Clarins Active Deals, Sales & Codes in August, 2026

About Clarins

Clarins is a French skincare and cosmetics house founded in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins in Paris (citation:2)(citation:3). Seven decades on, the brand remains family-owned — the Courtin-Clarins family still directs operations — and continues to develop and manufacture every product in France (citation:1)(citation:4). That combination of heritage and independence is rare in an industry where most prestige beauty brands answer to larger conglomerates.

The product range covers skincare, body care, makeup, and fragrance, with over 250 natural plant extracts drawn upon across the formulations (citation:2)(citation:3). From the Double Serum and Extra-Firming moisturisers to body treatment oils and lip colour collections, the emphasis stays on botanical efficacy — all products use plant-based active ingredients as the primary formulation focus (citation:2). Prices begin at roughly £10 for entry-level items and climb past £100 for advanced anti-ageing treatments.

Every order includes a choice of three free samples, with occasional promotional periods raising this to five. Club Clarins members earn 1 point per £1 spent and receive 15 points just for registering — collect 120 points and you’ll receive a £15 voucher (citation:7)(citation:9). Gold-tier members also get complimentary 20-minute in-store facial treatments. The brand’s referral programme gives £20 off to both parties on orders over £80, and an online Beauty Consultation tool matches products to your skin type through a short questionnaire.

Between the loyalty rewards, the referral bonuses, and the voucher codes listed on this page, there are several routes to a lower total at checkout — worth keeping in mind given the brand’s premium positioning.

When’s the best time to buy Clarins?

The brand’s steepest discounts tend to cluster around Black Friday, the Christmas gifting season, and January clearance sales. Gift sets are where the real value sits — limited-edition bundles of bestsellers regularly get marked down by 20% or more during these windows, undercutting the cost of buying items individually. Keep an eye out for flash sales at other points in the year too, where selected lines see temporary reductions without requiring a code.

How do I stack savings on a single order?

Start with a first-order newsletter code — AFNEW10 for 10% off or VCXCLARINS15 for 15% off. You’ll still earn loyalty points on the full spend, and you can add three free samples at checkout without affecting the discount. If a friend refers you, their referral code gives £20 off baskets over £80 and can be used instead of a newsletter code on your first purchase.

Which products should I try first?

Rather than committing to full-size products straight away, use the free samples — three come with every order and cover serums, moisturisers, and more. The online Beauty Consultation quiz matches products to your skin type based on a short questionnaire and saves recommendations to your profile, so you can browse at your own pace.

Are there student or NHS discounts?

Clarins doesn’t currently advertise a dedicated student or NHS programme. The newsletter codes effectively fill that role for new customers, and the loyalty scheme’s points-based rewards apply equally to all shoppers regardless of status.

Is it better to buy direct or through department stores?

Buying from clarins.co.uk unlocks online-only promotions, the full loyalty programme, and the referral scheme. Department stores may run their own Clarins offers, but these rarely stack with the brand’s own rewards. Check both, then go with whichever total comes out lower.