Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

[Alixw]

I've just bought myself some of the Beauty Flash Balm and tried it out for the first time this morning. I was expecting miracles - that i would get a nice glow and just looked a bit more awake and refreshed - however this didnt happen!

Was I excpeting too much or do people on here think it's great?!

[idly_enjoys]

It's never worked miracles for me! Nice to have around though.

[pinkkitty]

I've never found it very good either. I usually find that a bit of gentle exfoliation makes my skin look better. That and Bourjois 10 sleep effect foundation.

[nuoyg]

I don't get on with clarins that much either. I agree about the exfoliation, really works for me. I have just been given a tester of the clinique 15 minute turnaround facial mask and think it's the bees knees. Usually use a number 7 face mask (hydrasauna) one day of the week and their microdermabrasion face wash on another day - really rate them but once they've run out may try the clinique one next.

[FUZZYBEE]

My best friend uses that but as a base under her makeup, it must do something because I always comment on her make-up when she has used it.
Not sure about on it's own though.

[nannon]

exfoliate, cleanser, toer, moisturier! should bring a nice fresh glow! deep cleaning face pack once a fornight helps to!!!

[canasta]

I love it! I don't use much make up but use a pea sized blob dabbed, not rubbed in all over my face before using a little eyeshadow, blusher and lipstick. The beauty flash just seems to tighten my skin slightly and as the years are advancing I'm gratefulfor this. I can certainly tell the difference if I don't use it.

[pinkkitty]

My mum swore by flash balm, but then she was in her early 60's. Maybe it's most effective if your skin is starting to sag, but if you're lucky enough to have firm skin still, it won't do anything for you.

[Champagne]

It doesn't work for everyone i'm afraid. It's a shame you didn't try it before buying, as it's hardly cheap.

I happen to love it and it really gives my complexion a real ZING! It's my bestest hangover cure. Hahaha!

A friend tried it though and it made no difference whatsoever.

[mrsj2008]

nope, i thought it was pants too! I'd Always, always, suggest asking for a sample or try of the product before forking out for it. It's a lot to spend if it doesn't work.

[Alixw]

Thank you everyone for your answers!

I'm glad I'm not the only one it hasn't worked for! Will def in future request a sample before i buy!!