Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

...few of my friends had Clarins products on their bathroom shelves and not having encountered the brand before, I asked them their opinions. One of my best friends has very fair skin, being a red-head and she also has problems with sensitivity - so when she explained how Clarins used high quality ingredients with a more than above average percentage of natural plant extracts and that she'd never had any bad experiences with them - I decided to give ...
...having had success with various Clarins cleansers, toners and moisturisers without any bad reactions from my skin, I was looking for something which would brighten up my skin after one too many late nights or lack of sleep. Of course there is no substitute for 8 hours sleep, but sometimes we do need a little help to make up for our excesses! This seemed a good option to try. The Product and its claims: The main statement made by Clarins is that ...

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Until very recently I'd never tried a single Clarin's product and until even more recently I didn't believe that beauty products really could work miracles. So what has caused the cynic in me to disappear? My in laws gave me a birthday present that is a pretty little pink box containing a number of Clarin's trial size products. It was in this little box that my miracle beauty product lurked, untried and untested by myself until about two weeks ago, ...
...wasn't quite sure what it was for. I am, of course, talking about Clarin's "Baume Beaute Éclair" or more commonly known as "Beauty-Flash Balm" (BFB). Then a couple of weeks ago I was at a two day work conference and the overnight stay resulted in some pretty serious drinking with some pretty stunning hangovers and an almighty lack of sleep. The following day one of my friends looked gorgeous, totally radiant, fresh, revitalised and youthful despite ...

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...and dehydrated. I read about Clarins beauty flash beauty balm: on here (ciao) actually. It sounded really effective, and the kind of product I was looking for: something that makes your skin look healthy and youthful. Therefore, I located the nearest clarins retailer and bought myself some. - The premise of the beauty flash balm, is that it brightens and tightens your skin, erasing the signs of fatigue and stress. It's intent is to be a 'pick ...
...wasted more money. As Clarins claim it 'will give your skin radiance in a flash' I expected more from it: at least more of a significant visual difference. I couldn't help but feel very disappointed and disgruntled at wasting £22.50. On resigning myself to the situation, my money was gone and I was stuck with it. I began to quite like the product. I like the discreet healthy glow: saves the hassle of going for a walk on a chilly day; to get the ...

L0BSTER_QUADRILLE 01.10.2005 · Read full review
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...for an hour or so to see if your skin reacts like mine to the ingredients. I don't normally have sensitive skin at all and use most beauty products with no problems, so it must be something in the Clarins product that just doesn't agree with my face, unfortunately. ...

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=== CLARINS BEAUTY FLASH BALM === **THE SECRET OF INSTANT RADIANCE** I bought this quite a while ago after reading some very good opinions on the product, and after a while the balm kind of got pushed behind some newer items which I bought and placed in my bathroom cabinet. I was sorting this cabinet out the other day, and there it was. I had totally forgotten I had bought this. Now Clarins is not at the cheap end of the market, but I had read ...
...and red box. I find Clarins products simple in their packaging, but they do come with a very good reputation. Tried and trusted I'd say. Clarins have been in the beauty business for over forty years, and they use the purest plant extracts in their products. The tube of Beauty Flash Balm which is white with red writing on is four inches high, quite small for the price tag. The cream inside is pink, and slightly pearly in appearance. It is thick in ...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 30.01.2008 · Read full review
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...I can honestly say that Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is probably my most loved product and is a staple in my make-up box. Clarin's is one of the brands where the 'pay for what you get' saying is the absolute truth. The Flash Balm is packed full of natural ingrediants and is suitable for the most sensitive of skins (which mine is). The recommended application is once to twice a week and it can be used as a fine layer under make-up or as a thick layer ...
...fine layer under make-up whenever I've got to look my best and want my make-up to last. For best application, and I've had advice from a Clarin's professional on this one: 1) Apply a small amount of moisuriser to freshly cleansed and toned skin, if you have dry skin, otherwise this step can be skipped. 2) Wait for the moisuriser to dry. 3) Get your make-up ready standing by, you need to act quickly after its applied (no time for rummaging through ...

SAMELLIS21 14.04.2002 (05.11.2002) · Read full review
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...looks dull and tired. Clarins claims that this product does the following: - Promotes immediate and long-lasting radiance. - Firms and helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles. - Smoothes and softens skin. - Strengthens and refines the contours of the face; skin regains firmness and suppleness. WHAT IS IT? ********** This face cream is in fact a balm, it is slightly thicker in texture neverthelsess it absorbs very easily and leaves you with ...
...HOW TO USE IT? ********** Clarins suggests two ways, you can actually apply a thin layer of this on your face, without rubbing, and follow straight away with make up otherwise if your sins show too much you can apply a much thicker layer, exactly like a mask, and let it absorb for 10 to 15 minutes then rinse with warm water. To be honest with you the first way is the only that I have tried, firstly because thank goodness my skin was that bad I ...

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...and beauty. *********************************** Clarins are known for their good quality products...and their high prices. If you visit a Clarins counter and let one of their usually snooty assistants talk to you about products you might be lucky enough to walk off with some free samples to try. Alot of the time though if they dont like the look fo you for whatever reason theyll fob you off and say 'oh we dont give samples' Theyll only say this ...
...allergic, pop to your local Clarins counter and use a tester, dab the balm along your jawline or any part of your face that is sensitive and see how it goes. You could do this a few times at different times in the month to see how your skin is reacting. BFB comes in a white tube with the print in red. Amongst all the other beauty products on the Clarins counter the BFB can be difficult to spot so don't be afriad to ask for what you want. Sometimes ...

NataliePhelan 29.05.2004 · Read full review
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...I have used many Clarins products over the years, and generally speaking I do rate Clarins very highly. Their Beauty Flash Balm though leaves a lot to be desired. I do feel it is vastly expensive for what it does .... (nothing) and it certainly does not live up to the hype. But then ,maybe my expectations were just too high. This aside, I also feel that Clarins could do more to promote their product in terms of its packaging. A plain white tube/box ...

mightymuffin 31.03.2007 · Read full review
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A friend of mine had been ranting on about how she wanted to try this product. I had seen it on a daytime TV programme as a 'wonder-cure' to make you look like you've had 8 hours sleep. On a shopping trip, there was an offer where you buy 2 Clarin's products and get some other trial-sized goods for free (many many department stores so this). So we bought one each and split the freebies. I had hoped that it would be wonderful and transform my face… ...
...give me a healthy glow when I wore it under my make-up and my make-up did last longer. So it lives up to that claim. The instructions say to use a thin layer under make up 2 - 3 times a weeks and you can also wear it as a beauty mask for 10 - 15mins once a week. Personally, instead of wacking on a layer in the mornings, I have mixed a small amount of BFB and moisturiser in a separate small tub and slap that on before my make up. It works for me ...

tiger13 13.05.2005 · Read full review
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...to try it out! Clarins is a well-known and highly respected brand in the make up industry. Their ranges of products are all of an extremely high quality and value. Although their prices are on the high end of the scale, their products are well worth the money. So what is this Flash Balm? Clarins states that this Beauty Flash Balm will -Promote immediate and long-lasting radiance. - Firms and helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles. - Smoothes ...
...the face; skin regains firmness and suppleness. - Make-up looks exceptionally radiant. My first thoughts on Flash Balm, is the name, which came across as a product that works quickly and effectively. On the instructions it explains the product in more detail and states that its packed full of natural ingredients such as Algae extracts, Olive, Rice and Witch hazel. Also on the instructions, it says that the application of the balm is to use it ...

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I have read various magazine articles on Clairns Beauty Flash Balm and they all were extolling the virtues of this amazing invention. To be truthful l didnt really know what they were going on about and why this lotion was so amazing! I was feeling flush one day and l thought ld purchase it. Now this product is expensive theres no 2 ways about it - 30mls was approx.£24 - not cheap. The packaging is the usual red and white Clairns trade mark tubing. ...
...not going toward flash packaging! I bought my tube on the internet at the island-trading.com web site - but rest assured it is available from all good Clairns counters and stockists. So what exactly does this miracle worker do? It helps revitalise sluggish pasty skin, and it helps in the removal or discolouration and fine lines. I must say l really noticed a diffence in wearing this product. Although it is expensive - it does last a long time. Put ...

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Advantages Gives skin an instantaneous radiant and healthy glow., Improves skin's texture, Make-up lasts much longer Disadvantages If used in combination with Clarins' oil-free foundation, the foundation may form fine flakes when applying over balm. As female consumers, we are frequently bombarded with advertisements relating to beauty products, professing dramatic and immediate results. It is aptly named beauty FLASH balm, as results are instantaneous. ...
...often found that I do not even have to apply liquid foundation, as one's skin texture is markedly improved. Fantastic for those of us who love a natural look! Its main advantages include:- Gives skin a radiant, healthy glow; Firms skin texture; Make-up lasts longer; Improves elasticity of skin and Reduces lines However, more often than not, these promises do not amount to much. ( Despite the hefty price tags accompanying these products! ) I can honestly ...

customtattooblue 28.09.2007 · Read full review
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...it's not very greasy-a plus! LASTLY...The price..yes it is pricey retailing at £22.50 for 50 ml. But a lot of te time you can get sample 15 ml bottle which last a long time(these are available at clarins salons) also the price is definatly worth how much you get. ...

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I was first introduced to Clarins Beauty Flash on my wedding day - the beauty salon applied it before my make-up. I had never really tried any Clarins products before because of the high price of the products (Beauty Flash being about 23.00), but since then I have never looked back!! Beauty Flash is a fresh smelling cream, with a consistency between a lotion and a cream. It is smoothed over the face immediately before applying make-up - you do NOT ...
...over your skin. If you prefer you can also use a moisturiser, but I find that this isn't required. Once you have your face on, it will stay put for as long as you stay up!! It sets foundation, eyeshadow and eyeliner and gives your complexion a lovely glow. For a treat, every few weeks you can use it as a face mask - this is only for the very rich or very extravagant as using Beauty Flash in this way uses quite a lot. It's great for giving the skin ...

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