Clarins is one of Cole’s mum’s favorite brands. She is who I first learned of Clarins from, and up until now I had only tried products from their skincare line (which are amazing, for the record). In fact, I honestly didn’t even know they did makeup as well! I’m so glad that I’ve now had a solid introduction to their 5, 10 and 15 minute makeup collections, because so many of these products have already found their way into my everyday routine.
Before I get into the day to night look I created with some of these products, let me tell you a little about the 5, 10 and 15 minute makeup collections. They’re exactly what you think- three collections of products that will take you 5, 10 or 15 minutes to create a look from. Clarins takes the guesswork out and makes it easy, which is great when you want to look good but not have to put a lot of thought into what product combos to go with.
For the day look, I started off with the 10 minute makeup look (which, if I’m not mistaken, you use with the 5 minute collection to get the full look. The 5 minute collection consists of Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation- which I LOVE, Multi-Blush Cream Blush, Be Long Mascara and Instant Light Lip Perfector. It makes for a very quick, simple and pretty everyday look!). This is probably my most favorite look out of the three 5, 10, and 15 minute looks, because it’s glowy and radiant and isn’t a heavy, full face of makeup.
Here’s how I achieved this 10-minute look:
1. Start by priming your face with Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch.
2. Once that’s set into your skin, apply Clarins Extra-Firming Foundation (I am in shade 103 Ivory) all over your face. It takes me about one and a half pumps to get enough product to cover my face without it getting too heavy. I found that this foundation (actually, all three of the Clarins foundations I’ve tried) applied better with a damp beauty blender as opposed to with my usual foundation brush.
3. Follow your foundation with Clarins Instant Concealer (I’m shade 01). I have to pause and make note here that this is a really great concealer. I very rarely recommend concealers because I have serious dark circles that are SO hard to cover and so I generally stick with the single product I’ve found that works for me, but now I can make that single product TWO products because this does a great job. The only thing to note is that you must set this concealer with a powder because it has a pretty dewy finish and will slide around if you don’t.
4. Apply one of the Clarins Ombre Matte Eyeshadows (I used Nude Beige) all over your lids for a quick wash of color. Follow that with a couple coats of Clarins Be Long Mascara, which works surprisingly well on my short lashes! It gives great separation and length.
5. Get that natural looking flush with Clarins Multi-Blush Cream Blush. I used the shade Candy, which is so, so pretty. This blush applied well with a stippling brush, but you could just as easily use your fingers to dot it on your cheeks (I’m just a baby about getting my fingers all messy when I’m doing my makeup, hahaha).
6. Last, but certainly not least as I feel it really ties the whole look together, is the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector (in Rose Shimmer). Oh my gosh, this is seriously the prettiest lipgloss I’ve ever tried. I think it looks SO nice with my skintone and I especially love it because it’s extremely rare that I find a light pink gloss that doesn’t make me look washed out. This has become an always-in-my-handbag product, because I just love it that much.
And there’s your day look! I curled my hair and tied it off to the side, because this is a super easy style to transition into something totally different for a night look. You’ll see! ;)
For the night look, I added products from the 15 minute collection onto what I was already wearing. It’s amazing how a couple more products can completely change a look.
Here’s how I traded my day look for a night look:
1. Using the Clarins 3-Dot Liner (which is genius, seriously), make your lashes look thicker by dotting a line right at the base of your eyelid.
2. Use the Clarins Crayon Kohl Eye Pencil in Intense Black to tightline (line the inner rim) your eyelid to add some intensity to your eye look. Take the same pencil and smudge a very tiny amount of this into the lashes on your lower lashline. If the look suits you, you can line your waterline with this pencil as well, however that makes my eyes look super tiny so I tend to skip this.
3. Finish off the look by swapping out the lipgloss for Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipstick (in Red Fuchsia). This lipstick is so, so smooth and just glides onto your lips. It’s so smooth, in fact, that I would recommend using a Clarins lip liner first to keep it in place. It has a gorgeous satin finish and I love that it has an age-defying formula.
That’s it… only three simple steps to take this look from day to night! For my hair, I simply took it out of the side pony and pinned the top half back. Easy peasy.
I am truly loving having discovered these Clarins products. So many of them are now being used daily (like the Skin Illusion foundation, which is basically the most perfect foundation for my skin). I want to spread a little Clarins love and let one of you try out one of my most favorite Clarins products for yourself: the Instant Light Lip Perfector (in the oh so pretty shade Rose Shimmer, of course)! This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada, and all you need to do is enter using the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!
Lydia B. says
I like the five minute look the most…even though I like a pretty red lip. No super special events planned for any time soon, but the five minute look seems like it would be a great everyday look.
Emily C says
I like the 5 minute rush. I’m always in a rush, plus I like to keep it simple during the day.
Sara Strauss says
Both of these looks are so pretty!! That red lipstick is gorgeous on you!
~Sara
Rosie Areola (Heather) says
I like the 10 minutes to polished look.
Erin says
The 5 minute look is perfect for 8am classes!
Ashley Bree Perez says
I love the 5 minutes to natural! :)
Colleen Boudreau says
I like the 10 minute look, and no I don’t have an event coming up.
Belinda McNabb says
I like the 10 minute look and yes we have a family wedding to attend in july
Jolie says
I have a wedding in May and will certainly be using the 15 minute look.
Cheryl says
My favorite is 10 Minutes to Polished.
Andi says
10 minutes! :)
Rust says
The 15 minute look is more me …but they’re all very pretty! Nothing upcoming at the moment.
shaunie says
Love the polished look; yes I have an important event in the near future
Sandie says
I love the 10 min one the most but all look fantastic on you! Thanks for the giveaway!
latanya says
Fabulous look for work
ChristINA D says
I’d wear the 15 minute Fabulous look to my friends wedding day that is soon coming up.
Hope C. says
I like the 15 minutes to fabulous
melanie says
time is valuable and the 5 minute look is what i need:)
Lindsay Ingalls says
the 5minute
Monica says
The ten minute look is my favorite!
Jenn says
I love the 10 minute look, it would be perfect for one of my girlfriend’s bridal shower in May.
Ashwini says
I like the five minute tutorial. It’s the one we often have to go for. ;)
Kelly G. says
I LOVE that 5 minute look!! and i love clarins!!
Lauren (@pinkonthecheek) says
I have never used Clarins. But I have heard great things about their skincare line and sunscreen. I am going to look into the brand next time I am at Nordstrom!
Lisa says
I love the 10 minute look! It would be great for meeting up with friends for lunch.
Ashley says
oooo 10 is my favorite!
Sean says
My favorite is the ten minute polished look. I could definitely use this for work.
Alina says
The five minute look is the best for me seeing that I have three children and a full time job.
Lisa Riggs says
I love both looks! The first lip color looks amazing on you. I didn’t know Clarins made makeup either- i’ve always just thought of them as skincare!
Brenda Penton says
My favourite is the 15 minute look
Dawn Monzu says
Well, the five minute is more like me. I like to keep things natural. However, if I have something like a graduation party coming, the 10 minute look is what I would go for! Love it!
Laura s. says
I tend to go for a more natural look for everyday but I love the 10 min polished look!
Rebby says
Love the 15 minute look, I’d rock this on a night out on the town!
Mina M says
I think the ten minute look would suit me best!
Lyndsey says
The 15 minutes look!
365hangers says
Wow, so gorgeous and you’re so right. The 10 and 15 minute looks make for the perfect day to night transition. So perfect!
xx 365Hangers
Lulu says
I like the 15 minutes look, it’s perfect for my friend’s weading!
Sara Zielinski says
I like the 5 minute look the best.
Glogirl says
The 15 minute look would be perfect for an upcoming Anniversary party I was invited to.
Julie Wood says
I really love the 10 minutes to Polished look!
E Kay says
I like the 10 minute look
sarah s says
I like both the 5 and 10 minute look the best and think I could pull it off, even with my lack of makeup skills:)
Eldon says
I like the 5 minute look.
Tara L says
15 looks okay I didn’t really like any of them.
Pamela Gurganus says
The 5 minutes to natural is my favorite look.
Yuen C says
I love the 10 minute look!
samantha turnbull says
ten mins for me if i even bother lol
MrsWhite says
I love the 10 minute look! Pretty!!
lynn clayton says
The 5 minute look PERFECT FOR ME AS IM A MOM. IM LUKY IF I CAN GET 5 MINUTES IN THE BATHROOM SO THIS IS AWSOME
Jonnie says
The 5 minute look works for me day-to-day but I love the 15 minute look for a night out
maria says
The 15 would be good for a wedding!
Rita Corey says
The 5 minutes to natural is my favorite look. No special event coming up.
andrea m dimario says
love the 5 minute look cuse it will help with my busy schedule
lori b says
i really like them all, the 10 minute one is something I can easily do myself :)
melissa fowers says
I love the 5 minute look, as a busy mom and business owner it would work well
Marilyn Nawara says
I like the 5 minute look for days — looks fresh with minimal makeup
Andrea Amy says
I like all the looks, but the 5 min look would be the most practical for me, and most natural looking :)
ivy pluchinsky says
I like the 5 minute rush. I’m always in a rush, and love keeping it simple
matt damon says
i like 15 minutes makeup. she looks perfect!!!
Amber Y says
I love the 10 minute look!! It’s such a happy medium and I think it would work for work and outings. I don’t have any special occasions on the horizon, but you never know what might pop up!
Rachel says
I love the 10-minute look! I have graduation coming up :)
MizzJ says
I love the daytime look – it’s so natural and anyone can take 5 minutes to do their face!
Ashley T says
Gorgeous colors. Perfect for my anniversary coming up! :)
Florence C says
I like the 10 Minute look. Perfect for dinner out.
darby says
I like the 5 minute rush-it is the most realistic for me!
Starla b says
You are so pretty I love the colors on you! I would have to say my favorite look is the polished look is my fave! This would be perfect for my Nana’s birthday coming up in May!
Laura says
I like the 10 and 15 minute looks the best! They both look great for every-day use!
Wendy hutton says
I like the 5 minutes most I don’t like to wear too much makeup
Niki says
I love the Clarins brand, and you look so beautiful in both of these looks!!
Niki says
Oh and I like the 10 minute makeup look the best! It’s the most “me” for day to day when I have real estate meetings or just want to look more polished! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Ginny says
I thought I’d prefer the 15 minute, but I actually really like the 10 minute
Laura Royal says
I love the 10 minute look the best!
jan says
the natural 5 minute is nicest
Illy Junus says
i love the 10 minutes polished makeup
ľúbezná says
I like 10 minutes one!