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Clara Fontaine

Clara covers beauty, health and fashion. Her guides cut through label claims to the seals, ingredients and cuts that make a real difference.

Clara Fontaine writes Comparolo Magazine's buying guides on Beauty & Health, Fashion & Accessories.

Articles by Clara Fontaine

Down or synthetic for a child’s winter school walk?
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 8 min read

Down or synthetic for a child’s winter school walk?

Check the route, wait time and outdoor play at school before replacing a coat. Removable layers help with the shift from standing in wind to walking or sitting indoors.

Clara Fontaine
The 10,000-lux light therapy lamp test starts where you sit
Buying guideBeauty & Health 9 min read

The 10,000-lux light therapy lamp test starts where you sit

Manuals can pair a close position with 30 minutes and a farther seat with two hours. SAD evidence is modest, so persistent low mood deserves clinical assessment alongside any lamp.

Clara Fontaine
Are your child’s shoes too small? Check in two minutes
How-toFashion & Accessories 8 min read

Are your child’s shoes too small? Check in two minutes

Use the usual socks and allow 12 to 15 mm beyond the longest toe. Winter boots need a fresh check with their lining and the socks your child will actually wear.

Clara Fontaine
A down jacket’s warmth depends on the grams inside
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 9 min read

A down jacket’s warmth depends on the grams inside

Ask for size-specific fill weight in grams, then inspect baffle depth, cuffs and hem for cold spots. Down suits dry cold and low pack weight; wet commutes usually call for synthetic insulation.

Clara Fontaine
A post-summer skincare routine should earn its actives
Buying guideBeauty & Health 9 min read

A post-summer skincare routine should earn its actives

Check whether your skin is tight, flaky or stinging before you spend on treatment serums. Packaging, tolerability and UVA protection often matter more than the highest percentage.

Clara Fontaine
The school rainwear test starts with a puddle
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 10 min read

The school rainwear test starts with a puddle

Toilet independence should guide the choice between a one-piece suit, bibs and waist trousers. Check reflective details, machine-wash care and growth room before paying for premium fabric.

Clara Fontaine
Rain jacket ratings translated into wet journeys
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 9 min read

Rain jacket ratings translated into wet journeys

A 10,000 to 15,000 mm fully taped shell covers most regular urban journeys. Backpack users and wet hikers should prioritise 3-layer construction, ventilation and reinforced shoulders.

Clara Fontaine
A school backpack is fitted, not grown into
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 9 min read

A school backpack is fitted, not grown into

Take books, not just the child, to the shop. Trunk length, strap placement, and reflective areas decide comfort and safety for first-graders. Used bags can hide worn padding and tired frames.

Clara Fontaine
Europe’s summer sales are best for boring buys
DealsFashion & Accessories 9 min read

Europe’s summer sales are best for boring buys

Neutral colors and simple cuts earn their place. Check whether the prior price is real, then watch the calendar: late July usually brings steeper cuts and thinner size runs.

Clara Fontaine
The hair dryer specs that actually affect drying time
Buying guideBeauty & Health 9 min read

The hair dryer specs that actually affect drying time

Airflow moves water; wattage alone does not. Weight and balance decide comfort long before motor specs do. Attachments matter more for styling than raw power.

Clara Fontaine
A men's watch should fit your life before your status
Buying guideFashion & Accessories 12 min read

A men's watch should fit your life before your status

Wrist size and daily habits narrow the field faster than brand prestige. Mechanical movements need servicing; quartz just runs. Water resistance decides how carefree daily wear feels.

Clara Fontaine