Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum for acne-prone skin
Plant Extracts
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin E
Jojoba Oil
Shea Butter
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for your combination skin, as squalane and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent moisturization and barrier support, though jojoba seed oil and shea butter may not fully address all areas of your skin.
- The glycerin and aloe vera leaf juice offer general skincare benefits that can support your acne and blemishes by providing hydration.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★3.8Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis serum foundation is widely praised by users with dry or mature skin for its deeply hydrating properties and "your skin but better" dewy finish. It is frequently criticized for its messy packaging and may be unsuitable for oily skin types due to its rich, oil-based texture that can feel greasy or sit on top of the skin.
Highlights
Natural glowy finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Gave her skin a stunning glow”
- “Perfect for a quick natural make up look”
- “Complexion instantly appears more even and radiant”
- “Leaves a healthy glow effect.”
Hydrating for dry skin Often Mentioned
- “Nourishes dry plant oils”
- “Does so much more for me than other glow products”
- “Skin feels hydrated all day”
- “Great for midlife skin.”
Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
- “Feels like you are not wearing any product”
- “Lightweight skin tint”
- “Melts into the face”
- “Barely there feel.”
Leaky packaging Often Mentioned
- “Bottle cannot be stored on its side, it leaks”
- “Oil seems to ooze from the top”
- “Messy pipette dropper”
- “Leaks even when fully tightened.”
Easy application Sometimes Noted
- “Blends well and feels comfortable”
- “Easy to apply with fingertips”
- “You don't even really need a mirror.”
Greasy/Oily texture Sometimes Noted
- “Sits on top of the skin and feels oily”
- “Feels greasy”
- “Looked oily or sweaty”
- “Separates on the face.”
Very sheer coverage Sometimes Noted
- “Shows every imperfection”
- “Does not cover acne scarring”
- “Accentuates every pore”
- “Too sheer for evening wear.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Has a vague watermelon smell”
- “Fragrance is delicious (but strong)”
- “Typical Clarins fragrance.”
Sources: lovi.care, clarins.co.uk, johnlewis.com, sephora.com.au, escentual.com, bellyrubzbeauty.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum work for acne-prone skin?
Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing gentle hydration with ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin without causing irritation. However, because oils like jojoba and shea butter may not fully address all areas of this skin type, a product for acne-prone skin needs targeted soothing extracts and lightweight, balancing hydrators that clear blemishes while keeping the skin barrier calm.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Squalane, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and aloe vera leaf juice make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin by providing hydration and barrier support. To work even better for this skin type, a moisturizing treatment needs targeted soothing extracts and effective ingredients that specifically address blemishes without the risk of imbalance.
What do Plant Extracts do for acne-prone skin?
Plant extracts help calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and targeting bacteria that cause breakouts. These ingredients may also help balance oil production to keep your skin clear and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2021
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. A product of this type works well for acne-prone skin when it provides lightweight hydration and soothing plant extracts while keeping the skin calm and clear.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with this product. This helps keep your skin soft and comfortable while you use retinol, as it is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your morning or evening routine. Regular use helps keep your skin hydrated and supports your skin barrier, though acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil and soothe blemishes without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment works for acne-prone skin, though some ingredients may not fully address all your areas. Because it contains oils and butters that can feel greasy, a product of this type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that balance oil to be a better fit for breakouts.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This serum is safe to use around the eyes or on the body, as its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, it benefits from the gentle hydration provided by ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.
Is this serum 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
Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012A 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 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, 2019Topical 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 jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014A 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
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Squalane, Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides
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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