Clarins are a name always associated with high quality, and so when I was recently given the opportunity to try a few items from their current range I was excited to see how well they lived up to their good reputation.
I was sent two of the new Instant Light Lip Balm Perfectors (£18.00 each) which are ultra-absorbent balms designed to illimunate the lips.
They contain nourishing mango and shea to leave lips moist and soft, Vitamin E to protect and a natural peptide to help leave the lips looking fuller.
Rosewood is a lovely neutral and natural looking discreet shade which I think works perfectly for a day-to-evening look.
The shade I was most excited to try was My Pink - this is created using sensitive pigments which react to the PH level of your lips creating a bespoke pink shade just for you!
I really love the idea of a shade that is exclusively yours, and I found this to be a really lovely natural look - I have worn this every day since it arrived and not only does it feel pretty but it has certainly helped my lips to retain moisture more and feel generally healthier.
I was also given the chance to try the Clarins Everlasting Foundation (£27.50) which promises to maintain coverage evenly for 18 hours!
It contains bamboo powder which has a mattifying effect on the skin, while also minimising the appearances of dark spots and skin imperfections.
I found this to give fantastic even coverage, and I was very impressed with how long wearing it truly was - I wouldn't say it lasted quite the full 18 hours but then I probably put it to the test more than most as I spend my days with a toddler pawing at my skin and I have a tendency to touch my face a lot throughout the day meaning I rub my make up off a lot...but it lasted very well, in fact much better than my usual foundation and so I would not hesitate to switch permanently to this foundation in future.
A little goes a long way and provides great coverage, so the bottle would last for quite a while...I found the foundation to be impressively light on the skin too, which is a welcome change for a foundation providing such good coverage.
For more information on the range, please visit www.clarins.com
Have you tried any items from Clarins current range that you'd recommend? As always, I'd love to hear from you.
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