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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


5.0
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13 years ago

Received luxury sample as GWP couple of years ago. Although it's much raved about never bothered to use it as I didn't feel a need for it. Was going to sell it on Ebay. Then one day I was curious...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel



4.0
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13 years ago

I was really pleasantly surprised by this product. I got it as a free sample with purchase and didn't really understand its purpose. But then I tried it and loved it. I put it on in the morning...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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13 years ago

My skin is quite sensitive and this has always worked wonders. At very first I was put off my the smell, but I have never had any issues with it. I have used this cream consistently for around 7...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

Absolutely fantastic as a primer - I haven't tried many of those, but this one is beautiful. The ones I did tried were to gooey, greasy and sticky. This one is just like any moisturises accept...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

This product is very good. Not a miracle product but a very good primer. I always just thought that Smashbox was the best primer on the market until I tried this. I would rate this more of a 4.5...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

Yeah... I don't see what this does. I don't see the "brightening", "fresh" effect that people and magazines keep talking about. That said, I haven't used is as a mask so far. I have only used it as...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Kinky, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I gave this a fairly bad review. But now (10/03/2012) I'm rewriting it. Because after a bit more experience with this product, I've grown to like it. Love it even. Lately I've been feeling a bit...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Pros: Perfect if you have to go to work after a heavy night Cons: I hate products in plastic tubes - what can I say? Originally recommended by a friend, I was in my early 30's when I first...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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13 years ago

Mostly dreadful experience with this. I know friends that swear by it but for me I broke out in tiny lumps and bumps under my skin. Eugh. Plus I didn't notice any difference when wearing it! It...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I got this as a last recourse after my retin-A did quite a number on my usually combination skin. I've been having sensitive, dry, and flaky skin for over two weeks. This flash balm really...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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13 years ago

Hmmm i'm torn, it's no good as a mask, kind of good for foundation, a bit thick in consistency, however overall good product. maybe repurchase when i'm older as i think it's an older generation...

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I just began using this product. I have combo skin, that is usually pretty clear. I love the dewy look and i believe this helps give me that look. First of all you only need a pea size amount. ...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther


3.0
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13 years ago

it is over hyped, i currently have it on as a face mask because i find it to sticky under make up as a primer.i find my skin looks nicer after ive applied my shiseido spf 30 sun screen! get a...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesHazel


1.0
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13 years ago

I received a sample of this and glad I did. Over-hyped product! They say it's in all the makeup artist's bag! Did nothing for me.

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

I LOVE THIS!!!! I have been using Beautly Flash Balm for a few years now. I don't use it every day but I do use it for special occasions or when I feel like I need a pick me up! I particulary...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

This is another Clarins product that I've never actually purchased...I've got so many sample tubes of this from GWPs, including a full sized special edition one with Swarovski crystals - so I've...

About reviewer (1747 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

I don't like products that don't do what they say they're going to do. False claims and hype just annoy me. This is Clarins' own description of this product: "The ultimate pick-me-up for tired,...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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13 years ago

Got this as part of a Clarins deal on at the time so didn't have to fork out any extra for it. Lucky for me! It smells nice and the packaging looks very nice - very luxurious. However, it did...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

Recently picked this up after hearing good things about it, and I'm definitely not disappointed. I've been skipping foundation on days that I use this and I find that my skin looks great; it looks...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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13 years ago

I like this. I said I would buy it again...but only if I won the lottery. It's just too expensive. I have a little mini one that my mom gave me and it brought back good memories of trying it years...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen