Clarins Multi-Active Nuit for oily skin
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 exfoliation for your oily skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid, which provide mild chemical exfoliation, but lacks specialized ingredients to directly address oiliness, potentially worsening oily shine.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and plump the skin, but it does not contain strong seboregulating ingredients suitable for oily skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 8.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users find this night cream deeply hydrating, leaving skin plump and soft without greasiness. It effectively smooths fine lines and imparts a rested glow. However, the strong floral fragrance is divisive, pleasing some while irritating others.
Highlights
Hydrating and soft Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with baby soft skin”
- “super moisturizing without being heavy”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
- “skin feels plump and hydrated”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “silky satin finish”
- “doesn't stick to my pillow”
- “light but effective”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like a spa”
- “scent helps me sleep”
- “divine floral fragrance”
- “feels like a treat”
Restful glow Sometimes Noted
- “gives a healthy morning glow”
- “skin looks less tired”
- “brightens dull complexion”
- “looks like I slept 8 hours”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “fine lines look softened”
- “texture is much more refined”
- “pores appear smaller”
- “smooths out sleep lines”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive for the size”
- “pricey for a daily cream”
- “only buy it on sale”
- “jar is too small for the cost”
Strong floral scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is way too strong”
- “gave me a headache”
- “perfume lingers all night”
- “wish it was unscented”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “hate dipping fingers in”
- “needs a pump dispenser”
- “unsanitary open jar”
- “packaging feels heavy but impractical”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “not rich enough for winter”
- “need to apply oil on top”
- “absorbed too fast, skin felt tight”
- “better for normal skin than dry”
Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
- “miss the old blue jar formula”
- “new version isn't as rich”
- “texture has changed for the worse”
- “preferred the original”
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Questions and answers
Why is Clarins Multi-Active Nuit a weak match for oily skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to control excess oil, which may worsen oily shine. Oily skin needs lightweight hydration, oil-balancing ingredients, and the absence of heavy oils to manage shine without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks specialized oil-controlling ingredients and contains heavy butter that may worsen oily shine. Oily skin needs lightweight moisturizers, soothing extracts, and oil-balancing ingredients that hydrate without clogging pores or adding excess shine.
What does Kiwi Fruit Extract do for oily skin?
Kiwi Fruit Extract helps balance oily skin by providing antioxidants and calming irritation. This ingredient supports skin health and cell renewal, though oily skin also benefits from lightweight hydration and ingredients that help control excess shine.
Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2005Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2016
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter is a rich ingredient that may feel too heavy for oily skin and can sometimes clog pores. For oily skin, a moisturizer needs lighter ingredients that hydrate without feeling greasy or heavy.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, but it is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients and may worsen shine. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-absorbing minerals or niacinamide to balance oil production while keeping skin hydrated.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol has fully absorbed to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. This type of routine works best for oily skin when the moisturizer includes oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients and may worsen oily shine. Oily skin needs a product of this type with oil-absorbing ingredients and lightweight, non-greasy hydrators to balance moisture without adding excess shine.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks ingredients that control oil and may increase oily shine, which means oily skin needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to stay clear and balanced.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on your body, as the skin on your body is thicker than facial skin and the eyelid area is among the thinnest regions. However, because this product is a weak match for oily skin, oily skin types need lightweight hydrating formulas and oil-controlling ingredients rather than heavy rich creams.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Purified polysaccharides from kiwi fruit stimulated cell proliferation up to 30%, mitochondrial activity by nearly 25% in human keratinocytes, increased proliferation and ATP synthesis in fibroblasts, and doubled collagen synthesis in three-dimensional skin equivalents compared to controls.
Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2005Ethanolic extract of Actinidia chinensis Planch ameliorated UVB-mediated photoaging by reducing wrinkle formation, epidermal thickening, and collagen loss while decreasing reactive oxygen species overproduction and regulating the AKT pathway in NIH-3T3 cells and SKH-1 hairless mice compared to UVB irradiation alone.
Antioxidants, 2024A 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, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Eschscholtzia Californica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Edta, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lapsana Communis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Maris Sal Sea Salt Sel Marin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
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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