15/09/2014

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

This balm has been sat in my dressing table for quite a few months now, for some reason I just never had the incentive to try it and with me being a self confessed Clarins addict an all this wasn't normal. So one morning I spotted it and thought I would give it a go, it didn't disappoint.


Clarins describe this product as:

"The ultimate pick-me-up for tired/stressed skin - Clarins best-selling radiance booster helps eliminate signs of fatigue in a flash! Instantly moisturises, brightens and tightens facial contours so skin looks rested and relaxed".

You are meant to apply after cleansing and toning so it pretty much acts as a moisturiser however my skin is often on the dry side so I felt I needed a little more moisture than just this on it's own so I have been applying a thin layer of moisturiser before I apply the balm. When applying the balm you are not meant to massage in, just literally sweep a layer over your skin and then go on to apply your makeup afterwards, the reason for this is that the balm acts like a film so needs to sit on top of your skin. I like to think of this balm as more of a primer in my routine. It leaves a very smooth finish to the skin giving the perfect base for your makeup, it is quite mattifying and doesn't leave any greasiness or residue. It is designed to tighten wrinkles and contours which it definitely does, I don't currently really have any wrinkles but fine lines around the eye area etc are noticeably better after using this product. 

You can also use the balm as a mask, apply a layer over the face and leave for around 10-15 minutes and then rinse away. I haven't yet tried this balm as a mask yet but to be completely honest if I need to use a moisturiser alongside this product when applying in the morning I can't imagine it will be that moisturising when used as a mask.

All in all, I really do like this product. It does everything it says it's going to, it acts as a perfect primer for makeup, it brightens the skin and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. However and the Clarins addict in me is gonna hate me for what I'm about to say, but I wouldn't re purchase this product. There's just something missing for me and for £29.00 I would want a product that I absolutely love and can't fault and this is just meh for me.

What do you think to the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm?

7 comments:

  1. I've been really wanting to try Beauty Flash Balm for the longest of times, but every time I go to buy it I stop myself. I know it's a bit of a 'cult' product but I never hear anyone rave about it particularly. I suspect that like you i'd just feel there was something missing for me x

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    1. Hi Fifi, some people absolutely love it but it just wasn't right for me. Clarins often do smaller bottles as a free gift with some purchases so it's worth looking out for those offers if you want to try it xx

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  2. This sounds like a great primer, I always mean to look at Clarins primers as I've heard great things but just haven't got the chance to. I'll be sure to check this out next time in a store x

    Beauty with charm

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    1. Hi Alina, it's a really lovely product just wasn't right for me. The instant light primers are also really lovely xx

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  3. Nice review :) I've been wanting to try this for a while, but I wasn't sure if it was worth the price tag or not... Would you say it made your make-up last longer?

    Sophie l SophieMLoves

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    1. Hi Sophie, it didn't really make my makeup last any longer than usual but it did give a really great base to apply makeup to. Honestly I would say it isn't worth the price tag, it's worth maybe going into Debenhams or somewhere similar and getting one of the girls to apply it for you just so you can get a feel for the product before spending your pennies xx

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