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Clarins BRIGHT PLUS for dry sensitive skin

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Clarins BRIGHT PLUS

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums 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 brightening for your dry and sensitive skin, as Ascorbyl Glucoside and Acerola Fruit Extract work to even skin tone, while Bisabolol and Glycerin provide essential hydration and soothing effects.
  • The formula includes Xylitol for humectant action, offering general skincare benefits that support your dry or flaky skin.
  • The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
  • Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.

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

How well does Clarins Bright Plus serum work for dry sensitive skin?

Clarins Bright Plus serum works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by offering basic brightening along with soothing and hydrating benefits. Treatments that fit this skin type better need richer moisturizing ingredients, skin barrier support, and optimal textures that enhance moisture retention and resilience.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Journal of Periodontology, 2009

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside and Acerola Fruit Extract help brighten your skin tone, while Glycerin, Xylitol, and Bisabolol provide moisture and soothing comfort. A treatment for dry sensitive skin needs ingredients that deeply hydrate, strengthen the moisture barrier, and soothe without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for dry sensitive skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and protect dry sensitive skin from daily damage, while keeping it smooth and calm. Because this type of vitamin C is stable and gentle, it is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin while delivering steady antioxidant benefits.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021

What does Acerola Fruit Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Acerola fruit extract helps hydrate dry and sensitive skin while providing antioxidant protection against environmental damage. Because it is rich in vitamin C, it may also help brighten uneven skin tone and improve overall radiance while remaining gentle on delicate skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing, though products of this type for dry sensitive skin work best when they also provide rich hydration and soothing ingredients to keep the skin calm and comfortable.

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

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first, waiting for it to absorb, and then following with your retinol. Because your skin is dry and sensitive, this layering helps keep your skin calm while delivering brightening benefits.

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment works well in the evening for your dry sensitive skin. To get the best results on this skin type, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and soothing components like bisabolol.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This product is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry sensitive skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and features soothing components like bisabolol. However, a product of this type needs richer hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to fully care for dry and sensitive skin without irritation.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

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, 2017

  • 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

  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

  • 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

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.

  • 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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