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Clarins Beauty Flash Balm = Emperors New Clothes?

53 replies

3timesalady · 07/02/2011 17:01

I can't see any difference. Nothing. Nada. Am I doing it wrong or is Mr/s Clarins sitting in their expensive office laughing at all of us?

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valiumredhead · 07/02/2011 17:06

It's shite! Does NOTHING on me, not a thing!

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3timesalady · 07/02/2011 17:21

This adds fuel to my notion it's a big joke! Hmmmmm. Envy

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bibbitybobbityhat · 07/02/2011 17:22

I tried it once and haven't bothered again. Infact I left it so long in its tube it eventually had to be thrown away.

headfairy · 07/02/2011 17:24

Doesn't work for me either, you're much more likely to get a result if you splash very cold water on your face for a minute, then slap on some moisturiser.

cornsilk · 07/02/2011 17:24

It's great under foundation or tinted moisturiser

cyb · 07/02/2011 17:26

I love it

perks me right up

this divides Mn

brimfull · 07/02/2011 17:27

Goddess of makeup Lisa Eldridge says it's one of her favourites .
I was surprised .
Apparently it's all about how you put it on.

Finbar · 07/02/2011 17:27

I used the cheap substitute version from Superdrug today and two people cone that when I've used teh Clarins stuff -you be the judge!

cyb · 07/02/2011 17:28

yes you dont rub in but smooth on generously the slather foundation on top

sometimes your foundation might pill a bit if not compatible

cornsilk · 07/02/2011 17:28

you've got to put foundation straight on while it's still wet for best effect

cyb · 07/02/2011 17:29

you and me corny

we've always been LIKE THAT

frigadoon · 07/02/2011 17:29

eh?

frigadoon · 07/02/2011 17:30

the "eh?" was for finbar!

headfairy · 07/02/2011 17:30

well that's it then, I don't do it properly. I use mineral make up so I can't slap it on top of damp skin.

Finbar · 07/02/2011 17:31

'commented' not 'cone '( how the hell did that happen?!)

brimfull · 07/02/2011 17:33

still confused finbar
so people commented when you were wearing the clarins or the superdrug?
and good comments?

explain woman

HollyBollyBooBoo · 07/02/2011 18:01

Couldn't agree more, just don't see what it does. I've ended up using it as a face mask (slap loads on for 10 mins) just to use the tube up. Still don't think even that does anything.

SingingSands · 07/02/2011 18:03

I put it on overnight on any spots I feel coming on, works like a charm!

cornsilk · 07/02/2011 19:13

lol cyb Grin

BelligerentGhoul · 07/02/2011 19:17

I like it - I mix a tiny bit with a tiny bit of foundation and it seems to make my skin a bit more bright looking.

BitOfFun · 07/02/2011 19:22

I've got some four year old Mac strobe cream somewhere- does that do the same thing?

hattymattie · 07/02/2011 19:28

I think it makes my eye bags less baggy (or maybe it's just wishful thinking).

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3timesalady · 07/02/2011 21:18

OK, as a Lisa Eldridge worshipper I'll try again tomorrow, will apply loads & hurriedly apply foundation a-top (with Countdown theme tune in my head).

But if no joy, that's it, Clarins! I'll designate you to handcream. So there.

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porcamiseria · 07/02/2011 22:28

its shit

their tingted moisturiser however is FAB, and not too costly either

lololizzy · 08/02/2011 01:33

dreadful. makes me go all red and stingy.