Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask for dry sensitive skin
Cryo Technology
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Escin
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Tocopheryl AcetateHigh
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
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
- Highly suitable for your dry skin, this product offers excellent moisturizing benefits due to the presence of Shea Butter and Glycerin, which provide emollient and humectant actions respectively.
- While it addresses general skincare needs like hydration, it lacks specialized ingredients such as ceramides or hyaluronic acid to significantly combat your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but right before your final moisturizer.
- Gently press a thin layer of the creamy mask into your skin, and avoid any harsh rubbing.
- For the best results with dry skin , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean skin.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the creamy mask too close to your eyes.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 5.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this mask for its intense, immediate cooling sensation that effectively depuffs and wakes up tired skin, leaving the complexion looking tighter and more radiant. While many report visible hydration and a "glowy" finish, those with sensitive skin occasionally experience irritation due to the potent menthol derivative used to create the cryotherapy effect.
Highlights
Intense cooling Mostly Mentioned
- “insane how cooling it is”
- “glides over skin like ice”
- “feels refreshing and minty”
- “cooling sensation lasts for hours”
Immediate glow Often Mentioned
- “skin looks brighter immediately”
- “gives a healthy glow”
- “complexion looks less dull”
- “instant wake-up call”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive for the amount”
- “pricey for a face mask”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Depuffing & tightening Sometimes Noted
- “great for morning puffiness”
- “jawline felt slightly tighter”
- “pores look visibly smaller”
- “helped with face bloating”
Hydrating & plumping Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels soft and plump”
- “super hydrating without being greasy”
- “doesn't dry down tight”
- “leaves face feeling moisturized”
Strong menthol scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like toothpaste”
- “scent is very overpowering”
- “eyes watered from the fumes”
- “too minty for my taste”
Skin sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “made my face burn”
- “left skin red and stinging”
- “too strong for sensitive skin”
- “caused a reaction/breakout”
Subtle lifting results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see a major lift”
- “results are temporary”
- “good hydration, no lift”
- “expected more dramatic results”
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Questions and answers
What makes Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is a great fit for your dry sensitive skin because it provides deep moisture with shea butter and glycerin. It is also safe and unlikely to cause irritation since it avoids harsh ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Shea Butter and glycerin make this cream a great fit because they provide rich moisture and keep dry skin soft and smooth. Tocopheryl Acetate also helps support a safe and gentle experience on sensitive skin.
What does Cryo Technology do for dry sensitive skin?
Cryo Technology helps cool and comfort dry sensitive skin by providing an instant soothing effect that calms redness and irritation. It also helps lock in moisture to keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for dry sensitive skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps keep dry sensitive skin soft and calm by strengthening the skin barrier and soothing irritation. This ingredient helps lock in moisture while protecting the skin from environmental stressors without clogging pores. A product for this skin type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like shea butter alongside soothing botanical agents to calm redness and restore comfort.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask goes in your weekly routine after a makeup remover and cleanser, and before a treatment and moisturizer. It helps keep dry sensitive skin comfortable with a safe profile that is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine alongside retinol, applying the mask first and following with your treatment step. Because retinol can cause dryness, a nourishing mask like this helps keep your skin soft and calm while you use it.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for dry sensitive skin. It provides great moisture and is safe for your skin, though it is unlikely to help with very flaky concerns.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because its ingredients have a safe profile with a low risk of irritation. Tocopheryl Acetate in the formula is known to be non-comedogenic and well-tolerated.
Is this cream 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, 2017Dermatological 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, 2021Localized cryotherapy using four FDA-approved devices depresses local cutaneous blood perfusion and induces a state of vasoconstriction that persists long after cooling ceases and skin temperatures rewarm towards the normal range.
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2015Targeted precision cryotherapy achieved a 90.25% reduction in acne lesion count and significant IGA score reduction in 20 volunteers by week 4 without adverse events.
Skin Research and Technology, 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 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, 2018Topical quinoa bioester application upregulated skin barrier proteins and antioxidant enzymes, shifting proteomic profiles to predict lower biological skin ages compared to vehicle-treated skin by median differences of 11 and 16 years for participants under and over 50.
Communications Biology, 2026Quinoa bioester exposure in human reconstructed epidermis tridimensional cell cultures increased the abundance of proteins related to preventing premature aging, homeostasis, tissue regeneration, and protection against ultraviolet radiation and oxidative damage compared to untreated counterparts.
Scientific Reports, 2020Quinoa husk peptide fraction reduces melanin content via Akt signaling and apoptosis pathways in A375 cells and rat skin cells.
IScience, 2023Topical 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, 2025Topical 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, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Octyldodecanol, Cococaprylate Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Boron Nitride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Escin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Leontopodium Alpinum Leaf Extract Flower, Oenothera Biennis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Hydroxystearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Ci 42090 Blue 1, Ci 19140 Yellow 5, Tocopherol
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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