Overview

Clarins originated in France back in the 1950s, and the company’s international popularity reached a high point in the 1970s. Over the years, Clarins has introduced many botanical and medically based formulas, many of which can have beneficial effects on the skin. For the purposes of this review, AntiAging-Reviews.com decided to review one of its most popular anti-wrinkle formulas, called Extra-Firming Day Cream. This product is intended mainly for women over 40 and promises to increase the skin’s firmness while protecting the body from free radical damage.

 Featured Ingredients

The main ingredient in Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream is the complex known as Stimulen. Stimulen was first invented as a medical treatment to help burn victims recover from their injuries by stimulating the production of collagen in the skin. Though powerful, we have to wonder if such a clinically based formula may be too harsh for those with normal skin types. Since Stimulen has been invented, several other powerful collagen boosters have been invented, which may be more sensible choices for the everyday consumer. These include Glucosamine Complex, Hyaluronic Acid, and Lifting Spheres among others.

This formula, like many of Clarins line of products, also includes botanically based antioxidants to protect the skin from the future effects of aging. While many of these botanicals do help with protecting the skin, it would be most helpful if the company offered an anti-wrinkle formula that contained Green Tea, White Tea and Grape Seed Extract. These specific botanicals are among the most powerful skin protectors available.

 Web Site Description

The Clarins company web site contains plenty of information for consumers interested in botanically based skincare products. Fortunately, the site includes a complete listing of ingredients, as well as a glossary to help define some of the botanicals used in the Clarins line of products. However, there are no scientific studies, which could be helpful for those looking for research about the ingredients. In addition, there is no pricing information and no way to purchase Clarins directly from the web site, meaning that most consumers will have to find the formulas at a retail store, which can be inconvenient and more expensive.

 Positives

- Plenty of useful information on the web site

 Negatives

- May not use the best collagen boosters

- No Hyaluronic acid for optimum moisturization

- No scientific research or free trial offered

 Conclusion

While it is hard to come up with negative things to say about Clarins and its Extra-Firming Day Cream, due to the company’s dedication to using botanical ingredients, this formula left us wanting more. Even though Stimulen is an intriguing choice, there may be other, more powerful ingredients that can fight wrinkles more effectively.