Clarins Summer Bronzing Compact

Clarins Summer Bronzing Compact 

I have already shared the Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms from the Clarins Splendours Summer Collection (post here), however, the real star of the collection has to be the Summer Bronzing Compact. 

I am sucker for pretty packaging and you really can't find packaging much better than this. The Aztec inspired patterns are simply stunning. The compact feels pretty sturdy and has a huge mirror making it a great choice for travel. The huge compact means you can use a big powder brush for application, which I particularly like to do with bronzers (I use the Real Techniques Powder Brush). Furthermore, with 20g of product, you definitely feel like you are getting value for money as it will last forever. 

The bronzing compact is quite pigmented so it would be easy to go over the top. The colour also lends a little bit on the warmer side. However, so long as you aren't too heavy-handed when applying the bronzer, it shouldn't be a problem. In the centre of the compact, there is a lighter, shimmery colour. The rest of the bronzer is matte, which is a plus as sometimes shimmer in bronzer can be a bit much. 

Swatched 

Overall, I am really impressed by the Clarins Summer Bronzing Compact and expect it to a firm favourite during the summer months. The Bronzing Compact is limited edition as part of the Summer collection and retails for €35 (link here and here). 

Have you tried the bronzing compact or do you have any bronzers that you would recommend? If so, I would love to hear about it in the comments below. 

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Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm

Clarins have released some great collections in recent years and when I saw their Summer Collection, I knew I wouldn't come away empty-handed. Lately I have been obsessed with lip products and the Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms immediately caught my attention. They look slight crazy in the packaging, but are actually wearable tinted lip balms. The lipstick pigment is in the centre and is surrounded by the balm, which applies clear. Their consistency is definitely more comparable to a lip balm to a lipstick. They aren't drying on the lips either, making them a great option to have in your handbag if you want a bit of colour. I love the packaging of the lip balms. It is sleek and simple in a luxurious way. I also love the way the colour is on the bottom so you can easily tell what colour it is. 

Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm in Crystal Rose

There are four colours in the Summer Collection, two of which I picked up. The first one I chose is Crystal Rose. I love pink lip shades and this is a beautiful rose shade (surprising I know). I think this is a great colour choice year-round and can see myself getting a lot of wear from it. 

Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm in Crystal Berry

The second shade I bought was Crystal Berry. It looks kind of wacky in the bullet but the blue applies clear. I have really grown to like berry shades recently and Crystal Berry is definitely at the purple side of the berry spectrum. Bit of an odd choice for a summer collection, I think I will get more wear from this shade in the colder months, saying that summer in Ireland is normally pretty cold. 

Swatched 

These shades of the Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms are limited edition and retail for €21. I picked mine up from House of Fraser (link here). They are also available from Debenhams (link here and here).

Have you tried the Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms?

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