I took my photos in full sun. It was really cold out that day. I'm surprised the goosebumps aren't prominent. My blood was flowing, trying to keep my body warm as I held my arm up to the sunshine. This is terrible, but I can't remember which swatch was which. I am pretty positive the lipstick is shown at the top of my arm, with the gloss below. The reason it's so hard to tell is that they are equally shiny and almost the same color. I do remember, though, that the second swatch (below) hit me in the face with a very strong fruity fragrance when I applied it with its sponge applicator.
Clarins makes makeup for adults. I don't understand why their lip glosses must be laden with flavor. It have it on my arm and lips as I write, and I just want it to go away. Experience tells me it will in about 20 minutes. My lips have a glorious, flattering, rose shine, but I taste like I'm chewing bubble gum. If you can handle that, you will love the new Gloss Prodige Lip Gloss. The lipstick isn't notably fragranced.
The Clarins Rouge Eclat Collection is at Clarins counters now. I do not see it at the Clarins Web site. I can't figure out why.
Eye palette photo courtesy of Chic Profile; other photos by Best Things in Beauty
The eyeshadow quad has gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteI actually love the smell of their products, but I absolutely understand why people wouldn't want it on their face.
ReplyDeleteBoth look exactly the same shade in the swatches - but I'd definitely go for the lipstick given a choice :)
I had the same feelings about the eyeshadow quad. The taupe is amazing but the rest of the colors weren't doing it for me at all...
ReplyDeleteHi Dollie,
ReplyDeleteIt is totally gorgeous. I'll probably cave.
Hi Annick,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the fragrance.
They are so close in color, it's amazing.
That was my problem, Tammie, but on my skin, they looked pretty nice.
ReplyDeleteHa! I already snatched the lipstick (sweet plum) and lip gloss (vibrant rose) a couple weeks ago. And let me know they are super gorgeous colors! The colors are saturated and pigmented, very easy to wear for day and night. I think Clarins has recently come out with some really nice makeup products but seriously underrated!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny,
ReplyDeleteI agree - underrated. I also got mine a few weeks ago, but it took me so long to get a sunny day. Today? Gloomy.
The eyeshadow quad is beautiful. I could use all. The problem with Clarins is that it comes out later than other brands in Europe.
ReplyDeleteHi Paula,
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. I hope you don't have to wait long.
I live in Canada and was looking for this collection yesterday but it is not yet in stores, at least in my area of Ontario. I have been using several Clarins products over the last year or two, skincare and some that are both cosmetic and skincare. They have really great things and usually prices arent too bad. Their facial oil is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteOooooh the eyeshadow quad ... I've got the same color eyes as the model too. It looks like she has a rose gold in the corner of her eyes??? Where did that come from - it's not in the quad.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss a post of the swatches on this C-Girl or are you still debating on buying it? I wonder how sparkling they will be - not crazy about too much sparkle.
Love the violet against the green eyes - the color makes them pop!
Warm Regards,
Joanne
PS> Looking for it in Canada too!
Hi angusmum1,,
ReplyDeleteClarins makes one of the best sunblocks for under makeup that's on the market.
Joanne, I don't want to buy it, and Clarins doesn't know I exist. I had asked for PR months ago, but they never send it.
ReplyDeleteIf I can, I will go to the store and get swatch photos. I don't want to buy it for the one shade.