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Clarins Multi-Active Nuit for combination skin

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Clarins Multi-Active Nuit

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 suitability for combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects without irritating your combination skin. The absence of harsh ingredients ensures a safe experience.
  • While the formula effectively moisturizes, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your oily shine concerns.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 8.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users find this night cream deeply hydrating, leaving skin plump and soft without greasiness. It effectively smooths fine lines and imparts a rested glow. However, the strong floral fragrance is divisive, pleasing some while irritating others.

Highlights

  • Hydrating and soft Mostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby soft skin”
    • “super moisturizing without being heavy”
    • “eliminated my dry patches”
    • “skin feels plump and hydrated”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “silky satin finish”
    • “doesn't stick to my pillow”
    • “light but effective”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa”
    • “scent helps me sleep”
    • “divine floral fragrance”
    • “feels like a treat”
  • Restful glow Sometimes Noted
    • “gives a healthy morning glow”
    • “skin looks less tired”
    • “brightens dull complexion”
    • “looks like I slept 8 hours”
  • Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
    • “fine lines look softened”
    • “texture is much more refined”
    • “pores appear smaller”
    • “smooths out sleep lines”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “very expensive for the size”
    • “pricey for a daily cream”
    • “only buy it on sale”
    • “jar is too small for the cost”
  • Strong floral scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smell is way too strong”
    • “gave me a headache”
    • “perfume lingers all night”
    • “wish it was unscented”
  • Jar packaging Rarely Noted
    • “hate dipping fingers in”
    • “needs a pump dispenser”
    • “unsanitary open jar”
    • “packaging feels heavy but impractical”
  • Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
    • “not rich enough for winter”
    • “need to apply oil on top”
    • “absorbed too fast, skin felt tight”
    • “better for normal skin than dry”
  • Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
    • “miss the old blue jar formula”
    • “new version isn't as rich”
    • “texture has changed for the worse”
    • “preferred the original”

Sources: lovi.care, clarins.com, ulta.com, sephora.com, influenster.com, escentual.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Clarins Multi-Active Nuit work for combination skin?

Clarins Multi-Active Nuit works moderately well for combination skin, as it provides good hydration without clogging pores or causing irritation, though it lacks targeted ingredients to help with oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs ingredients that provide hydration and brightness while reducing oily shine without irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit by providing hydration and plumpness without irritating combination skin. However, this skin type needs a product that also includes ingredients to brighten and reduce oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Kiwi Fruit Extract do for combination skin?

Kiwi fruit extract helps support cell renewal and calm the skin with antioxidants, which is suitable for combination skin. It may also help protect against daily environmental stress and soothe irritation. To work well for combination skin, a product with kiwi fruit extract needs balanced hydrating ingredients that nourish dry areas without making oily zones greasy.

Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2005Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2016

What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for combination skin?

Butyrospermum parkii butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth while supporting the skin barrier. This ingredient is generally well tolerated, though a product for this skin type also needs lightweight hydration to balance oilier zones without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and any treatment serums, right before bed. Combination skin needing better care for oily shine requires lightweight formulas with oil-absorbing ingredients like niacinamide or clay.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol product to help keep your skin soft and calm. Moisturizers like this are unlikely to irritate your skin and can help reduce dryness when using strong treatments.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and smooth while maintaining a good safety profile. For combination skin, a product of this type also needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for oily shine, combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to fully manage shine.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes, though the skin there is very thin, because its safe formula is unlikely to irritate. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to keep delicate areas comfortable without feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

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

  • Dermatological 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, 2021

  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

  • Purified polysaccharides from kiwi fruit stimulated cell proliferation up to 30%, mitochondrial activity by nearly 25% in human keratinocytes, increased proliferation and ATP synthesis in fibroblasts, and doubled collagen synthesis in three-dimensional skin equivalents compared to controls.

    Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2005

  • Ethanolic extract of Actinidia chinensis Planch ameliorated UVB-mediated photoaging by reducing wrinkle formation, epidermal thickening, and collagen loss while decreasing reactive oxygen species overproduction and regulating the AKT pathway in NIH-3T3 cells and SKH-1 hairless mice compared to UVB irradiation alone.

    Antioxidants, 2024

  • A 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, 2025

  • A 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, 2025

  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022

  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

  • Topical 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, 2025

  • Topical 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, 2024

  • A 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, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Eschscholtzia Californica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Edta, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lapsana Communis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Maris Sal Sea Salt Sel Marin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

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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