Beauty Flash Balm Mask, Primer, Radiance Booster

Beauty Flash Balm has been a Clarins 'cult product' & best-seller for over 20 years. I can't see that being the case for much longer as the formula has recently changed for the worse! The pros of the new formulation: It's still versatile: I can use this not just as a moisturizer, but also as a lip balm, mask, instant radiance boost (works very minimally for this purpose) and primer. But does it function brilliantly in all those categories? Unfortunately that's no longer the case. I'd say adequate at best. The cons: it is definitely on the chemical-y side. Even with the addition of four new plant extracts, there's still a whole bunch of stuff in here that isn't 'natural'. And the texture has completely transformed, to the point where it doesn't even feel like the same product, not to mention the added fragrance which is too strong! I am hoping the formulation is improved in the near future (it was already changed once a few years back) or simply reverts back to the previous one. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream

I think I've reviewed this product before. I've been using it for more than 20 years and love it. If I use it before applying foundation, the makeup goes on more smoothly and looks better. If I'm not going out, I use it alone and it makes my skin smoother and brighter. I hope Clarins never discontinues it.