REVIEW: Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

The other day I bought a Clarin's set and you can see this here. I originally wanted the set for the Daily Energizer products but included was a Beauty Flash Balm. I've heard good things about this but I've also heard quite a few bad things about this where people claim that is doing nothing even though it's been their best seller for 20 years so I've never really bothered about it. Until now.

I didn't have high expectations for this because like I said, I've read many blog posts claiming that it's pretty useless and a waste of money. This claims to 'give you an instantly brighter complexion, firming, toning and erasing any traces of dull, lifeless skin and fine lights. It promotes a radiant complexion and long lasting, incredibly luminous make up.' I used this after moisturising and before foundation last Sunday before I went to work and I loved how it immediately erased my pores and made me look more awake. I also loved the way it felt on my skin but I thought 'hmm, is it worth £28?' It wasn't until I returned home from work and looked in the mirror that I realised how perfect this product is. My make up looked as flawless as it did the moment that I applied it 8 hours later. I don't know how it did it, but it did. Primers are great at keeping make up in place but I don't find that they keep make up look fresh and bright but this product does. Normally when I return home from work my skin looks tired and a bit of a mess but it literally looked amazing and I was in such shock. The only problem is, I can't get enough of this product and once this tube has ran out I know I'm going to have to buy another one which is definitely not good for my bank balance. I think the hype surrounding this product is definitely worth it and I can't believe that it has bad reviews. But I will say that my skin type is combination and dull. So maybe if your skin type is similar to mine then you should definitely give this a try!
You can buy this balm here for £28.00.
Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts on it?
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