Showing posts with label splendours. Show all posts
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Sunday, 25 August 2013

Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gel - Crystal Pink





I am a bit late in reviewing this. These Crystal Lip Gels were part of the limited edition "Splendours" collection - you may remember that I absolutely sang the praises of the Splendours eye palette! I have been using this lip gel all throughout summer, and has become a staple as part of my everyday make up!

Despite the name "Crystal Pink", this is a beautiful candy apple red gloss. I have been loving this because unlike regular lip glosses, this one isn't thick or sticky. It is so comfortable to wear. The consistency is much thinner than that of a regular gloss; looking at it, it reminds me of jelly!

The lip gel has a blackcurrant scent. It is so lovely and sweet! The gel gives the most lovely, subtle glossy tint to the lips and it really quite natural looking. I have been absolutely loving this! The only downside is that the glossy tint does not really last that long on your lips before you have to re-apply. It is a very generous sized tube though.

You may still be able to get this at your nearest Clarins counter. Clarins are very quickly becoming my favourite brand. From what I have tried of their makeup so far, it is of very good quality and quite luxurious packaging. Yesterday I purchased a few skincare items too and I am very excited to try them out!




I am also quite intrigued to try the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector, which are also lip gels from their permanent collection. They are perfect for those of us who want a lovely glossy sheen, without the stickiness of wearing lip glosses!

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Clarins Splendours Colour Quartet & Liner Palette


Recently I decided to treat myself to a kind of "high end" eye palette. I was thinking of getting a Lancome Hypnose palette, but this turned my head at the Clarins stand...

This is my first ever Clarins product. Even the outer packaging is so luxurious! The palette comes in a little velvet pouch, and there is a card with a couple of looks you can try with these shadows.


It is difficult to capture this gorgeous palette as I keep getting the reflection of the window in there! But it is a beautiful sun dial design, it looks so sophisticated and beautiful. Now of course to show you what's on the inside!


These shades are absolutely beautiful. As you can see there are four shadows and one liner shade. I love the patterns on the shadows too.


I cannot express how much I adore these shades. The gold shade is a particular favourite of mine. It's so unusual.

These are the cards showing a couple of different looks you can try. I have been using this to follow the smokier look, and it is absolutely fantastic.

My one criticism is that I am not really fussed on the eyeliner as an actual liner. I have been using it to darken my outer corner and contour. That is just my preference as I have to have my gel liner on every day!


I have been wearing this palette every day! In the mornings going to work I just sweep the two lightest shades over my eyelids. My absolute favourite is wearing all the shades together as seen in the above photos. It is perfect for summer and I am absolutely delighted with this palette! Clarins has totally won me over, and I would love to try out more of their products!

Has anyone else tried out this palette?