CLARINS

Run away, fast. I love lip stains. Got the red water in a little travel size from eBay and had high hopes. It turned a horrifying orange on me with one swipe. I followed with something mauvey so I could tone it down. In about 10 minutes, it had all turned tropical neon fuschia from hell. So not good. I might try the violet, but then, why?

This is an excellent product if you aren't looking for a tan, but for a subtle hint of the color that can transform ghostly appearance into a healthy 'beginning of summer' look. It won't mess up your clothes or the light-colored furniture you sit on. It won't leave marks if you mix it well with your moisturizer. I love the fact that it is a small bottle that gives customized results, and it's easy to take with me if I travel. I mix 5 drops of Clarins with my moisturizer for each zone, and I love how my skin looks. I have a very sensitive nose, and I can still smell the DHA, but it isn't a strong scent, and way better than any other self-tanning product I've tried. Overall, I will definitely repurchase it.

I love this face oil! It is nice and rich, and the scent is lovely (I love sandalwood). I use this only at night, after cleansing and toning (I choose not to have a serum underneath or a moisturizer on top. When I wake up my skin feels noticeably soft, hydrated, and plump. I wish the packaging was better, it could have a coating around that would protect the product from light (which could degrade the product and what is inside). I like that Clarins products are of more natural origin than other brands.