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I apologize for the crappy photos. The photo above just looks a tad too dark... I'm still trying to get a hang on finding good lighting. I tried editing the photo to brighten it up a bit but it resulted in the balm looking darker than it actually is... However, I was able to take another picture that really shows off the colour nicely.
Thankfully, where I work sells Clarins products, so I was able to use my employee discount on it (you've got to save money whenever you can)! If I remember correctly, the lip balm retails for $21 CAD. I had a difficult time choosing which shade I wanted, but I eventually went with Candy Pink 03.
Time for the Review
I think it is safe to say that I have fallen in love with this lip balm! I love how nice the product feels on my lips when I first put it on. It's very moisturizing and makes my lips feel super soft. I personally prefer a more toned down lip, so I'm happy to say that the shade I got was quite similar to the shade of my lips, yet it still leaves a little bit of colour which is always nice. I guess you could say I prefer a more subtle look. I think if you go for a darker shade, you will be able to notice the colour more as they clearly are pigmented, but I don't think they are so pigmented that you can achieve a bold red lip.
When I'm feeling particularly girly, I definitely love a little bit of shimmer (who doesn't?!) but I don't like it when lip products are too shimmery or glittery. I personally feel it's a bit much (at least when they are applied to my lips). The shimmer bits in this gloss are noticeable when first applied, but after rubbing your lips together and evenly distributing the product, they become less noticeable. You'll notice a bit of shimmer once in a while but it isn't too overwhelming or anything. Like I said, I prefer more subtle shades!
Also, this stuff smells amazing! Seriously, I don't know what it is but it smells so good! It smells sweet like candy, so clearly the name for this shade works quite well with the scent of the product. It doesn't taste half bad either. If you happen to get some in your mouth, you won't be trying to get the taste out for a solid hour. That's always a bonus!
This is probably the worst swatch ever, but I really want to show what the consistency is like and what the colour looks like when it's out of the tube. The formula is rather nice and isn't sticky. And like I said before, it's a pretty subtle colour but I think it's a lovely shade of pink. It's definitely a colour you can where everyday.
So just to recap:
Pros
- Nice formulation/consistency (not too sticky)
- Easy to apply
- Comes in 8 beautiful shades
- Tastes and smells good
- Perfect amount of shimmer
- Hydrates lips
- Can be used anytime and anyplace
Cons
- May be a bit pricey for those with a budget (such as myself)
- However, Clarins is a more luxurious brand than typical drugstore brands. If you take that into consideration it can be quite affordable
- Might have to reapply if you're wearing it through out the day as the consistency isn't super thick
Overall, I would highly recommend the Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm for anyone who is tired of using a chapstick and wants to kick it up a notch with a hydrating lip balm.
The next lip product I want to try from Clarins would have to be their Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector!
Have you ever tried any products from Clarins before? Have you tried any of of their Colour Quench lip balms? If you have let us know what you think of them!
- Amelia
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