I'm a complete sucker for a deal and a couple of weeks ago my hawk eyes spotted a promotion at the Clarins counter in my local Boots. One of the three products I picked up was the Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector (and breathe) in #02 Apricot Shimmer. These little tubes are basically glorified lip glosses, yet all the hype I'd heard about them made me want to go ahead and try one anyway. Naturally I picked the peachiest shade of the three, and here's why I'm loving it..
The Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector are touted as a 'softly textured lip gel' which is a better way for me to describe what I'd say was a gloss-balm hybrid. Although all of the names have the word 'shimmer', it doesn't translate in the slightest onto the lips. The texture is absolutely gorgeous- it's semi-thick without being gloopy or sticky (bonus!) and applies beautifully for a smoothed-out, plump finish. It leaves the lips shiny but not overly so, and provides a hint of colour while also letting your natural lip colour shine through. I haven't felt the need to wear this over any lipsticks but I'm pretty sure it would look great paired with any nude shade to amp up the hydration when wearing a more pigmented product.
As it's not a long-wearing product I do feel the need to reapply every now and again, but that could be down to the smell (OH MY GOODNESS THE SMELL! Like a heavenly mix of caramel and vanilla.. swoon), or just how lovely it feels to apply- I'm a big fan of the fool-proof, spongy doe foot applicator. It is a balm but at the same it's so much more than that. It hydrates, adds a subtle sheen of colour and doesn't make me feel as if I need 5 or 6 lipsticks living in my bag. It's nice to see a product actually live up to its name- a natural lip perfector. Now, I have to admit the price did make me weep, but I love it that much I'd repurchase in a heartbeat. Escentual is worth a look though as they're a slightly more purse-friendly price. Three new shades are being released in May, and while I don't think I need another one, I'm not holding my breath..
Have you tried any of the Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors? What's your go-to lip product?
Love this! Such a lovely colour xx
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Really want to try one of these! They sound great, and this colour is lovely. It looks great on you :)xo
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This sounds absolutely lovely, the scent of caramel and vanilla makes me want to go out and purchase one right now!
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This looks great on you, lovely colour
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Ive tried this and loved it on first impressions! X
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These look so good and they come in beautiful colours as well! xxx
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I have one of these and am in LOVE! they are so gorgeous and smell divine too!
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I tried one of these recently and LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteSimilar to this, mine is the superbalm mosturizing gloss by Clinique which from your description is pretty similar to the Clarins one.
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I can't live without Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lipstick - not very original but seems to be the only thing that sorts my dry lips out... That said I've never tried those with a colour to them...
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Such a beaut colour on you! I'll definitely look out for these, great review :) x
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I love this product! This was the first Clarins product I tried :)
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this stuff is so amazing, one of the best lipglosses ever :) x
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This sounds very nice and I like the way it gives a natural look but not to glossy or sticky :), I am currently looking for a nice plumping gloss so will be having a look around, great post! x
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really lovely shade. i love how natural it looks as well!
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Beautiful color! Great that it doesn't feel sticky, that's the worst about lipglosses ;) x
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this sounds lovely! I prefer it when glosses are more like a balm, so this sounds lovely :)
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Looks like perfection!*.*
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The smell sounds amazing! It look so pretty on you
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It looks very natural and pretty! Something I might carry in my handbag :) I really like it!
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such a cute lip product!x
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This looks gorgeous!
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This has been on my wish list for what seems like an eternity. Your review just made me want it even more. Hydrating with a delicious caramel and vanilla scent you say? I'm all over that :) Apricot Shimmer come to momma ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my all-time fave products. I started with a mini (gwp) nude one and immediately bought it full-size because I was so impressed (and actually finished the mini, which is unheard of for me), I also bought the pink one, so I can have one sitting at the computer when I'm blogging/working. The smell and feel is divine.
ReplyDeleteThese look gorgeous and I've heard so many great things about them, I may have to purchase one x
ReplyDeleteI want one of these, I hate lipgloss but I like that they're sheer and almost balm like!
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This is so pretty:) x
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I really want to try those! I just did a review on the Clarins Instant Light Skin Perfector and would love if you went over and had a look! :)
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Look lovely and gives you such a natural lip colour!!
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This is such a great colour!
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ReplyDeleteSo much hype on these. I need to try it out.
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I just got a sample one of these so excited to try it!!x
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