Review - I Use Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C To Brighten Up My Skin

Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C is the first Sisley product I have tested and also one of my favourite product that I’m still consistently using.
Although, there are many highly concentrated form of vitamin C serums available in the market but to source for a good one is not that easy after all when topical preparations of vitamin C is greatly important.
The truly good vitamin C serum must comprise of :
- The correct percentage and type of vitamin C used and the pH of the product.
- Highly concentrated, pure and stable vitamin C product that people can easily use at home.
Vitamin C and its stability
Vitamin C is actually quite delicate and it is water soluble, but when mixed with water and exposed to oxygen it isn’t able to maintain its antioxidant activity. In addition, vitamin C rapidly disintegrates when exposed to light.
Although, there are many cosmetic companies have painstaking researched and developed a highly concentrated form of vitamin C in a water-free lotion or cream. But Sisley has successfully created a ‘mix and use’ products that involve mixing vitamin C into a base and applying it immediately while the vitamn C is still active and Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C is the one. I think this way of topical preparations of vitamin C is quite effective, especially for higher concentrations of vitamin C. The irritation potential of such high concentrations of vitamin C is eliminated by including skin soothers and an emollient in the formula.
Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C
Like all other products from the Sisley line, Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence is the result of Sisley’s world-renowned scientific and technological expertise. Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence contains maximum concentration of ingredients, well known for their clearing effects. The formula is based on Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), works to lighten the complexion for a visibly improved radiant complexion. Extracts of white mulberry and scutellaria, both known for their extremely effective clearing properties, are combined with extracts of Licorice which help soothe and soften skin. Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence works very evenly and uniformly on the skin to clarify without dehydrating the skin.
Product claims
Bring luminosity and a unique glow to dull skin. After approximately 28 days, the skin begins to lighten significantly. Each vial contains applications for 7 days.
Method of use
Remove the protective film and twist the upper part (the cap) to break the seal. Press firmly on the cap to pierce the reservoir and release the vitamin C. Shake well for 20 seconds to mix the powder and gel, then tap on the cap to empty out the mixture. Remove the cap. Replace with the dropper. Once the vial is opened, start using it the same day and use for a maximum of 7 consecutive days. Keep in a cool place, away from light.
One application every night. Each vial contains the exact amount needed for 7 applications - one week’s supply. Each box of 8 vials represents 2 months of treatment.
It is designed to keep the vitamin C pure and stable.
Ingredients
Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C contains 5% of ascorbic acid which is a good form of vitamin C that has antioxidant properties.
Morus alba root extract, as known as mulberry extract, some studies have shown that it can help to prevent melanin production. Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, a herbal extract, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin.
Review
Firstly, I will have to give a thumb up on the packaging for Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C. Well done Sisley! It has effectively helped to maintain the high concentrated vitamin C in a stable and pure form. It is so stable even my sensitive skin doesn’t get irritated at all.
Another plus plus point is that Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C contains enough anti-inflammatory agents which can reduce and control inflammation, since inflammation creates free radicals.
As each box of 8 vials represents 2 months of treatment, I will make it a point to use 3 boxes per year.
The result is brilliant. Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C has effectively brightened up my skin and skin becomes more radiant then before. It has also softened the fine lines and wrinkles significantly. It has also helped to boost up the collagen production and leaves a smooth, clear and luminous complexion.
Although it is expensive, but I believe it’s definitely worth it. Nevertheless, I vote Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C as my favourite product of all time, a fantastic product indeed!
Rating
Love it so much!
Will I buy it again? Definitely YES YES YES!!!
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15 Comments
derekpm
July 13th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
Shirleen
July 15th, 2009 at 12:23 am
I’m glad that you really enjoy it. Your generous compliment really brightens up my day.
Tiffany
December 27th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Hi
can i know hw much it cost per box?
Shirleen
December 27th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Can’t remember the exact price, I think it should be $$380 per box.
syamira
July 31st, 2011 at 5:23 am
hi Shirleen,
thank you for a very insightful blog on beauty.
i would like to know, do you use Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C for a duration of 2 month straight?
appreciate if you could share your routine for this particular product.
thank you and keep on blogging, you have done a very noble job helping thousands of people just by doing something you passionate and love about, kudos!
Shirleen
July 31st, 2011 at 11:45 am
Hi Syamira,
Thanks so much for your generous compliment, you make my day.
Yes I will usually complete the whole box (with 8 vials) in 2 months straight. But occasionally, I will only use half the box (4 vials) and keep the other half in the fridge.
Here’s my usual routine :
After cleansing > double cleanse with lotion using cotton pad > Clarins White Plus Gentle Renewing Brightening Peel > Hada Labo Retinol Lotion > Sisley Clearing Essence > Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Serum > Clarins WP Night Cream / Elizabeth Arden Prevage Day Cream
syamira
July 31st, 2011 at 12:33 pm
thanks Shirleen for the awesome reply!
Ash
September 30th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Hi,
I have so many Acne marks on my face. Just want to know whether this product can help me to overcome from this problem.
Thanks
Shirleen
October 1st, 2011 at 12:53 am
Hi Ash,
I doubt this product can totally eliminate the marks, maybe it can only superficially lighten them.
Simone
October 25th, 2011 at 2:08 am
Hi Shirleen,
I’d like to know if I can put it on the fridge?
I need to use it on eye contour or just on the face?
At night I am using complexe aux resines tropicales (sisley/oily skin) after this Vit C and in the morning I am using All day/All Year (sisleY)for uv protection. Please advise about this routine?
Thanks so much!!
Simone
Shirleen
October 26th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Hi Simone,
Yes I actually put in the fridge too. I use it on my whole face and neck including the lower eyelid areas too.
Is complexe aux resines tropicales a lotion? If yes then you will need to use this before Vit C. You only require to use Vit C at night.
Jenny
January 7th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
hello Shirleen,
May I know where to buy Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C?
Or do you have the contacts?
Shirleen
January 7th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Hi Jenny,
You may want to visit any of their 3 counters at Takashimaya, Metro Paragon or Robinsons Centrepoint.
jenny
January 7th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
thanks so much!
Just to check, do you think this essence will be good for ladies in 50s? or will it be too strong? (since there will be thinning of skin)!
Shirleen
January 8th, 2012 at 12:08 am
Hi Jenny,
It’s definitely suitable for ladies in 50s. Vitamin C will not thin the skin.
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