A busy Oxford Street beauty hall would not usually be my first choice when choosing a facial but it seems I’ve been missing a trick! Quick and effective skin pick-me-ups during your lunch break? What’s not to love?!

Clarins really have got this spot on; set back from the shop floor in a beautifully lit alcove, with just the right tempo of music (blurring the bustle of the customers rather than trying to mask it) I instantly began to relax. The pristine product bottles all sitting perfectly with the labels facing forward did wonders for the neat-freak in me too!

There is a choice of 8 different 30 minute treatments, all tailored towards our most common skin needs. I felt like I needed them all! So my therapist Claire, helped choose the best treatment for me based on my concerns and her observations.

I had the Skin Care Workout facial- Claire described it as having all the effective products and massage techniques from the Clarins Spa cleverly condensed into a time-maximising session. It was so relaxing, I didn’t feel like I was in a department store at all, and my skin loved it! The best part for me was having the Clarins BB cream and mascara applied at the end so I didn’t feel ‘naked’ heading back through the beauty hall!

The Clarins Beauty Bar is really worth a visit; great for a quick skin boost or pre-event prep! It’s also ideal for last minute skin ‘emergencies’ (you need to book but availability is good because of the short time slots). I walked off with a clear explanation of what products were used and why, a future treatment plan, and a smile! I’ll definitely be back.

To find your nearest Beauty Bar by Clarins call 0800 036 3558 or visit www.clarins.co.uk

All 30 minute treatments £25 each