Clarins Total Eye Lift for oily acne-prone skin
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Caffeine
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Escin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other eye cares fit it better.
- International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 plumping and firming for your oily skin due to Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, which provide some support for the eye area but do not directly address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Glycerin and Panthenol offer general hydration benefits that are supportive but not targeted for your specific skin issues or oiliness.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 3.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this eye cream for its lightweight, serum-like texture that absorbs quickly and layers beautifully under makeup without pilling. While many appreciate the gentle, plant-based formula for sensitive eyes, opinions are mixed regarding the '60-second lift' claim, with some seeing an instant awakening effect and others finding it ineffective for deep wrinkles or dark circles.
Highlights
Pump design issues Mostly Mentioned
- “dispenses too much product”
- “pump stops working”
- “hard to control amount”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “concealer glides on smoothly”
- “no pilling under makeup”
- “keeps under-eyes hydrated for makeup”
Lightweight & fast absorbing Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without grease”
- “silky texture melts in”
- “lightweight, not heavy”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “too expensive for results”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “not worth the money”
Gentle on sensitive eyes Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation for contact wearers”
- “great retinol alternative”
- “doesn't sting my eyes”
Visible 'awakening' effect Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look more open”
- “helps with morning puffiness”
- “skin feels tighter instantly”
Lack of dramatic results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't see a lift”
- “dark circles didn't change”
- “no difference in wrinkles”
Insufficient hydration Rarely Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “need a richer cream”
- “dried out my skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Total Eye Lift work for oily acne-prone skin?
Clarins Total Eye Lift works reasonably well for oily acne-prone skin, offering moderate firmness and basic moisture without clogging pores or causing irritation. However, because it is not specifically targeted for breakouts or excess oiliness, an eye care product for this skin type needs ingredients that actively soothe blemishes and help balance oil.
Which ingredients make this eye care a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, glycerin, and panthenol make this eye care a fit by offering moderate firming and general hydration that is safe for your skin. Because this product is an average fit, eye care for oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that safely soothe the skin, control excess oil, and help with breakouts without clogging pores.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 do for oily acne-prone skin?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 helps firm up the skin, making it feel more resilient. While it is studied for its overall anti-aging effects on skin cells, oily and acne-prone skin generally benefits more from ingredients that balance oil and soothe breakouts.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
What does Caffeine do for oily acne-prone skin?
Topical caffeine helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by protecting cells against UV damage and preventing excessive fat accumulation. It is also well tolerated and may boost your sunscreen protection when used together with UV filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye care product fits into your routine after your moisturizer, applied gently around the eye area. Because it works for your oily skin but does not address acne, blemishes, or breakouts, an oily skin type needs eye products that also contain blemish-clearing or oil-balancing ingredients.
Can I use this eye care with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye care with retinol by applying it gently around the eye area after your retinol has absorbed. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but an eye product for acne-prone skin needs lightweight, balancing, and blemish-clearing ingredients that help keep pores clear.
How often should I use it?
You can use this eye care product daily, morning and night, as it is safe for your oily skin, though an eye cream formulated with blemish-fighting and oil-controlling ingredients would fit your skin better.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Clarins Total Eye Lift is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin, as it is safe for your skin type with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients. However, because it does not directly target acne, blemishes, or breakouts, oily skin of this type needs an eye care product featuring lightweight, clarifying ingredients that help clear pores and regulate oil.
Is this eye care fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Treatment of immortalized human keratinocytes with Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 increased cell stiffness across its concentration range, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-50 increased stiffness at 0.05 µg/ml but decreased it at 0.5 and 5 µg/ml compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A 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, 2017A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021A 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 escin promotes angiogenic behavior and enhances adenosine-induced perfusion in humans by activating Wnt signaling via Gsk3beta down-regulation.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2025External use of escin reduced acute and chronic cutaneous inflammation and edema in rat and mouse models by down-regulating PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-1β, promoting glucocorticoid receptor expression, and inhibiting NF-κB and AP-1 expressions.
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, 2018
Why other eye cares fit oily acne-prone skin better
Topical UP256 cream containing 0.5% bakuchiol administered twice daily significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and improved acne-related post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in 13 subjects with mild or moderate facial acne.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2021Topical combination of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and 0.2% retinol reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 29.28% at 4 weeks and 63.10% at 8 weeks, outperforming either agent alone.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Wax Flower, Caffeine, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium Edta, Escin, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
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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