Clarins Extra-Firming for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterWarning
- LowCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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, offering limited benefits for hydration.
- While generally safe for your combination skin with no harsh ingredients, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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 against Clarins Extra-Firming for acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises against this product for acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone may feel too heavy and clog pores in oily areas. Moisturizing treatments for this skin type need soothing agents, hydrating ingredients that do not feel heavy, and specialized components to help clear breakouts without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Ostomy/wound Management, 2005
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone and shea butter make this cream a poor fit because they may be too heavy for your oily areas. A moisturizing treatment for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help with acne and blemishes, calm irritation, and hydrate without feeling heavy or causing breakouts.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Dimethicone do for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone forms a light, breathable layer on the skin that helps hold in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It is generally safe for acne-prone skin, though it does not treat acne itself.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This product is a poor match for your acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like dimethicone and shea butter may clog pores, and the formula lacks blemish-clearing ingredients. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid that do not feel heavy on oily areas.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Ostomy/wound Management, 2005
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help keep your skin soft and reduce irritation. However, this rich formula may feel too heavy for acne-prone skin and lacks the ingredients needed to actively clear breakouts.
How often should I use it?
This product is a poor fit for your acne-prone skin, as heavier ingredients like shea butter and dimethicone may feel too heavy and clog your pores. To properly care for acne-prone skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help clear blemishes without feeling greasy.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match and may be too heavy for acne-prone skin because ingredients like dimethicone and shea butter can clog pores and lead to breakouts. A product for this skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that specifically target blemishes without feeling heavy.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the body, but it is formulated for facial skin rather than the very thin skin around the eyes. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration and soothing ingredients to safely care for the delicate eye area.
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, 2017Petrolatum-based skin protectants demonstrated protection against irritants and maceration while providing skin hydration, whereas dimethicone and zinc oxide products showed varying or limited performance across parameters among 18 healthy volunteers compared to positive and negative controls.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005The 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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