Clarins is a beauty brand that prides itself on the simplicity and purity of their products. The company began way back in 1954 by a man who had the initiative to try and develop unique and beneficial creations for use on the face and body using only plant extracts. Clarins is now successfully selling its creations world wide. Because their creations are so pure, the price tag is fairly hefty so it is a brand that I only come in contact with at Christmas time or my birthday when someone is kind enough to buy me a Clarins product. And last Christmas, I was lucky enough to receive the Toning Body balm. The purpose of this product is pretty much what ...  Read the complete review

After having tried and loved the Toning Body Polisher from Clarins, I thought I would splash out on the Body Balm, around £24 for 200ml. I have very dry skin on my legs, which I have a tendency to scratch severely, sometimes until they bleed, so need a highly moisturising, but soothing cream to tackle the problem. I was a bit apprehensive as the cream is highly perfumed - altough all natural - but having had no problems with the scrub of the same risked it. The cream itself is a lovely thick consistency, meaning you don't waste too much when you squeeze the tube. The tube itself is easy to hold and use. The cream is thick, but rubs in easily and disappears ...  Read the complete review