I have always been obsessed with skin care and makeup, but sometimes I just love a certain product/brand so much that I tend not to stray too far. Times, they are a changing! I have stepped out of my comfort zone and am trying something new 🙂 CLARINS!

I have tried Clarins products before and was always quite pleased but for whatever reason, none of them made it into my “must haves” list.

I always hear such great things about Clarins, so I thought I would give them another go. Off to the Clarins counter I went and as usual at beauty counters, I was greeted by a pleasant, beautiful woman that was more than happy to help me pick out a few great products.

~What I got, what I think so far and official write up from Clarins~

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Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Light Reflecting Foundation SPF 10 $39USD

So far I LOVE this foundation! It is very light but covers very well.  I never feel like I have heavy makeup on.

This light-reflecting, oil-free and hydrating foundation perfectly combines mineral and plant ingredients to create a naturally radiant complexion with light to medium coverage. Clarins Light-Optimizing⁺ Complex and Pink Opal Pigments, combined with a unique blend of ingredients, continuously hydrates and protects skin resulting in a beautifully radiant and perfectly even complexion.

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Everlasting Compact Foundation SPF 15 $40USD

I was a bit concerned with this product at first, at the fear of it being to heavy as it is wet/dry.  To my surprise, it is so light and because it has the wet aspect to it, it does not leave a powdery look to your skin.  I am really happy with this product.

A high-performance foundation with an ultra-fine, silky-soft, wet and dry texture which guarantees flawless make-up for 15 hours non-stop. The complexion is luminous and even, fine lines and small imperfections are concealed. The skin is moisturized, supple and comfortable. Make-up colour remains fresh-looking and radiant all day long.

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Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch  $35USD

To me, this primer is exactly the same as Benefits Pores no More primer.  It Primes, so I guess I like it like.  Primers are boring to talk about :p

Award-winning primer is the perfect combination of make-up and skin care. With an ultra-light texture, this wrinkle-smoothing formula leaves an imperceptible veil over the skin’s surface—filling-in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores. Skin becomes even, flawless and foundation-ready. Use alone or mix with your foundation.

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Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate $35USD

The sales lady recommended this for under my eyes to keep the makeup from seeping into the lines. That’s right…I call them lines NOT wrinkles! 😉 Anyway, I’ve applied it a couple of times so far and I don’t really see the benefits.  I think it’s just a fancy primer in a nice twist tube. I will keep using it since I have it, and I will apply to one eye to see if there’s a difference between the two. I will make sure I include it when I do a proper review.

This magic corrector is rich in dermaxyl ®, a line correcting peptide, that can be applied directly onto lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores throughout the day to keep your complexion smoother and brighter with instant and long-lasting results. Perfect to diminish the appearance of facial expression lines with line-filling Acacia Micro Pearls. Slanted tip makes it easy for targeted application.

 

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“Special” Eye Contour Balm $36USD

This eye moisturizer is SUPER moisturizing! It keeps my eyes looking fresh all day. It does not leave a greasy feel. I bought it because I noticed that my eyes seemed a bit dry these days. Not usually a concern of mine, but our skin is always changing so make sure you update your products as needed.

Clarin’s creamy-rich, age-fighting balm — including a “special’ blend of Gingko Biloba, Chicory extract, Aloe Vera and Cereal Seeds — smoothes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet while protecting the delicate skin on eyelids and eye contours. Works day and night to help keep skin smooth. What a comfort!

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Eye Revive Beauty Flash $46USD

I bought this just for fun.  I have the beauty flash balm as well (for the face). Does it really work? Well, I’ve used it twice now, and I can’t say I’ve noticed any sort of dramatic difference, but then again, maybe if I didn’t have it on I would have looked worse! haha.  I will have to wait and apply on a day when my eyes are looking really drab to see if I notice a difference.

Clarins’ quick ‘lift” for tired eyes — with refreshing Rose Petals, Lily and White Tea extracts — helps to minimize the look of dark circles, tighten eye contours, and de-puff. Hydrates and protects the delicate skin around eyes, while chasing-away the appearance of fine lines. Keep it in your emergency kit.

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~  Gift with Purchase! ~

Wow!  What a Great GWP!  All deluxe sample sizes! Face wash, Day and Night time moisturizer, Serum, hand and nail cream, a small sample of an eye gel and a cellulite control lotion…and of course, the token makeup bag 🙂

I am super excited to try out my new products this month and I will definitely write a review in a month or so once I’ve had some time to form a proper opinion.

If anyone already uses any of these products, I would love to hear your thoughts on them! Please comment below.