Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
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 your oily skin due to ingredients like dimethicone and squalane providing emollient action, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While sodium hyaluronate offers excellent moisturizing benefits and hexylresorcinol aids in evening skin tone, these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your specific issues.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 8.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly recommended for mature skin, effectively addressing dryness and loss of density associated with hormonal changes. Users frequently report replenished, lifted, and radiant skin by morning. Some users find the price point high and the fragrance strong, while a smaller number experience breakouts or dislike recent formula changes.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “no more dry patches”
- “skin feels quenched”
- “moisturized until morning”
- “comforts tight skin”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “rich but absorbs well”
- “creamy and melting”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “silky application”
Restores skin density Often Mentioned
- “visibly tighter, lifted skin”
- “improves slackening jawline”
- “skin feels plumper”
- “restores bounce to cheeks”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “very expensive habit”
- “price keeps increasing”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “luxury splurge only”
Radiance and glow Sometimes Noted
- “woke up glowing”
- “skin looks rested”
- “removes dullness”
- “brighter complexion”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is overwhelming”
- “too perfumed for night”
- “smell lingers too long”
- “preferred the old scent”
Heavy for some Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “too greasy for t-zone”
- “sat on top of skin”
- “clogged my pores”
Reformulation complaints Rarely Noted
- “miss the old formula”
- “new version less effective”
- “texture has changed”
- “results not as instant”
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Questions and answers
How well does Super Restorative Night Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for oily skin, but it lacks the strong oil-controlling ingredients needed to address breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration, ingredients that help control excess oil, and soothing extracts that target blemishes without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Ingredients like dimethicone and squalane help by softening your skin, while sodium hyaluronate provides good moisture. To be a better fit for oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs powerful ingredients for oil control and blemishes, along with a lightweight texture that does not clog pores.
What does Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 do for oily acne-prone skin?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 helps firm up the skin, making it feel more resilient. While it is studied for its overall anti-aging effects on skin cells, oily and acne-prone skin generally benefits more from ingredients that balance oil and soothe breakouts.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream fits into an oily, acne-prone routine as a nighttime moisturizer. It works safely for this skin type, but oily and acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help balance oil and target breakouts.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol in your evening routine by applying it after your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to irritate your oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, though an oily acne-prone skin needs a product with strong oil-controlling and breakout-clearing ingredients to work best.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works safely on your oily skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients for oil control and blemishes. To fit this skin type, a product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear breakouts.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it provides only moderate suitability because it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts and blemishes. A product for this skin type needs targeted ingredients that help balance oil production and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on the body, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients that may cause irritation. This type of product needs light, hydrating, and soothing ingredients to care for the thin skin around the eyes and larger body areas.
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
Topical 1% hexylresorcinol is equivalent to 2% hydroquinone in significantly reducing the appearance of facial and hand pigmentation in healthy female participants over 12 weeks, with both treatments showing no adverse effects.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023A formulation combining 4-hexylresorcinol and niacinamide significantly improved hyperpigmentation, skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness compared to niacinamide alone in Chinese subjects without adverse events.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Topical 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, 2022Treatment of immortalized human keratinocytes with Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 increased cell stiffness across its concentration range, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-50 increased stiffness at 0.05 µg/ml but decreased it at 0.5 and 5 µg/ml compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018A 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 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 a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023A cosmetic cream containing Harungana madagascariensis plant extract induces similar anti-aging effects to a retinol-containing cream on 46 human subjects, improving wrinkles, ptosis, color homogeneity, smoothness, plumpness, firmness, and elasticity.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023A Harungana madagascariensis extract induced an overall retinol-like gene induction profile in isolated fibroblasts and stimulated protein synthesis in both isolated fibroblasts and photoaged skin explants.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
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 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hexylresorcinol, Carbomer, Squalane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Mica, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Polysorbate 60, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Cistus Monspeliensis Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran, 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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