Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream for combination skin
Ascorbic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Sodium Hyaluronate
Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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
- Suitable for combination skin, this product offers moderate moisturizing and treatment with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and plump the skin.
- While glycolic acid and lactic acid provide mild exfoliation, these ingredients are irrelevant for your oily shine concern.
- The product is safe for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 6.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users praise this cream as an effective early anti-aging solution for combating stress aging, fatigue, and dullness, particularly for those in their late 20s and 30s. Reviews consistently highlight its ability to deliver immediate radiance and smooth skin texture, making it an excellent base for makeup. Opinions on its strong floral fragrance are polarized.
Highlights
Lightweight hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly, non-greasy, instant moisture, leaves skin soft, perfect for day use.”
Makeup compatibility Often Mentioned
- “Great primer, sits well under foundation, no pilling, smooths canvas, non-sticky base.”
Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “Boosts glow, skin looks awake, dewy finish, brightens complexion, healthy radiance.”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “Spa-like aroma, energizing floral smell, pleasant fragrance, smells expensive, mood-lifting.”
Skin texture improvement Sometimes Noted
- “Softens fine lines, refines pores, smoother skin surface, plumps skin, improves elasticity.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive, pricey for amount, not budget-friendly, luxury cost, waiting for sale.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Overpowering scent, too perfumed, headache-inducing, lingers too long, irritates sensitive noses.”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Unsanitary jar, prefer pump, dipping fingers in, heavy glass, product exposure to air.”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “Not for very dry skin, needs more moisture, light for winter, requires serum underneath, dries out quickly.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts, stinging sensation, allergic reaction, clogged pores, redness.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream work for combination skin?
This cream works moderately well for combination skin by providing hydration, though other products fit this skin type better. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit by providing moderate hydration to keep skin plump. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs effective brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine without risk of irritation.
What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Tocopheryl Acetate do for combination skin?
Tocopheryl Acetate helps keep combination skin moisturized and protected against daily environmental stress. It is unlikely to clog pores and works to maintain soft, smooth skin.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in your morning routine as a moisturizer and in your evening routine after your treatment step. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to balance combination skin without adding heavy oils.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, and you should apply retinol first followed by this moisturizer. Using a moisturizer helps keep skin comfortable and minimizes dryness when using strong treatments like retinol. Combination skin needs products that hydrate dry areas without adding extra oil to shiny zones.
How often should I use this cream?
Apply this moisturizer daily in the morning as part of your routine. Regular use helps hydrate and keep the skin soft, though combination skin needs oil-control ingredients to properly address oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it avoids harsh ingredients. However, combination skin dealing with oily shine needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and gentle exfoliants that specifically target excess oil.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment on your body, but the thin skin around the eyes needs products with very good skin tolerance and proven periorbital wrinkle reduction. A product for the eye area needs soothing botanical extracts and gentle hydrators like hyaluronic acid to safely smooth and plump delicate skin.
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
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 application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2019A 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, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Maris Sal Sea Salt Sel Marin, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Stem Extract Leaf, Lapsana Communis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Edta, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 14700 Red 4, Ci 17200 Red 33
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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