Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream for combination skin

Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Coconut Oil
Glycerin
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the products alongside 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 firming and plumping for your neck and décolleté due to Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract and Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, but the inclusion of glycerin and coconut oil may worsen oily shine on your combination skin.
- While the product provides general hydration, it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on the oily zones of your combination skin.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cream for its luxurious, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly, leaving the delicate neck and décolleté area feeling immediately smoother and more hydrated. While many report visible improvements in skin firmness and a reduction in "crepey" texture over time, a minority of users feel the high price point is not justified by the subtle results.
Highlights
Luxurious Texture Mostly Mentioned
- “melting non-oily texture”
- “sinks right in”
- “silky and lightweight”
- “not sticky at all”
Hydration & Softness Often Mentioned
- “skin feels nourished”
- “very hydrating”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “comforts dry areas”
Pleasant Scent Often Mentioned
- “smells luxurious”
- “lightly floral”
- “spa-like scent”
- “divine fragrance”
Visible Firming & Smoothing Often Mentioned
- “neck feels smoother”
- “visibly firmer skin”
- “helped with crepey texture”
- “lines are softened”
High Price Often Mentioned
- “very expensive”
- “pricier side”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “luxury price tag”
Smart Packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the twist top”
- “easy to dispense”
- “no dipping fingers in jar”
- “clean application”
Lack of Dramatic Results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't do much”
- “no visible difference”
- “just a moisturizer”
- “expected more for the price”
Scent Sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “smells funny”
- “overpowering fragrance”
Skin Irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “skin felt irritated”
- “rash on neck”
- “redness appeared”
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Questions and answers
Why is Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream a weak match for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for your combination skin because ingredients like glycerin and coconut oil may worsen oily shine while lacking sufficient oil control. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that align with reducing oily shine without risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and coconut oil make this cream a weak match because they may worsen oily shine on your combination skin. A product for this skin needs effective oil control ingredients that reduce shine while providing balanced moisture.
What does Kangaroo Flower Extract do for combination skin?
Kangaroo Flower Extract is generally safe to use on combination skin, helping to keep it balanced and looking fresh. It is unlikely to cause irritation, though results may vary depending on your individual skin sensitivity and how your skin reacts to plant extracts.
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 cream is a rich body care product that is a weak match for combination skin because ingredients like glycerin and coconut oil may worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to hydrate dry areas while keeping oil in check.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol treatment first and following with this moisturizer once it absorbs. Because your skin is combination, this type of product needs added oil-control ingredients and lightweight hydrators to keep your oily zones balanced without extra shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for your combination skin because glycerin and coconut oil may worsen oily shine. A product for this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to balance hydration without adding grease.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream may worsen oily shine and clog pores on combination skin because ingredients like glycerin and coconut oil can be too heavy for oily zones. A product for this skin needs lighter hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to keep pores clear.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
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, 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, 2025Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Ingredients
Water, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Cocoglycerides, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beheneth-25, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Xylitol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Disodium Edta, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens Wax Flower, Helianthus Annuus Wax Seed Sunflower Wax Seed, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glucose, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-20, Citric Acid, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 15985 Yellow 6, Lapsana Communis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Maris Sal Sea Salt Sel Marin
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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