I've spoken a good few times about Boots BB Lips but have yet to share the product that revolutionised how I looked at lip balm and sheer lip tints. I am of course referring to Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector the be all and end all of tinted lip balms if you ask me.
The packaging of Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protectors is nothing new - a squeeze tube that dispenses the product via a slanted nozzle. However unlike other brands the Clarins version has a felt tip which not only feels soft and delicate on the lips but also has a massage like quality.
At the moment there is six shades to collect within the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector line but my staple shade has to be Nude Shimmer which of course is a nude shade.
Nude lip colours can be tricky some are too pale and others are frankly plain wrong but the beauty of the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector in Nude Shimmer is that the shade is a sheer yellow based nude. that will suit all and work with your natural lip shade so you will only get a colour fitting to you. There truly isn't anyone who this shade or any of the other five will not suit it really does all boil down to preference.
Basically the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protectors are a gloss and lip balm hybrid - you get the glossy finish and sheer tint of colour as you would with a lip gloss coupled with the hydrating quality of a lip balm. As you have the slightly thicker texture of a balm I find that the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector wear a little longer than a gloss and much to my delight are not sticky in the slightest. I apologise that my lip swatch does this product no justice what so ever, in reality it is much more subtle and doesn't look as grim...I promise! In my opinion products like this are great for a quick slight of understated lip colour on the go. I warn you now you will buy one and end up with several shades both in your bag and on your wishlist!
Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector in Nude Shimmer £17/12ml via Clarins -link
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I bought the apricot shimmer recently, at first I was like what's the hype?! But now I can't love without it! I even use it over matte lipsticks that are "too matte" :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on you actually (the picture isn't so grim) but I'm not sure I'm sold on these little guys. There are so many amazing lip products coming out now! But maybe its a product that you have to try in order to fall inlove?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post and pictures!
Looks amazing!! great product! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome! I love balms.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a nuisance applying it before a matte lipstick :/
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I love these and want them all!! Xx
ReplyDeletelove those by Claroins.makes my lips super hot....
ReplyDeleteI really love clarins skin care so will definitely have to try this !
ReplyDeleteI have this shade. Love it to death. Tastes and smells amazing too.
ReplyDeleteI love No7's BB Lips but it's not a match of any sort imo.
Jules x
I'm looking for a really great great nude, I have very colourful lips (!) So getting the right one can be a challenge. I'll give it a go!
ReplyDeleteOoh this is so my kind of product!
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I love this colour but i love the texture of these as well they are so soft and just not sticky haha
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oh wow! this is such a pretty color!!
ReplyDeleteso want to try this shade! they are amazing x
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Not 100% sure but I believe this is what YMBeautyBlog swears by.
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