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Make-up Prep Products

Make-up prep products are essential for achieving a flawless and long-lasting makeup application. These products are designed to prepare the skin for makeup by creating a smooth canvas, hydrating the skin, and ensuring that makeup adheres properly throughout the day.

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SOS Primer
SOS Primer
£34

The foundation that instantly boosts skin radiance day after day and improves make-up hold. SOS Primer White offers both...

"Best primer mattify ever love it. Would recommend....Absolutely love the beauty range and the free samples are a great way..."

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£34
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Multi-Active Day Cream All Skin Types
Multi-Active Day Cream All Skin Types
£54

The Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream is a smoothing and radiance-boosting niacinamide moisturiser, perfect for those with...

"Overall, I’d say it’s a great serum if you’re looking for a daily glow boost and smoother texture....I love how light this..."

5,333 REVIEWS
£54
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Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask
Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask
£54

The intensive 10 minute, cooling cream face mask inspired by the latest cryotherapy techniques. Pores are visibly minimised,...

"Cryo flash cream Beautiful mask .. best I have ever used !Love it . X...best product cooling effect...great product for..."

2,819 REVIEWS
£54
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One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
£29

This exfoliating cleanser removes make-up, cleanses and gently exfoliates, all while maintaining the skin's natural balance....

"Great gentle daily cleanser...One of the best cleansers around. Love to use it on my face....I love clarins. This brand..."

2,683 REVIEWS
£29
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Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
£32

Makeup primer for perfect skin in under a minute! This award winning makeup primer is the perfect combination of make-up...

"I love this...The best primer - always leaves my skin feeling great...Great...Great! The best primer I've ever used. It..."

837 REVIEWS
£32
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Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Silky Cream 30ml
Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Silky Cream 30ml
£27

The daytime face cream enriched with hyaluronic acid that hydrates and plumps. This cream, enriched with hyaluronic acid...

"The BEST Skin Hydration !...Love this product is the BEST! If you are looking for a great moisturizer this is the one......."

1,626 REVIEWS
£27
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Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Night Cream
Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Night Cream
£44

The night face cream enriched with hyaluronic acid that hydrates and plumps. This cream, enriched with hyaluronic acid and...

"One of the very best Night Creams you can buy, great coverage and feels great too....Great...Hands down best night cream..."

2,577 REVIEWS
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DOUBLE SERUM Light Texture
DOUBLE SERUM Light Texture
£65

Double Serum Light Texture offers anti-ageing action and a bare skin effect. It is adapted to the needs of all skin types,...

"Great product...Best product for anti aging prevention double serum helps keep skin young looking tight firm effective...against..."

2,539 REVIEWS
£65
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Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
£28

Foaming cleanser for normal to dry skin that gently cleanses, softens, and hydrates. Creamy, rinse-off, hydrating cleanser...

"I love ❤️...I love the clean feeling on my face....This cleanser is really great, my face feels so smooth after using it..."

2,517 REVIEWS
£28
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Beauty Flash Balm
Beauty Flash Balm
£14

A new era of a Clarins fan-favourite. Instantly erases signs of fatigue and restores radiance to the complexion. Beauty...

"Love this beauty balm. Foundation goes on so well and it's great even by its self. Best buy ever!...Best, best product ever...."

2,157 REVIEWS
£14
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Beauty Flash Peel
Beauty Flash Peel
£38

A 10-minute leave-on liquid peel with AHA and BHA that revives radiance, refines skin texture, and visibly tightens pores...

"Best peel ever and love the brush at the end ! Hope this never is discontinued !!...The best peel ever....Absolutely love..."

1,544 REVIEWS
£38
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Multi-Active Glow Serum
Multi-Active Glow Serum
£59

The bi-phase serum that boosts radiance, smoothes the skin and evens out the complexion, day after day. ; This bi-phase...

"Great product...I got it one month ago and is one of the best products I purchased for my face , my skin looks great...Love..."

1,042 REVIEWS
£59
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Tinted Oleo-Serum
Tinted Oleo-Serum
£39

Clarins' first tinted skincare serum. A combination of mineral pigments and dry vegetable oils. Luminous glow* and deep...

"Best tint...In love with this tint long lasting best coverage, wish there is a shade exchange for free....I got a shade..."

774 REVIEWS
£39
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Bright Plus Serum
Bright Plus Serum
£64

Bright Plus advanced serum combines Clarins' innovation with potent plant extracts, niacinamide and vitamin C for an overall...

"Great serum...I love this product. This is the best brightening serum I have used...Best serum in my opinion...Great product..."

760 REVIEWS
£64
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Velvet Cleansing Milk
Velvet Cleansing Milk
£28

This nourishing cleansing milk removes makeup and rids the skin of dirt & oil while maintaining the skin's natural balance....

"This is the best facial cleanser I have ever tried....The bottle has a great pump, I keep one bottle in the shower....The..."

709 REVIEWS
£28
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Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
£29

Our cleansing mousse gently removes make-up, restores radiance, and cleanses the skin. It is perfect for use day and night...

612 REVIEWS
£29
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Cleansing Micellar Water
Cleansing Micellar Water
£16

This fresh micellar water effectively and smoothly removes make-up in one simple step while helping to maintain skin's natural...

"Love this product....I have very sensitive skin on my eyelids and this is the best, non irritating eye makeup remover I’ve...Also..."

527 REVIEWS
£16
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Total Cleansing Oil
Total Cleansing Oil
£40

This Total Cleansing Oil removes waterproof and stubborn make-up and helps to maintain the skin's natural balance. Our oil...

"The best cleansing oil ever! Love the scent & texture....Best cleanser I have used . Light and leaves skin perfectly clean..."

510 REVIEWS
£40
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Soothing Toning Lotion
Soothing Toning Lotion
£28

This toning lotion soothes and helps to maintain the skin's natural balance. Perfect for very dry or sensitive skin. Enriched...

462 REVIEWS
£28
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Purifying Toning Lotion
Purifying Toning Lotion
£28

This toning lotion purifies, tightens pores and helps to preserve the skin's natural balance. Perfect combination to oily...

449 REVIEWS
£28
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Nutri-Lumière Day Cream - All Skin Types
Nutri-Lumière Day Cream - All Skin Types
£100

Intense nourishing and restorative day cream - Revitalise, retexturize & enhance healthy looking skin. A sensorial, melting,...

"Great product...This face cream is the best I have ever bought, feels great and moisturizes all day, love it!...Best cream..."

443 REVIEWS
£100
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Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser
£28

Foaming cleanser for very dry or sensitive skin that gently cleanses, softens, and soothes. Creamy, rinse-off, foaming facial...

"Best facial cleanser...Great product, leaves your face feeling so clean. Very reasonably priced...Best of the best for dry..."

315 REVIEWS
£28
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Calm-Essentiel Restoring Treatment Oil
Calm-Essentiel Restoring Treatment Oil
£46

Calm-Essentiel Restoring Treatment oil is a face oil for sensitive skin, specially formulated with Sclareolide, a purified...

303 REVIEWS
£46
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UV PLUS [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF 50 Translucent
UV PLUS [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF 50 Translucent
£34

Multi-protection SPF 50 Moisturising Fluid. Clarins' UV and pollution SPF 50 screen protects against 5 pollutants encountered...

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£34
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Make-up Prep Products

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Achieving a beautifully radiant complexion begins well before any colour touches the skin; it is the ritual of make up prep that lays the foundation for a seamless, glowing finish. The journey to flawless make-up starts with a thoughtfully chosen skincare routine, tailored to individual needs and preferences. For some, this means beginning with a gentle facial cleanser that whisks away impurities and refreshes the skin, followed by a hydrating toner that rebalances and refines. Exfoliation, when used judiciously, can help unveil a smoother texture, making the skin feel soft and ready for the next steps. As the weather turns colder and the air becomes drier, many find extra comfort in a nourishing serum or a deeply hydrating moisturiser, which can be especially beneficial for creating a supple base. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose a face cream that works under makeup, consider your skin’s unique needs—whether it craves extra moisture, a mattifying touch, or a lightweight formula that absorbs quickly. The right before makeup cream can make all the difference, ensuring that foundation glides on effortlessly and that your look remains fresh throughout the day or evening.

Make up prep products are not just for those who wear a full face every day; they are ideal for anyone who enjoys enhancing their natural beauty, whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple daily routine. Clarins face makeup devotees know the secret to long-lasting, luminous results lies in careful preparation. Eye creams are a thoughtful addition, especially for those who wish to keep the delicate eye area smooth and hydrated, preventing any creasing or dryness that might occur under concealer. A quality primer is often the final touch, blurring imperfections and creating a velvety canvas for the rest of your clarins makeup. These products are also wonderfully suited for gifting—perfect for friends, family, or anyone embarking on a new beauty journey. There is something undeniably luxurious about receiving a curated selection of make up prep essentials, each one promising a little ritual of self-care and confidence.

Selecting the right make up prep routine is a deeply personal experience, influenced by skin type, lifestyle, and the desired finish. Some may prefer a minimalist approach with just a lightweight moisturiser and primer, while others might indulge in a multi-step regimen that includes serums, targeted treatments, and SPF protection. The versatility of these products means they can be adapted to suit changing climates and preferences; for example, a richer cream in the colder months or a mattifying primer when seeking a shine-free complexion. For those looking to explore a range of expertly crafted products designed to enhance every step of their routine, the Products For Flawless Make-up page offers a curated selection to help you achieve your desired look. Whether you are perfecting your own ritual or searching for a thoughtful gift, the right make up prep products provide the essential first step to a beautiful, confident finish that lasts.

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