Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Plant Extracts
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin E
Jojoba Oil
Shea Butter
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin as jojoba seed oil and squalane provide emollient action, though they may not offer sufficient seboregulation for your oily skin.
- Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent moisturizing and plumping effects, supporting general skincare benefits for your oily skin and acne, but lack targeted ingredients to effectively address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, with no risks of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis serum foundation is widely praised by users with dry or mature skin for its deeply hydrating properties and "your skin but better" dewy finish. It is frequently criticized for its messy packaging and may be unsuitable for oily skin types due to its rich, oil-based texture that can feel greasy or sit on top of the skin.
Highlights
Natural glowy finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Gave her skin a stunning glow”
- “Perfect for a quick natural make up look”
- “Complexion instantly appears more even and radiant”
- “Leaves a healthy glow effect.”
Hydrating for dry skin Often Mentioned
- “Nourishes dry plant oils”
- “Does so much more for me than other glow products”
- “Skin feels hydrated all day”
- “Great for midlife skin.”
Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
- “Feels like you are not wearing any product”
- “Lightweight skin tint”
- “Melts into the face”
- “Barely there feel.”
Leaky packaging Often Mentioned
- “Bottle cannot be stored on its side, it leaks”
- “Oil seems to ooze from the top”
- “Messy pipette dropper”
- “Leaks even when fully tightened.”
Easy application Sometimes Noted
- “Blends well and feels comfortable”
- “Easy to apply with fingertips”
- “You don't even really need a mirror.”
Greasy/Oily texture Sometimes Noted
- “Sits on top of the skin and feels oily”
- “Feels greasy”
- “Looked oily or sweaty”
- “Separates on the face.”
Very sheer coverage Sometimes Noted
- “Shows every imperfection”
- “Does not cover acne scarring”
- “Accentuates every pore”
- “Too sheer for evening wear.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Has a vague watermelon smell”
- “Fragrance is delicious (but strong)”
- “Typical Clarins fragrance.”
Sources: lovi.care, clarins.co.uk, johnlewis.com, sephora.com.au, escentual.com, bellyrubzbeauty.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?
This product works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin, providing nice hydration and a safe formula, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control oil and breakouts. A product for this skin needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients, soothing extracts, and lightweight textures that address blemishes without adding excess oil or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit by providing great moisture, but this oily skin needs a product with targeted acne-fighting ingredients and better oil control.
What do Plant Extracts do for oily acne-prone skin?
Plant extracts help calm oily, acne-prone skin by fighting the bacteria that cause breakouts and lowering excess oil production. Clinical studies show they significantly reduce acne bumps and help keep skin clear.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2021International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as Lovi routines place treatments in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. This product works for your oily acne-prone skin, though it needs added oil-balancing and blemish-targeting ingredients like niacinamide to fit this skin type best.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol, applying it after your retinol product to help keep your skin comfortable. This type of product works best for oily acne-prone skin when it also includes targeted ingredients to manage oil and breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your routine for oily acne-prone skin, applying it after cleansing. Daily application helps keep your skin soft and hydrated without causing irritation. However, oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients to manage oil production and clear blemishes.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This product is unlikely to irritate your skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but it may feel a bit greasy and lacks ingredients that target breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help control oil and clear blemishes.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because it is gentle and well-tolerated. However, this skin type needs targeted ingredients to control oil and breakouts, along with blemish-clearing actives.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Topical 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, 2025Dermatological 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, 2021Topical 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, 2024Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025A 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, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Squalane, Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides
Behind this fit score
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