Clarins Extra-Firming for oily skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterCaution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 moisturizing due to the presence of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which may be too heavy for your oily skin and do not directly address your oily shine concerns.
- Shea butter provides emollient action that can further contribute to a heavier feel on oily skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 6.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this range is highly praised for its ability to deliver deep hydration and a radiant, plumped appearance to dull or aging skin. Most users appreciate the lightweight, non-greasy texture that layers well under makeup. Some individuals with sensitive skin or specific scent preferences find the fragrance overpowering.
Highlights
Hydrating and plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin looks more plump and refreshed.”
- “Deeply hydrated and plumper.”
- “Helps retain moisture on my face.”
Boosts radiance Often Mentioned
- “Skin appeared brighter.”
- “Immediate boost in radiance.”
- “Gives my skin a healthy, radiant glow.”
Fast absorbing Often Mentioned
- “Sinks fast into the skin.”
- “Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.”
- “Melts into my skin effortlessly.”
Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
- “Wore well under makeup.”
- “Works well as a makeup base.”
- “Doesn't cake or pill.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “The cream is very expensive.”
- “Pricey.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “This fragrance is terrible.”
- “Over-fragranced.”
- “Scent is too strong.”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “This irritated my eyes.”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Lacks sufficient hydration for very dry skin types.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Clarins Extra-Firming for oily skin?
This moisturizer may feel too heavy on your oily skin and does not help with oily shine, because ingredients like shea butter add extra richness. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with peptides and hydrating agents that balance moisture without adding heavy oils or causing breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Shea butter, glycerin, and dimethicone make this cream a poor fit because they may feel too heavy on oily skin and do not address oily shine concerns. An ideal moisturizer for oily skin needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents that manage shine and maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Dimethicone do for oily skin?
Dimethicone helps protect skin and lock in moisture, though it may have limited performance compared to petrolatum. For oily skin, a product of this type needs a lightweight, oil-free formula that hydrates without clogging pores.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like glycerin and shea butter may feel too heavy and do not control shine. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight moisturizers with oil-balancing and mattifying ingredients that provide hydration without adding extra weight.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution applying this heavy moisturizing treatment with retinol on oily skin, as it may feel too thick and does not address shiny skin. When combining them, apply your retinol first and follow with this cream once the retinol has fully absorbed, or look for a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with mattifying ingredients to balance your skin.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like glycerin and shea butter may feel too heavy and do not help with oily shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and balancing ingredients that control shine without clogging pores.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging, but it may feel too heavy and contribute to breakouts because it contains shea butter and dimethicone, which can trap oil on oily skin. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide that hydrate without clogging pores or adding excess shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally suitable for the thin skin around the eyes and body areas, as those regions often benefit from richer moisturizers, though oily skin on the face requires a lighter, oil-free formula with balancing ingredients.
Is this cream 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, 2022The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007A 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
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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