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Clarins vs RoC

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Clarins and RoC are French skincare brands founded in the nineteen-fifties that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and delicate eye products. Clarins harnesses soothing shea and replenishing squalane, while RoC utilizes glycerin and retinol to address dryness and aging. The former suits sensitive and mature skin best with gentle care, whereas the latter suits mature and dry skin best through deeply nourishing options. Ultimately, the brands differ through their specific formulations, with the first brand relying on natural elements and the second focusing on proven active ingredients.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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This page compares some of the most popular Clarins and RoC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Clarins vs RoC products

People Say

ClarinsRoC
  • Luxurious texture and lightweight feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “melting non-oily texture — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “keeps skin moist — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
    • “woke up with baby soft skin — Clarins Multi-Active Nuit”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Anti-aging and wrinkle reduction Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “neck feels smoother — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin looks brighter immediately — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
    • “Gives off the most stunning natural radiance I've ever come across. — Clarins Beauty Flash Balm”
    • “eyes look more open — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle on sensitive eyes and skin Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “no irritation or peeling — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “doesn't make me greasy — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
  • Improves skin texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “skin feels like silk — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “caused redness — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “made my face burn — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”

Clarins vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or RoC: which is better?

RoC helps with anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, while the products on this page from Clarins offer luxurious textures and deep hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Clarins and RoC?

RoC focuses on wrinkle reduction and anti-aging with retinol, whereas Clarins is known for luxurious textures, hydration, and radiance-boosting formulas.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Clarins or RoC for dry skin?

RoC is a better choice for dry skin, as the routine fit on this page is Superior compared to Clarins' High level. RoC features ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Clarins or RoC: which cleanser is better?

RoC features the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER, which Lovi rates as a High fit across all skin types on this page, whereas Clarins offers multiple cleansers with varying fit levels including a Low rating for dry sensitive skin. RoC may provide a more reliable cleansing option for diverse skin types based on these uniform fit ratings.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or RoC?

RoC is more affordable than Clarins, as high price point is a noted drawback for Clarins while RoC is noted for good value. The products on this page reflect these pricing differences between the two brands.

Which brand has fewer products with artificial fragrance?

RoC has fewer products with artificial fragrance on this page, with 10 out of 12 products listing no fragrance compared to only 1 out of 24 for Clarins.

Clarins or RoC for oily skin?

RoC fits oily skin better than Clarins, as Lovi rates RoC High for oily skin compared to Clarins Average.

Clarins or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC offers a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clarins, which is rated high. RoC also provides anti-aging benefits through retinol, which stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Clarins or RoC for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and RoC offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page. Reviewers note that RoC tends to be better for sensitive eyes and skin, whereas Clarins frequently features strong fragrance.

Clarins or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Both Clarins and RoC offer products on this page that have an equal high routine fit level for acne-prone skin. RoC may help with wrinkle reduction and skin texture, while Clarins is known for luxurious textures and hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Clarins or RoC for mature skin?

RoC is better for mature skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Clarins' High fit. RoC focuses heavily on anti-aging and wrinkle reduction using retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Clarins or RoC for skin with dark spots?

RoC is better for skin with dark spots, as it achieves a superior routine fit compared to Clarins on this page. RoC's formulations feature retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve signs of aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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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