Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Apricot Shimmer

 

 

 

 

Clarins, Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 02 Apricot Shimmer £12.30

I've seen so many good reviews about these so naturally I bought into the hype and had to have one! There's three shades available Rose Shimmer, Nude Shimmer and the one I went for which is Apricot Shimmer and I've read that there's another three shades being released in the very near future if they haven't already. All of the names of the different colours end in shimmer but there isn't actually a shimmer in sight so if a glittery lip isn't your cup of tea don't let that put you off. The tubes they come in are simple and classic which I really like and the sponge applicator make them really easy to apply. I cannot begin to praise this enough, it smells like heaven (a vanilla/caramel mix) and it really does do what it says - makes your lips look perfect. Once applied my lips looked full, glossy and there were no imperfections to be seen even though when I applied it I had a couple of dry patches. The formula is described as a gel which I would say is about right which isn't too thick or sticky. I really do love this but I'm not going to rush out to buy another shade because it only leaves a tiny tint of colour on the lips, not enough for me to justify having another one but as soon as this baby runs out I will be replacing it! It's not the most long lasting lip product so you do have to reapply quite frequently but once it had worn off my lips were so, so soft and hydrated. To buy this from a Clarins counter would set you back £17 but luckily I found it for £12.30 (plus free delivery) from Perfume Lover which sealed the deal for me. This really does live up to the hype and if you haven't already got one lurking in the bottom of your bag or already on your lips you definitely need to treat yourself, I've had mine on every single day since it arrived and can't see that changing any time soon!

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