Clarins Instant Smooth Foundation

Having searched high and low and trying nearly every foundation under then sun, I've finally found one that to me does EVERYTHING a foundation should. Usually I end up with either shiny looking skin, or it's too dry and you can see lines where it sits in the folds or your eyes etc. Whereas with the Instant Smooth Foundation from Clarins, it goes on uber smooth, perfectly evening out your skin leaving it soft to touch. It's not too dry, not too moisturng, it seems to have found the perfect balance, giving you a really natural look and feel so as not leaving you with that heavy 'caked on' look, but still evening out your complection. Lightweight enough to use as a one ...  Read the complete review

This is the product that got me back into using foundation - i used to use the Prescriptives personal colour blend one, but it didn't seem to be making that much difference as the coverage is very light indeed, and i'd gone back to using tinted moisturiser plus concealer where needed. I had a sample of the Clarins product in a magazine while i was on holiday in mexico, and as my skin tends to go blotchy in high humidity, i thought i'd give it a try and was so impressed with the results that i rushed out and bought a jar as soon as i got home! The full size product comes in a lovely frosted glass jar with a screw top. Looks great in the bathroom, although not ...  Read the complete review