Clarins Multi-Active Jour for mature skin
Niacinamide
Sea Holly Bio-Extract
Teasel Extract
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- This product offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin, with Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil and Niacinamide hydrating and enhancing barrier resilience.
- While Niacinamide and Acerola Seed Extract provide general antioxidant support, they are not specialized for your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this daily moisturizer is highly regarded for its ability to hydrate and smooth skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and promoting a radiant complexion. It is particularly effective for normal to dry skin, serving as an excellent base for makeup. Some users find the floral fragrance to be too strong, and the jar packaging is noted as a concern for sensitive skin types.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “keeps skin moist”
- “deeply hydrating”
- “plumped skin”
- “bouncy all day”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy”
- “melts into skin”
- “lightweight feel”
Strong floral scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like perfume”
- “too strong”
- “overwhelming scent”
- “headache inducing”
Boosts radiance Sometimes Noted
- “radiant youthful glow”
- “boosts glow”
- “skin looks brighter”
- “healthy sheen”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “works well under makeup”
- “great makeup primer”
- “no pilling”
- “smooth base”
Pleasant floral scent Sometimes Noted
- “subtle floral scent”
- “smells luxurious”
- “relaxing spa scent”
- “lovely fragrance”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive”
- “pricey for amount”
- “luxe price tag”
- “not budget friendly”
Caused skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “minor breakout”
- “stinging sensation”
- “irritated sensitive skin”
Insufficient moisture for some Rarely Noted
- “not enough moisture”
- “need something richer”
- “dry patches remained”
- “light for winter”
Unsanitary jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “jar is unhygienic”
- “prefer a pump”
- “heavy glass jar”
- “dip fingers in”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Multi-Active Jour work for mature skin?
This product works for mature skin, though other treatments fit it better by targeting wrinkles and fine lines more directly. A product of this type needs specialized anti-aging ingredients, rich moisturizing components, and antioxidants to properly support mature skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Scientific Reports, 2024
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Niacinamide, Sea Holly Bio-Extract, and Teasel Extract help make this cream a good fit by supporting skin health and providing general antioxidant care. However, a product for mature skin needs potent ingredients that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines, along with a rich blend of moisture-locking and nourishing components to keep the skin looking smooth and youthful.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Scientific Reports, 2024
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
What does Sea Holly Extract do for mature skin?
Sea Holly Extract helps firm up mature skin and smooths out the look of fine lines. It also keeps your skin soft and deeply moisturized all day long.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning routine after a hydrating toner and before sunscreen. For mature skin, this type of product also needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like peptides or retinoids to properly target wrinkles and fine lines.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol step to help keep your skin comfortable. A product for mature skin needs strong wrinkle-smoothing ingredients like retinoids and targeted peptides to effectively target fine lines.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Regular daily use helps maintain skin barrier resilience and overall moisture levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it lacks harsh or pore-clogging ingredients and has a safe profile. However, because it is not specialized for wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs targeted ingredients like potent peptides and retinol to best smooth out lines.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use on the body, but it is not specialized for the thin skin around the eyes where wrinkles and fine lines typically need targeted care. Mature skin needs specialized anti-wrinkle ingredients like peptides, retinoids, or concentrated botanical extracts to effectively smooth and firm delicate areas.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Biomedical Research, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Encapsulating Eryngium maritimum L. callus media filtrate in multilayered liposomes significantly improved skin density, moisturization, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction in human participants compared to conventional formulations.
Therapeutic Delivery, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Sea Holly Bio-Extract, Teasel Extract, Cassava Root Extract, Strawberry Extract Tree, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Acerola Seed Extract, Lapsana Communis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 15985 Yellow 6, Maris Sal Sea Salt Sel Marin, Disodium Edta, Glycolic Acid, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cellulose, Sodium Citrate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Convallaria Majalis Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ci 17200, Tromethamine, Ci 14700, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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