Clarins Extra-Firming for combination skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterCaution
- LowCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for combination skin; the moisturizers 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 moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but dimethicone and shea butter may be too heavy for your oily areas.
- While generally supportive for combination skin, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your main goal of oily shine.
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
★4.4Overall 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 combination skin?
This cream may feel too heavy on your oily areas because it contains dimethicone and shea butter, and it lacks ingredients that target oily shine. A better match for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce shine without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Dimethicone and shea butter may feel too heavy for your oily areas. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients to reduce oily shine without adding excess weight.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Dimethicone do for combination skin?
Dimethicone helps protect combination skin by forming a light barrier that smooths the surface without feeling heavy or greasy. It may keep skin soft and comfortable, though it is unlikely to deeply moisturize dry areas or control excess oil on its own.
Military Medicine, 2024Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream is used as a moisturizer in the morning and evening routine for combination skin. However, dimethicone and shea butter may feel too heavy for your oily areas, so a moisturizer of this type for your skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help control oily shine without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help reduce irritation. This type of routine benefits from lightweight hydrators and barrier-protecting ingredients that keep skin soft and balanced without clogging pores.
How often should I use this cream?
You should use caution when applying this moisturizing treatment on combination skin because dimethicone and shea butter may feel too heavy for your oily areas. A product for this skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that help control oily shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream may feel too heavy and clog pores in your oily areas because it contains dimethicone and shea butter. Combination skin needs lighter, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help control oily shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream can be used on the body and around the eyes, though the eyelid skin is naturally much thinner than most other areas. Because the formula contains heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone, it may feel quite rich on delicate periorbital skin.
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, 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, 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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