Clarins Limited Edition Sunkissed Summer Collection Review & Swatches

Every Summer there are always a couple of makeup collections that catch my eye. Last year for me, it was Dolce & Gabbana's Summer In Italy Collection, NARS Undercover Summer Collection and Mally's Shimmer Shape & Glow Collection. As soon as I saw the Clarins 2017 Limited Edition Sunkissed Summer Makeup Collection, I knew I had to have it. I loved the colors. I loved the packaging and overall thought it was perfect for Summer. It's a nice edition to my collection. Below are my thoughts.

Sweet-Bittersweet-NotSweet

supersweet(run & buy it) sweet(really good,buy it) bittersweet(ok, issues)not sweet(not good,don't buy this stuff)

Clarins Limited Edition Bronzing & Blush Compact ($40) - Sweet

This is my first Clarins purchase and one thing I noticed is their makeup is very soft. There's nothing bold or jarring about it. It's great for everyday. This bronzing & blush compact is divided into four. You have a variation of 3 bronzing shades and 1 blush. I swatched each individually below. The bronzer is very pretty. I simply swirled all three together and applied it to various areas of my face. The blush is gorgeous. It's a peachy orange that truly brightens the face. I just wish there was more of the blush. But I will say it's pigmented, so you do not need a lot. You'll see my full look at the very end. I love the packaging. It's a beautiful orange & brown compact with an array of flowers and leaves. It's about the size of 2 small compacts, so it fills up your hand. Gorgeous large mirror, which makes application a breeze when on the go.

Clarins Limited Edition 4 Colour Eyeshadow Palette ($43) - Sweet

Golds, Browns and Oranges. Usually you don't see these shades until Fall. I was wondering how this would work for Summer, but it does. The reason I think they work, is that the colors are very soft in hue. Plus they have the slightest shimmer to them. All applied and blended really well on my eyes. There are two suggested looks below. I used the second one for the look below.

Clarins Limited Edition Waterproof Eye Pencil in Copper (07) and Gold (06) ($26.50) - Supersweet

Metallic Eye Pencils in Copper and Gold. I thought these were so pretty. There is a pencil end and the opposite end has a sponge where you can smudge these out if you want. They're waterproof as well. It's a great way to add a bit of sparkle to the corners of the eyes or used an eyeliner. Love the colors.

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Juicy Mandarin (14) ($26) - Supersweet

Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey Glam (07) ($26) - Bittersweet

I love love love love their Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Juicy Mandarin! When I first swatched it, I was like ummmm it might be too dark and too orange, but it truly isn't. Look at my lips below. It's truly a wearable orange. It also does a great job moisturizing the lips. I also tried their new Lip Oil in Honey Glam. I love the applicator. The oil is thick but not sticky like honey. So it applies great. It feels great to the lips as well. My only problem is that your lips don't stay or feel moisturized after the oil goes away. I haven't had much luck with lip oils. I feel the same way about these as I did the Lancome Juicy Shakers I reviewed. I was watching Christina Zilber of Jouer Cosmetics Snapchat one night and she mentioned that oils do not moisturize the skin. Lips are skin. I'll post what she showed on her snapchat below. What are your thoughts on oils? This has me re-thinking about different products that are out there on the market. It kind of makes sense. Like with the Drunk Elephant products, you apply everything (serum, moisturizers) and the last step is the facial oil that seals everything.

*This collection as of today was still available, but remember its Limited Edition. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality of Clarins makeup. It is very expensive, so choose products wisely.