This phenomenal product brightens and tightens the skin ready for make up in seconds! It has seriously changed my life. Even though I have a very oily skin, I can put this balm on in the morning straight after cleansing and toning for a smooth finish it really does what it says! It moisturises, tightens pores and brightens dull pastches. You put on a thin layer without rubbing in for an instant fresh feel ready to follow with make up straight away for most morning when you have no time to put on a dozen different facial products. When you have a little more time on your hands you can apply a thick layer and leave it on for 10-15 mins as a mask. What a great product. Clarins products just always seems to work so well with my skin, I now cannot live without their beauty flash balm!