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3.7

416 reviews

66%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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description

Instant radiance. For Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily skin type. Cream texture. Apply morning and/or evening. Also acts as a make-up base. 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. Olive and Witch Hazel extracts help smooth the skin’s surface, diffusing the look of lines and wrinkles. Soothing Bisabolol helps restore skin’s youthful glow. Preps skin for perfect make-up application and hours of luminous wear. Restores skin’s youthful glow. Diminishes signs of fatigue. Smooths and soothes the skin.

ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, Limonene, Isoeugenol, Ci 15985/Yellow 6

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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8 years ago

This is definitely an added luxury product for me, but I do really like it and will continue to purchase. I've gone through multiple tubes.I have a good skincare routine, so I don't notice a big...

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue



5.0
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9 years ago

Clarins Beauty Flash Bal: This stuff is GREAT! I use it every day BEFORE putting on any minimal makeup - and it keeps makeup fresh all day! It seems to serve as a filler, but very natural...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

I got this as a part of their set. I liked it, they say you can use it multiple ways - as a basic moisturizer, as a mask or as a primer. I used it mostly on top of my moisturizer and prior to...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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9 years ago

I'm very glad I got a smaller size of this on a deal, because otherwise I'd be kicking myself for spending that much money on a product that essentially does nothing for my skin. I understand that...

About reviewer (429 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I really hated this. I has a very silicony slip which tell me I could break out from this but over everything It smells so bad I still could smell it hours laters. Very annoying. Had to wash my face.

About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

I got a few samples and only tried those but i was fairly disappointed. It did absolutely nothing for my skin. It felt dry and sticky and it rolls off my face if i rub. I did not see any...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

it is a nice pick-me-up product, but it only makes a difference for the first few times you use it, plus you have to be carefull not to roll it off your skin when you apply foundation on top

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I purchased this when I was looking for a "clear makeup" type product. At first I was disappointed with Flash Balm because I thought the texture and the scent were like Embryolisse Lait-Crème...

About reviewer (826 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I've been using this little gem of a product for several decades and still absolutely cannot be without it. I use it as a 20 minute mask before doing my makeup for an evening out and it hydrates...

About reviewer (316 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

My skin: Dry-combination, light rosacea , dry patches, dull with large pores and black dots all over my nose area (Hmmph!) This product makes it: Bright, glowing, even and...tight?! This...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

Ahhh, the most mysterious of hyped products...count me among the mystified. The point of this product eluded me for years and yet I kept buying it, hoping that one day I'd experience its magic....

About reviewer (260 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

i love this product. the important thing to remember with it is that you cant use it every day, and you shouldnt rub it in. the way i use it is usually for special occasions or when i want to...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I see a notable difference when I use this. Normally, I mix it with a tiny bit of foundation to even out my skin tone. One morning I forgot, and was thinking I looked tired and a bit not like...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

An excellent all rounder I use occasionally as a mask and primer but more frequently as a booster when my skin is troublingly dry. It's pricy for the small tube but since I've run out I've noticed...

About reviewer (133 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

Great product for a face mask. Left on for 10 minutes, rinsed off and left my face feeling very refreshed. Skin feels soft and a slight healthy glow. Haven't tried this under makeup yet but will...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

I used this product 20 years ago and thought it was nothing special. As my face has aged lol, I thought I'd give it another go and see if I got results. Nothing! I honestly don't know what all the...

About reviewer (203 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

it helps tightening up the skin when I feel tired and gives a nice glow. It is quite heavy and clogs pores if used daily so I keep it for emergencies, sort of rescue serum. careful with make up...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

I am not sure what I need/use this product for. Luckily I was given this as a gift, so I didn't have to spend any money on it. I am always worried when I am applying it, in case I rub it in. And I...

About reviewer (784 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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10 years ago

This product is a no-go for me, which is disappointing given all the rave reviews I read about it. I got this as a sample, so luckily I didn't waste any money on it. 1. You have to PAT it onto...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

At first I was disappointed like some of the reviewers: I followed the instructions to the letter, did not rub, but still when I tried to apply my foundation it seemed to flake off along with the...

About reviewer (1070 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel