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Purito vs Clarins

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Purito and Clarins are esteemed skincare brands originating from Korea and France, respectively. The former is cherished for its gentle moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and makeup removers, while the latter is loved for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners enriched with shea and squalane. Both suit sensitive and dry skin best, though the Korean line offers soothing daily care with standout items like the Centella Unscented Toner for acne-prone skin, Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen for dark spots, and Centella Unscented Serum for mature skin, whereas the French house provides targeted treatments such as the Double Serum Light Texture, Extra-Firming Day Cream, and Super Restorative Night Cream.

Purito is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Corstone Capital since 2022.

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

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

Popular Purito vs Clarins products

People Say

PuritoClarins
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “perfect weight, not too light not too heavy — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “feels like lotion — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
  • Deep hydration and skin glow Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “makes skin look dewy and plump — Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream”
  • Soothing and calming effects Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calmed my redness instantly — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “non-stinging — Purito Centella Unscented Toner”
    • “calmed my redness immediately — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “calms my skin — Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion”
  • Luxurious texture and soft skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “melting non-oily texture — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “Creamy texture feels luxurious upon application — Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream”
  • Excellent makeup base and primer Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dissolves waterproof mascara easily — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
    • “no pilling — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “Perfect primer for any foundation, which all glide on smoothly. — Clarins Beauty Flash Balm”
  • Unpleasant smell and strong scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “metallic scent — Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum”
    • “smells like cooking oil — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Insufficient moisture and hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “not enough moisture — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
    • “not rich enough for winter — Clarins Multi-Active Nuit”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
  • Rapid oxidation and low efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “turned brown quickly — Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum”
    • “didn't see any difference — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “didn't see a lift — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “no change in circles — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
  • Packaging and design issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “paper tube cracks easily — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “leaks from the pump — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
    • “tube is too small for the price — Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream”
    • “dispenses too much product — Clarins Total Eye Lift”

Purito vs Clarins routines for dry skin

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Purito vs Clarins routines for oily skin

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Purito vs Clarins routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Purito or Clarins: which is better?

Purito offers a better fit for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin on this page, while Clarins performs well for mature skin and offers luxurious textures. Lovi rates Purito as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Clarins in those categories.

What is the difference between Purito and Clarins?

Purito offers fragrance-free, lightweight formulas that help soothe skin, whereas Clarins features luxurious textures with more prominent fragrances. For dry skin, Purito achieves a Superior routine fit while Clarins reaches a High fit.

Purito or Clarins for dry skin?

Purito is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Clarins. Every Purito product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas almost all Clarins products contain fragrance.

Purito or Clarins: which moisturizer is better?

Purito offers a better routine fit for moisturizers, achieving a Superior fit for dry skin compared to Clarins' High fit. Reviewers note that Purito products on this page feature lightweight, soothing, and acne-safe moisturizers, whereas Clarins formulas often feature a strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Purito or Clarins?

Clarins has a high price point while Purito is more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Purito or Clarins?

Purito has more fragrance-free products than Clarins, as every product on the Purito page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Purito and Clarins compare?

Purito was founded in South Korea in 2017 and is owned by Corstone Capital, whereas Clarins was founded in France in 1954 and is owned by Famille C.

Which brand performs better for providing deep hydration and a skin glow according to reviewers?

Clarins performs better for providing deep hydration and a skin glow according to reviewers.

Purito or Clarins for oily skin?

Purito is a better fit for oily skin, earning a High fit level while Clarins receives an Average fit level. Reviewers mention that Purito offers lightweight and non-greasy textures that work well for this skin type.

Purito or Clarins for sensitive skin?

Purito has a Superior fit for sensitive skin, while Clarins has a High fit. Reviewers note that Purito offers soothing and calming effects, and every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Purito or Clarins for acne-prone skin?

Purito is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating its routine as Superior compared to Clarins's Average. Reviewers frequently mention Purito for providing acne-safe and barrier-supporting moisturizers.

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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