Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

I use a selection of skin care brands not just one and always happy to try new products. BUT the Clarins Beauty Flash balm is my one constant in my skincare range, wonderful stuff!

Love this stuff, can't get enough of it. It has almost taken over my napoleon ore-foundation skin primer as a base. Now I usually alternate between the two. Goes on well, does what it says and seems to tighten skin.

I regard this as a bit like a superpower - you don't use it on a daily basis but when your skin really needs a boost it's wonderful. I particularly like it after long flights or beach time - it's a balm - recovery & soothing.

I love BFB! Its the perfect way to set your makeup for the longer, lasting look. BFB will leave your skin looking radiant and fresh. Its Clarins version of primer - but better!

Beauty Flash Balm is what I would call a miracle product. I don't know how it does what it does, but I can always rely on it to brighten the dullest most tired skin. It also provides the perfect amount of moisture. It's a win!

This is the best cream ever!! I have mature skin and have been using this product now for at least 5-10 years and it does exactly what it says it will do. It is perfect over your moisturiser and fantastic under makeup. Your skin glows and feels smooth and youthful. I use it daily. A must for any daily skin care routine.

I was a bit confused when I satrted using this product. I got in free in a Clarins gift pack. Now that I've used it a few times I love it but I tend not to use it everyday. I use it particularly when I look tired or my skin is having a bad day. Its good on the dry bits and evens out skin tones

I'm never really sure what these balm products are supposed to be used for so I've been using this almost exclusively as a primer. I hear it can be used as a mask too but when I found out how much this cost (I was lucky enough to be gifted it) I nearly choked and couldn't bear to use that much of it again if it wasn't going to aid my makeup finish.

As a primer it is GORGEOUS. I leave it a tad wet and immediately apply my base as as it dries it sort of bonds with the colour and helps it to set. It gives an amazing finish. I haven't had any oily or drying affects from this product at all. It's perhaps a tad thicker than primers I'm used to but really I cannot fault it in this regard.

My main issue is the price. For the same price I could get a dedicated primer that it's just great but phenomenal, or for much less I could get an equally great dedicated primer. Yes this is a multitasking product "supposedly" but I wonder how much of that is marketing.

I have used it as a mask a couple of times and I didn't really get any effect either positive or negative from it. Also, again, there are better and cheaper dedicated masks that can be left on or wiped away with a tissue.

I never use things as a pick-me-up because I usually have makeup on and if I remove it I generally run through my entire routine anyway so there's no room for those types of products in my life.

Maybe I'm just a big fuddy-duddy though and like things to have a specific job and not try to be an everything product.

This is a cult product, but I find on my oily skin it needs to be used sparingly. It's great for tired skin, as a primer, or can be used as a mask.

This product is brilliant! So many companies have tried similar things to copy this stand out performer, but this is truly the best. When I wear it under my foundation, people constantly tell me how good my skin looks. Its hydrating, helps your foundation glide on and gives that healthy flawless finish. Especially good if you work in air conditioning and get dehydrated.