Over the last year I have noticed a few fine lines beginning to appear under my eyes and the corners of my mouth (laughter and smile lines if you please) and although they don't really bother me I decided to try an instant filler to see if I could smooth them away albeit temporarily.
The Clarins Instant Smooth Correcter has had a lot of good reviews. It is a silicon based product that doesn't claim to improve wrinkles, just cover them and Claris say the effects are long-lasting and will ensure flawless makeup.
Unfortunately when I bought it I was in a rush and the Clarins consultants were busy with other customers so I didn't have time to let them show me how to use it.
Big mistake! I really cannot understand why this product is so hyped.
It comes in a pen style dispenser and when you click the base the product is dispensed through the top thorough a flexible plastic applicator. This method isn't at all precise despite claims to the contrary and I found it easier to dispense a little on to the back of my hand and apply with my fingertips.
When I applied it straight onto my clean face I didn't notice any difference at all except for a greasy film where the product sat on top my skin. And when I put foundation over it rubbed off in little bobbles. Over foundation it was no better - it simply sat on top making my complexion look uneven and actually drawing attention to my wrinkles.
I tried applying loose powder but again this made things even worse with the powder and silicon mixing together and leaving even bigger lumps on my face.
Having read some other reviews it seems that it may work better on drier skin. So I will try again in the winter when cold wind and central heating start to take their toll and see if I get better results.
However, for now I am not impressed and at £25.00 the Clarins Instant Smooth Correcter was also an expensive mistake.
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