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Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:58 am  |
So I was in Boots and I had enough points on my Boots card to get something good, the Clarins counter was out of Lotus Oil and on a whim I picked up the Clarins Flash Beauty Balm.....WHY I don't know, I was tired...!!!
I have used it and am unable to return it, I have oily skin and really don't need it for 'a healthy glow', am wondering will it make a good night cream or I have heard it used as a make-up primer.
Is it just me or is this line a little over rated, anyway I may as well make the best of this balm, so any suggestions? |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:06 am |
| Why you cant return it ? If you have your receit ( Ho it was a gift ?) If your skin dosent react propely to the product you should be able to a least change it for another one. I have try a couple of Clarins products and never been impress. Its too expensive and im not sure is that "natural". |
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Katya, 30, Shiny disco ball prone to breakout,not sensitive, fair skin ,still try to find the perfect skincare routine. |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:13 am |
I can't find the receipt anywhere 
I may try to talk my way around it when I am next there, we have a different returns policy here in the UK, I know that in the US you can return products even if they have been used. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:30 am |
| rosebud wrote: |
I can't find the receipt anywhere
I may try to talk my way around it when I am next there, we have a different returns policy here in the UK, I know that in the US you can return products even if they have been used. |
I've occasionally returned an unused product to Boots when I've picked up the wrong thing by mistake, and they've always been extremely helpful and absolutely fine about it. So I'd definitely give returning it a try, even though you have used it. Perhaps tell them that it has proven to be completely unsuitable for your skin and aggravated it or something. |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:02 am |
| Rosebud if you can't find the receipt to return it, it's got a thousand uses, lip balm, treatment for cuticles, moisturiser for dry hair, hand softener, foot creme etc. |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:44 am |
| rosebud wrote: |
So I was in Boots and I had enough points on my Boots card to get something good, the Clarins counter was out of Lotus Oil and on a whim I picked up the Clarins Flash Beauty Balm.....WHY I don't know, I was tired...!!!
I have used it and am unable to return it, I have oily skin and really don't need it for 'a healthy glow', am wondering will it make a good night cream or I have heard it used as a make-up primer.
Is it just me or is this line a little over rated, anyway I may as well make the best of this balm, so any suggestions? |
That is a bummer, Rosebud...the BF balm makes an excellent eye mask if you are worn out and need a pick-me-up....apply and leave around the eyes for about 15 minutes then rinse and carry on with your other products....It really refreshes the eyes!...
Good luck!
Pudoodles |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:32 am |
| totally over rated in my opinion could you not email the company as I have done this on a few occassion when I got no satisfaction with clinique products and got refund and I know that one company controls lots of different brands not sure about Clairs i.e. got refund for clinique products from estee lauder same company |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:53 am |
I love the Beauty Flash Balm -- it's not really a balm, so actually cannot be used for the moisturizing properties as suggested above. It is an emergency beauty treatment, to use when you are going out and you look tired or done. Use it as a mask, and it will revive your complexion like nothing else.
It's not for long-term conditioning or treatment. It is for "I have worked all day, I HAVE to look good tonight, I have no time for a nap, MAKE ME GLOW, please!"
And it works.
Use it properly, and I think you will be very pleased. |
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Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:52 pm |
| It did nothing for me at all, but my friend swears by it, so I suppose it's down to different skin types! |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:23 am |
I never do a 'proper' night-time makeup without Beauty Flash. Great as a revitalising mask. I've also found that if you apply a thin layer and put your foundation on before it's had a chance to dry, I find myself with the best sweat-resistant, party-wearing makeup I've ever had. And truly, I've given it a run for its money at times.  Heavy duty. |
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I'm 40 years old with normal / combo skin, fighting a legacy of bad genes and a somewhat irresponsible but fun series of poor lifestyle choices through my 20s (ok, maybe it might have stretched a bit longer than that...) |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:29 am |
another flash balm fan here  I use it as a mask and as ej above sais for bombproof makeup! |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:15 am |
| flash balm is just for make up, it's not doing preventive step. I almost want to buy it too, until I talked to the counter lady and got more detail explanation. |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:21 am |
| Rosebud, I agree with Sidda. You can use it as a make-up primer when you need a pick me up and it works beautifully. I owned one for years and eventually discarded it as I wasn't sure how long i had it. But it was great for emergencies. I didn't use it long-term. if you cna't return it, perhaps you can swap it. |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:04 pm |
| It's a funny product - I didn't notice any difference on myself. However, I was jetlagged a few years ago (UK to Aus) and the man at the garage said to me I looked "very refreshed" - this was when I filled up the day after arriving back in Aus when I felt terrible. |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:42 pm |
Well I read all your suggestions and also re-read all the reviews on MMU, at the same time my MIL has been packing for a trip to Las Vegas and she got a Clarins face cream for Christmas which she has saved for the trip, as I know she loves the range I gave her the Flash Beauty Balm as a gift to take with her and you know what it was worth it to see her face, she was made up and so suprised (she never spends a lot on skincare).
I know she would get much more out of it than I would....am I just a lovely Daughter in law...all those Browny points  |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 5:00 pm |
Clarins is one of the most overrated brand. I will not waste any money on this line.
Rosebud, I hope you can make the best out of them. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:37 pm |
| I got a 15ml bonus Flash Beauty Balm with my purchase. I use it as a mask only. |
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