Clarins Extra-Firming for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, complemented by the emollient properties of shea butter which help to hydrate and plump the skin.
- While beneficial for general hydration and supporting dry or flaky skin, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly target your primary concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 6.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this range is highly praised for its ability to deliver deep hydration and a radiant, plumped appearance to dull or aging skin. Most users appreciate the lightweight, non-greasy texture that layers well under makeup. Some individuals with sensitive skin or specific scent preferences find the fragrance overpowering.
Highlights
Hydrating and plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin looks more plump and refreshed.”
- “Deeply hydrated and plumper.”
- “Helps retain moisture on my face.”
Boosts radiance Often Mentioned
- “Skin appeared brighter.”
- “Immediate boost in radiance.”
- “Gives my skin a healthy, radiant glow.”
Fast absorbing Often Mentioned
- “Sinks fast into the skin.”
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.”
- “Melts into my skin effortlessly.”
Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Wore well under makeup.”
- “Works well as a makeup base.”
- “Doesn't cake or pill.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “The cream is very expensive.”
- “Pricey.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “This fragrance is terrible.”
- “Over-fragranced.”
- “Scent is too strong.”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “This irritated my eyes.”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Lacks sufficient hydration for very dry skin types.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Extra-Firming work for dry sensitive skin?
CLARINS Extra-Firming works moderately well for your dry sensitive skin, providing basic hydration and comfort with ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter. However, a product of this type needs richer, more targeted nourishing ingredients and soothing agents to provide exceptional hydration and support your skin barrier without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter make this cream a good fit by providing moderate moisture and helping to keep dry skin hydrated and smooth. Because this is an average fit, dry sensitive skin needs a product with highly effective, soothing ingredients and rich nourishment that support the skin barrier without any risk of irritation.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Dimethicone do for dry sensitive skin?
Dimethicone helps protect dry sensitive skin, though it may show varying performance compared to other protectants. This type of product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
For dry sensitive skin, apply this moisturizing treatment in the evening step of your routine following a cleanser and soothing toner. This product of this type needs rich ingredients like ceramides, essential fatty acids, and soothing botanical oils to deeply nourish and repair dry, sensitive skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol product to help keep your dry and sensitive skin calm and hydrated. This type of product needs added soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides or centella asiatica to better protect sensitive skin against potential retinol irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment as part of your evening routine. Daily application of moisturizers containing glycerin and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and support dry skin.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that tend to cause irritation. However, because it works best with ingredients like glycerin and shea butter for basic hydration, dry skin often needs richer barrier-repairing lipids and soothing agents to stay fully comfortable.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body, as it is safe for dry and sensitive skin. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a gentle formula like this helps hydrate the area without causing irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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.
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