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Clarins skincare

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Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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Clarins is loved for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners, which are thoughtfully enriched with nourishing shea and hydrating squalane. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best because of these gentle and nourishing formulations. To address specific concerns, the brand offers standout treatments, including the Double Serum Light Texture for acne-prone skin, the Extra-Firming Day Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Super Restorative Night Cream for mature skin. Through regular use, its key ingredients actively benefit the complexion, as shea butter reduces redness and protects the skin, while squalane increases collagen and fights skin damage.

Scientific Reports, 2020

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 69.3k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Clarins for immediate hydration, luxurious and non-greasy textures, and a radiant healthy glow. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Hydrating and smoothing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “keeps skin moist — Multi-Active Jour”
    • “woke up with baby soft skin — Multi-Active Nuit”
    • “no more dry patches — Super Restorative Night Cream”
  • Hydrating and glowing serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Double Serum”
    • “adds a dewy glow — BRIGHT PLUS”
    • “Gives off the most stunning natural radiance I've ever come across. — Beauty Flash Balm”
  • Luxurious textures Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like silk — Double Serum”
    • “Perfect primer for any foundation, which all glide on smoothly. — Beauty Flash Balm”
    • “absorbs quickly — BRIGHT PLUS”
  • Radiance and glow-boosting moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “radiant youthful glow — Multi-Active Jour”
    • “gives a healthy morning glow — Multi-Active Nuit”
    • “Made my skin glowy — Extra-Firming Day Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “absorbs quickly — Multi-Active Jour”
    • “absorbs instantly — Multi-Active Nuit”
  • Luxurious texture moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Creamy texture feels luxurious upon application — Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “rich but absorbs well — Super Restorative Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs right away with no greasy residue. — Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — Double Serum”
    • “too expensive for results — Total Eye Lift”
    • “very expensive — Double Serum Eye”
  • Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
    • “smells like perfume — Multi-Active Jour”
    • “Smell was very off putting — Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “smell is so strong my eyes water — Hydrating Toning Lotion”
  • Lack of dramatic or subtle results Often Mentioned
    • “didn't see a lift — Total Eye Lift”
    • “no change in circles — Double Serum Eye”
    • “too expensive — Double Serum Light Texture”
  • Pump or packaging design issues Often Mentioned
    • “dispenses too much product — Total Eye Lift”
    • “dispenses too much — Double Serum Eye”
    • “pump squirts everywhere — Double Serum Light Texture”

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Questions and answers

Is Clarins good for oily skin?

Lovi rates the Clarins-focused routine Average for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand's moisturizers are lightweight and fast-absorbing.

Is Clarins worth it?

Clarins may be worth it for shoppers looking for luxurious textures and hydrating moisturizers, though some reviewers note a high price point and strong fragrance. Lovi rates the Clarins-focused routine Average for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the range, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are Clarins's best products?

Lovi rates Extra-Firming Day Cream, Super Restorative Night Cream, and Soothing Toning Lotion highest across various skin types. Additionally, products like Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream help provide deep moisture for dry skin.

Which Clarins moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best Clarins moisturizer for dry skin is Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream. Super Restorative Night Cream and Extra-Firming Day Cream are also great options for dry skin.

Does Clarins cause breakouts?

Clarins is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine as High for acne-prone skin. However, some individual products or formulations may trigger sensitivities depending on the user's skin type.

Is Clarins fragrance-free?

No, the Clarins products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 23 out of 24 items contain fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Clarins products?

Clarins products feature key ingredients like shea butter, squalane, oat, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and glycerin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Clarins skincare routine?

To build a Clarins routine for dry skin in the morning, apply Gentle Foaming Cleanser, followed by Hydrating Toning Lotion, and Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream. In the evening, use Total Cleansing Oil, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Purifying Toning Lotion, BRIGHT PLUS, and Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream. Once a week, add Total Cleansing Oil, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask, BRIGHT PLUS, and Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream to the regimen.

Where can I buy Clarins, and how much does it cost?

Clarins is available in stores across the United Arab Emirates. Prices on the page range from AED 81.41 to AED 878.77, with most items falling between AED 188.12 and AED 440.00.

What are good alternatives to Clarins?

Good alternatives to Clarins include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates routines from La Roche-Posay High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Clarins vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

La Roche-Posay is a better fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine High and the Clarins-focused routine Average. For sensitive skin, both brands offer a High fit.

Who owns Clarins, and where is it from?

Clarins is a French brand founded in 1954, owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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Is Clarins cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Clarins as cruelty-free.

Is Clarins good for dry skin?

Clarins is a fair choice for dry skin, though Lovi rates the brand-focused routine as Average for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers help keep skin soft and smooth, while key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help support skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Clarins cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Gentle Foaming Cleanser is the best Clarins cleanser for oily skin, rating Average. The Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser also rates Average for oily skin.

Is Clarins good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Clarins High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance in some products, though key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep the skin soft and comfortable.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is Clarins good for acne-prone skin?

Clarins fits acne-prone skin well overall, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products provide lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration, though some formulas contain fragrance.

Is Clarins good for skin with dark spots?

Lovi rates Clarins High for skin with dark spots, as the brand features targeted treatments like BRIGHT PLUS and Double Serum. Topical vitamin E helps support skin quality and brighten tone as shown in studies.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Clarins good for mature skin?

Yes, Clarins is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the Extra-Firming Day Cream and Super Restorative Night Cream as Superior for mature skin. Topical vitamin E helps provide anti-aging effects.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Research behind Clarins's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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