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Clarins BRIGHT PLUS for oily acne-prone skin

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Clarins BRIGHT PLUS

Low

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the serums alongside fit it better.

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 brightening for your oily skin due to Ascorbyl Glucoside and Acerola Fruit Extract, which help even skin tone, but lacks ingredients to specifically target your acne and breakouts.
  • Biotin provides some seboregulation, but the formula does not offer sufficient specialized ingredients for optimal results in managing oiliness or blemishes.
  • The product is generally safe for your oily skin, though Ascorbyl Glucoside and Parfum carry a slight risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that this serum excels at reviving dull complexions and providing an immediate "healthy glow," making it a favorite for those seeking radiance and hydration. While effective for general skin tone evening and acne scarring, results on deep, long-standing hyperpigmentation or dark spots often require patience and consistent long-term use.

Highlights

  • Improves radiance Mostly Mentioned
    • “adds a dewy glow”
    • “healthier luminous complexion”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “revives dull skin”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “milky non-sticky texture”
    • “light and comfortable”
    • “sinks in immediately”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “very expensive”
    • “pricey for the amount”
    • “investment product”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
  • Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “leaves skin supple”
    • “provides light hydration”
    • “moisturizing finish”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells amazing”
    • “light floral scent”
    • “luxurious fragrance”
    • “nice spa-like smell”
  • Poor dropper Sometimes Noted
    • “dropper is frustrating”
    • “hard to dispense”
    • “button pump is difficult”
    • “prefer a standard pump”
  • Slow dark spot results Sometimes Noted
    • “takes time to work”
    • “no dramatic change in spots”
    • “slow process for pigmentation”
    • “faded slightly but not gone”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused minor breakouts”
    • “skin got worse”
    • “tiny bumps appeared”

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Questions and answers

Why is Clarins Bright Plus serum a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

Clarins Bright Plus serum is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks specific ingredients to target acne and breakouts, and offers only moderate brightening and oil control. A treatment for this skin needs purifying and calming ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or tea tree extract to manage oiliness and blemishes while keeping the skin balanced.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This serum is a weak match because it lacks specialized ingredients to specifically target acne and breakouts, even though Ascorbyl Glucoside and Acerola Fruit Extract offer moderate brightening. A treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or tea tree extract to control oiliness, purify blemishes, and soothe without irritation.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for oily acne-prone skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and keeps skin looking clear by fighting breakouts and reducing oil buildup. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and is well-suited for keeping an even, smooth complexion.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Journal of Periodontology, 2009

What does Acerola Fruit Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Acerola Fruit Extract may help manage oily skin by supporting reduced oiliness and protecting against skin stress, as shown in studies on similar plant extracts. However, a product for oily acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that clear pores and balance oil production.

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2012

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, placed after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening helps with extra safety around sun exposure, though some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment alongside retinol, applying the treatment first and following with your retinol once it absorbs. This product is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts and excess oil. Oily acne-prone skin needs specialized blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing actives to properly manage breakouts and shine.

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment is best used in your evening routine, applying it once a day or a few times a week. Because this product is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin, a treatment for this skin needs ingredients that actively target breakouts and clear blemishes alongside brightening agents.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores, but reviewers and its formula indicate it may cause breakouts for your oily acne-prone skin. This type of skin needs a product with specialized ingredients to target blemishes and clear up breakouts.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003

  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical ascorbic acid application resulted in a statistically significant improvement in Ra and shadows north-south facial axis values as well as clinical, photographic, and patient self-appraisal scores compared with vehicle control in nineteen patients with mild to moderately photodamaged facial skin.

    Archives of Otolaryngology--head & Neck Surgery, 1999

  • Application of a 3% ascorbic acid oil-in-water emulsion significantly reduced oxidative stress, increased dermal papillae, and reduced fine lines and wrinkles in human skin compared to placebo and a vitamin C derivative.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2004

  • Topical ascorbic acid application promoted dermal redensification and significantly increased total skin and dermal echogenicity in 25 healthy female participants after 30 days compared to a placebo formulation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • Alchemilla vulgaris extracts and their hydrogel formulations accelerated wound healing and fibroblast migration in vitro and improved skin barrier repair in vivo compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019

  • Alchemilla vulgaris promoted cell growth in epithelial and myofibroblast cell lines and accelerated cutaneous lesion healing in rats compared to glycerine vehicle and distilled water controls.

    Phytotherapy Research, 2007

Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Tromethamine, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Biotin, Parfum, Citric Acid, Acerola Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Xylitol, Pancra Tium Maritimum Extract, Acerola Seed Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract

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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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

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    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

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  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

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    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

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    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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