Active Tonic

1. Morning and evening, straight after cleansing, before anything else goes on.
2. Apply with a cotton pad to the face, the eyes and the neck.
3. Blot your face dry with a tissue or a paper towel.
4. Follow with your serum, then your cream, then sun protection in the morning.
5. Stop if your skin feels irritated. It exfoliates gently, but it does it every day.

My skin is sensitive. Can I use it?

Cellcosmet recommends Active Tonic for all skin types except sensitive skin. It exfoliates gently, but it does so every day, and the formula contains fragrance and essential oils. If your skin flushes or stings easily, skip this step and go from cleanser straight to serum.

Does it replace my exfoliating scrub?

Largely, yes. The micro-exfoliating action works a little every day rather than a lot once a week, which is easier on the skin. If you also use a stronger exfoliant, space the two out and watch how your skin responds before making it a habit.

Where does it go in the routine?

Straight after cleansing, morning and evening. Apply with a cotton pad to the face, eyes and neck, blot dry with a tissue, then apply your serum and your cream. In the morning, sun protection is still the last step of all.

Does it contain alcohol?

Cellcosmet states the formula is made without volatile alcohols, silicones, parabens or dyes. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, which is why the brand steers sensitive skin away from it. The texture is fluid and watery and leaves no film behind.

Where can I buy Cellcosmet in Canada?

Clinique Évia stocks the Cellcosmet range at 9283 rue Thimens in Pierrefonds, Montréal, and ships across Canada with free shipping on orders over $150. If you are not sure whether your skin counts as sensitive, Émilie offers a free 30-minute consultation, by video anywhere in Canada or at the clinic.

• Cellcosmet recommends it for every age and all skin types except sensitive skin.
• Fluid, watery texture. It leaves no film on the skin.
• The formula is fragranced and contains essential oils, including neroli and lavender.
• It is a daily micro-exfoliating step, so a separate scrub is rarely needed.
• Free of silicones, parabens, dyes and volatile alcohols. Made in Switzerland by Cellap Laboratoire.

• Gentle micro-exfoliating complex. Provides a gentle micro-exfoliating action that lifts dulling surface cells, without a scrub or an acid.
• Rose extract. Tones the skin and refines its texture, so the complexion looks clearer and more even.
• Chamomile flower extract. Named high in the published ingredient list, alongside the rose extract.

• Format. Cleansers & Lotions
• Size. 90 ml or 250 ml
• Skin type. All Skin Types
• Brand. Cellcosmet
• Sold at. Clinique Évia, 9283 rue Thimens, Pierrefonds, Montréal. Ships across Canada.