Review: Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream For Face

As I mentioned in a previous post I bought couple of items in the Escentual 20% sale and the time has come to now review them.
 I've been using the Clarins sun wrinkle control cream for face SPF 30 for about two weeks now and although i've still only used it a couple of times I thought i'd tell you how I feel about it.

It smells and looks pretty much just like an ordinary sun cream. It does have quite a thick consistency but actually blends really nicely and quickly without leaving you with white streaks all over your face. You really don't need to squeeze much out as a little goes a long way - even with generous application.

I find that my face does end up still looking rather shiny/greasy after applying the cream, even though its all blended in nicely and doesn't feel greasy at all. I like to leave about 5minutes after applying before putting on my makeup to make sure it's all sunk in properly. However, even if putting on makeup pretty much straight away it applies over the sun cream no problem. It doesn't feel like the sun cream is being rubbed off or interfering with makeup at all. Big plus!
I have found though that if I apply it too close to my eyes or over my eyelids it can irritate them a bit and make them water a bit but that's easy enough to avoid.
I've sadly not had a chance to use this anywhere really hot to see how well it protects my face but have been wearing it during the sunny days we've been having here in England (yay) and i've not suffered from any redness from the sun.

I like using this product and think it works well but i'm not overly convinced its any different to just using a normal sun cream on your face. Am I wrong in this? Are they made differently?

Do you use a facial SPF? If so, which one?

Mini Escentual Haul

Escentual have recently had 20% off everything on their website and I finally decided, after much umming and ahhing, that it really would be rude not to take advantage of their offer.

I bought Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream for Face SPF30 and treated myself to the greatly desired Diorskin Nude BB creme.

(Apologies for the awful photos!)
I've wanted to try the Dior BB creme after sooo many other bloggers raved about it and because I'd quite like to have something a bit lighter to wear when on holiday or when its pretty hot here.
The facial SPF was something I must admit I hadn't realised really existed until fairly recently - i've always just used ordinary sun cream (and hated it) or moisturiser/foundation with SPF, which doesn't really seem like enough protection. So once again, Caroline's blog filled me in and provided some good recommendations. I'm hoping this will provide me with a good level of sun protection whilst allowing me to still be able to wear my make-up and not leave me with a horrible greasy, sticky face!
I've only just received this through the post as I only ordered them on the last day of the offer (took me a while to persuade myself it was too good an opportunity to miss so sorry i'm telling you about this after the offer has expired...) so i've not had a chance to use them yet but I will post reviews once I have =)!

Did any of you take advantage of the 20% off offer? What did you buy?