Multi-Active Day Cream for Dry Skin – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter (Cupuaçu), GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, Teasel Extract (Wild teasel), PERFUM (Perfume), STEARETH-21, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), DIMETHICONOL, CELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIOSPYROS MESPILIFORMIS LEAF EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SANICULA EUROPAEA EXTRACT (European sanicle), Tetrasodium EDTA, MYROTHAMNUS FLABELLIFOLIA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LAPSANA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (Common hogweed), Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID (Pure vitamin C), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), GLYCOLIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), MARIS SAL (Sea salt), CI 14700 (Red dye), CI 17200 (Red dye), POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, HEPTAPEPTIDE-14, HEPTAPEPTIDE-15 PALMITATE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Multi-Active Day Cream for Dry Skin Clarins is primarily intended for skin prone to dryness, dehydration, and the first signs of aging, particularly fine lines and loss of radiance. My analysis of the formula reveals the brand's desire to offer a comprehensive solution to skin fatigue and oxidative stress, while restoring the hydrolipidic barrier. This cream therefore aims to intensely moisturize, protect, and prevent premature aging, making it an ideal daily skincare product for dry skin in need of comfort and anti-aging prevention.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it deeply hydrates, plumps the skin, and visibly reduces fine lines.
• Cupuaçu butter (Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter) : rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes, restores suppleness, and strengthens the skin barrier, ideal for dry skin.
• Wild teasel extract (Dipsacus Sylvestris) : this plant-based active ingredient has antioxidant and revitalizing properties, helping to protect the skin from environmental stress and preserve its radiance.

The presence of vitamin E and vitamin C enhances the antioxidant action, while AHAs (glycolic and lactic acids) promote gentle cell renewal without damaging dry skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning, on clean, dry skin, after my serum. It fits perfectly into a moisturizing and anti-aging routine. It is compatible with vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serums, but I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliants or retinoids in the morning to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream for Dry Skin stands out for its rich texture, immediate comfort, and comprehensive action to hydrate and prevent the first signs of aging. Its fragrance, while noticeable, remains subtle. A possible downside for skin that is very sensitive to fragrance or AHAs. My opinion: an expert, safe, and effective treatment for dry skin in need of comfort and radiance.