reflects that. But if you’re over 30, it’s a good addition to your beauty arsenal. Of course, no product can work miracles or turn back time, but the Clarins Double Serum has not failed to keep my complexion glowing and nourished.
LF Says: ★★★.5
The Clarins Double Serum 9 retails for INR 6,200 for 30 ml, INR 8,800 for 50 ml & INR 11,500 for 75 ml. Available online and in-store at Shoppers Stop, SSBeauty, Tira, Sephora and Nykaa.
