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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

This page covers some of the most popular Clarins products; for the whole Clarins range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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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 Clarins Average for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the Clarins products on this page have a strong fragrance and a high price point.

Is Clarins worth it?

Clarins may be worth it for shoppers seeking luxurious textures and hydrating formulas, though most Clarins products on this page contain fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin and sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently mention high prices and strong fragrances alongside positive feedback for hydrating and smoothing moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What are Clarins's best products?

Lovi rates Extra-Firming Day Cream and Super Restorative Night Cream as Superior for mature skin, while Soothing Toning Lotion and Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream rate Superior for dry skin. Reviewers most often mention these products for their hydrating and smoothing moisturizers, as well as luxurious textures.

Which Clarins moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best Clarins moisturizer for dry skin is the Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream, followed by the Super Restorative Night Cream and the Extra-Firming Day Cream. These formulas help deliver rich hydration to keep dry skin soft and smooth.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Clarins cause breakouts?

Clarins includes products that may cause breakouts for certain skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Average for most Clarins moisturizers and serums, while Beauty Flash Balm carries a warning. Reviewers often mention a strong fragrance across the range, which may also irritate sensitive skin.

Is Clarins fragrance-free?

No, the Clarins products on this page are not fragrance-free, as almost all of them list fragrance among their ingredients. Reviewers frequently mention a strong fragrance in the products.

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, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a Clarins skincare routine?

To build a Clarins routine for dry skin in the morning, start with the Gentle Foaming Cleanser, apply the Hydrating Toning Lotion, and finish with the Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream. For your evening routine, use the Total Cleansing Oil followed by the Gentle Foaming Cleanser, apply BRIGHT PLUS, and lock it in with the Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream. Once a week, you can enhance this routine by adding the Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask after cleansing and before your serum.

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

Clarins products on this page are available at stores in Canada. Prices generally range from CA$48.00 to CA$165.00, with most items falling between CA$49.00 and CA$113.00.

What are good alternatives to Clarins?

La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are good alternatives with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay as a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, and a High fit for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Clarins vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

La Roche-Posay is better for sensitive, dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates La Roche-Posay-focused routines Superior to High while Clarins-focused routines rate High to Average for these skin types. Reviewers also frequently note that Clarins products often feature a strong fragrance.

Who owns Clarins, and where is it from?

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

groupeclarins.comen.wikipedia.orghappi.com

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?

Lovi rates Clarins High for dry skin. The Clarins products on this page feature hydrating and smoothing moisturizers like Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream, which helps maintain moisture. However, reviewers frequently mention a strong fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Clarins cleanser is best for oily skin?

For oily skin, the Gentle Foaming Cleanser is the best option among the Clarins products on this page, followed by the Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser. Lovi rates both cleansers as Average for oily skin.

Is Clarins good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Clarins is well-suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the Clarins-focused routine High for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration, while vitamin E provides antioxidant support.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Clarins good for acne-prone skin?

Clarins is moderately suitable for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routines as Average for this skin type. Reviewers often note that the products provide lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration, though most items on the page do contain fragrance.

Is Clarins good for skin with dark spots?

Clarins is a good choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates several of its targeted treatments like Double Serum and Extra-Firming Day Cream as High or Superior for this skin type. Topical vitamin E found in these formulas helps improve skin brightness and radiance.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Clarins good for mature skin?

Yes, Clarins is well-suited for mature skin, offering several highly rated products like the Extra-Firming Day Cream and Super Restorative Night Cream. Lovi rates the overall brand fit as High for this skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid, included in many formulations, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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