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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
£55

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

"Great product...Excellent product , one of the best out there Rejuvenating for the skin...Best cream...Love this cream!..."

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£55
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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..."

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£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..."

901 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...

"Best product...Every product I’ve tried from has been brilliant love this product...Love it!...Great! I love the silky smoothness..."

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£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...

"Love this product, makes my skin feel so soft and the smell is great...I love this product....Leaves a glowing finish and..."

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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...

"Great...The best face wash I’ve used, the hydration is the best thing for my skin....Best cleanser...I love this product...."

2,640 REVIEWS
£28
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Beauty Flash Balm
Beauty Flash Balm
£39

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...."

2,247 REVIEWS
£39
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Multi-Active Glow Serum
Multi-Active Glow Serum
£60

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

"BEST serum ever...This is THE best product I have ever used in last 30 years....I use a few different Clarins moisturizers..."

1,598 REVIEWS
£60
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Beauty Flash Peel
Beauty Flash Peel
£39

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..."

1,573 REVIEWS
£39
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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..."

840 REVIEWS
£39
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Bright Plus Serum
Bright Plus Serum
£65

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..."

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£65
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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....

"The best cleanser I have ever used. I always return to it after 30 years!! Great toner slso...Velvet cleansing milk is the..."

802 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...

"Smells great...This cleanser is absolutely the best I have ever used....It not only smells great, but it cleans my face..."

677 REVIEWS
£29
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Cleansing Micellar Water
Cleansing Micellar Water
£28

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..."

574 REVIEWS
£28
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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...

"love it...One of the best cleansing oils I’ve tried. Easy to use, isn’t greasy and is gentle on my skin...The oil removal..."

573 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...

"great toning lotion...I have never seen a toning lotion before and I absolutely love it!...Toners are the best always make..."

528 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...

"This product is the best. I love it. I definitely...This product is the best. I love it. I definitely purchase it again....The..."

481 REVIEWS
£28
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Nutri-Lumière Day Cream - All Skin Types
Nutri-Lumière Day Cream - All Skin Types
£102

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..."

477 REVIEWS
£102
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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 foaming cream!...I..."

362 REVIEWS
£28
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Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturiser SPF25
Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturiser SPF25
£40

A new Glow-Boosting Skin Tint with Age-Defying Skin Care. This 94% skincare formula enhances your skin in one simple step....

"Best tinted moisturizer I have tried on in a long...Glides on smoothly, and number 3 is great on my skin....Love it!...Great..."

257 REVIEWS
£40
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Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Bi-Phase Serum
Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Bi-Phase Serum
£48

Enriched with hyaluronic acid and saffron flower polyphenols, this serum intensely hydrates and balances skin. This bi-phase...

"Great product...This is the best serum for winter, skin feels hydrated throughout the day...Love this product highly recommend...."

250 REVIEWS
£48
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My Re-Boost Tinted Hydra-Energising Tinted Cream
My Re-Boost Tinted Hydra-Energising Tinted Cream
£26

Energise and even out the complexion with this hydrating tinted cream for an instant healthy glow. Suitable for all skin...

"Best in it's category...The best tinted moisturizer I've tried....Everything I love about Clarins skincare with a fantastic..."

247 REVIEWS
£26
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Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Cream SPF15
Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Cream SPF15
£42

The anti-UV, antioxidant moisturising day cream enriched with hyaluronic acid. This cream, enriched with hyaluronic acid,...

"Best product going 👌...Wonderful facial cream glides on, no sticky residue, love, love, love it ❤️ best cream ever used......"

243 REVIEWS
£42
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Make-up Prep Products

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Preparing the skin for make-up is a ritual that brings together artistry and self-care, setting the stage for a look that lasts from the first swipe of foundation to the final touch of lipstick. Make-up prep products are the unsung heroes behind every flawless finish, whether you’re crafting a natural daytime glow or a statement look for a special occasion. The process begins with a clean, refreshed face—cleansing away the day’s residue to reveal a smooth canvas. Next comes hydration, an essential step for every skin type. A lightweight moisturiser or cream before makeup helps to plump and soften, ensuring that foundation glides on seamlessly without settling into fine lines or dry patches. For those who find their complexion needs a little extra boost, a targeted serum or hydrating essence can add luminosity and comfort, especially as the weather warms and skin may crave more moisture. Those with oilier skin types might prefer a mattifying lotion, while drier complexions benefit from richer creams that lock in hydration.

Primers are the cornerstone of make-up prep, bridging the gap between skincare and make-up. A smoothing primer, such as a clarins perfecting touch primer, creates a velvety base that blurs imperfections and enhances the application of clarins face makeup. Some formulas are designed to address specific concerns—minimising the appearance of pores, neutralising redness, or amplifying radiance for that lit-from-within effect. Others offer a gripping finish, helping foundation and concealer adhere for longer wear, which is especially valuable during humid days or at lively gatherings where touch-ups may be few and far between. For those seeking a clarins makeover, the right prep routine ensures that every product layered on top performs at its best, from the sheerest tint to the most sculpted contour. Setting sprays and mists can also play a role, adding a final veil of hydration or helping to set make-up in place, locking in your look for hours of confidence and comfort.

Choosing make-up prep products is a personal journey, influenced by skin type, lifestyle, and the desired finish. They make thoughtful gifts, too—an ideal treat for friends, family, or anyone looking to elevate their beauty ritual. Whether preparing for a celebratory event, a day at the office, or simply embracing the joy of a well-crafted routine, these essentials bring a sense of luxury and readiness to every day. For tailored solutions that help you achieve a flawless base, explore the curated selection of Products For Pre Party Skin Prep, where you’ll find everything needed to create a smooth, radiant canvas for your clarins make up. With the right prep, every look becomes a celebration of your unique beauty, ready to shine in any setting.

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