Clarins Double Serum is a luxurious, dual-phase formula designed to address a wide range of aging concerns. Its unique texture and potent plant-based ingredients work synergistically to firm skin, enhance radiance, and visibly refine pores.
Sephora price
$95.00 - $190.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A potent, plant-based serum that delivers visible firming and radiance, making it a worthwhile investment for those targeting multiple signs of aging.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A two-in-one serum, powered by 22 plant extracts and five active molecules, that mimics skin to visibly firm, boost radiance, and target the appearance of wrinkles and pores in as few as seven days.
Smooth over clean face and neck each morning and/or night.
Apply with gentle press-and-release movements, avoiding the eye-contour area.
Work downward over neck and décolleté.
What Glass adds
This serum is a strong contender for anyone looking for an all-in-one treatment for aging skin. Its comprehensive formula targets multiple concerns, making it a valuable addition to a mature or preventative skincare routine.
Visible results
Many users report seeing a noticeable difference in skin firmness and a boost in radiance within a week of consistent use.
Texture and feel
The serum's unique texture is often praised for absorbing well and leaving skin feeling smooth and supple, not greasy.
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Routine fit
Apply a small amount to cleansed skin, morning and night, before your moisturizer. Gently press the serum into your skin, working from the center of your face outwards, and don't forget your neck and décolleté.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This serum is designed for both AM and PM use. Applying it twice daily maximizes its benefits for firming, radiance, and pore refinement.
Glass rating
A potent, plant-based serum that delivers visible firming and radiance, making it a worthwhile investment for those targeting multiple signs of aging.
Routine fit
4.5 / 5
This serum fits well into both morning and night routines, providing a solid base for other treatments or moisturizers.
Ingredient quality
4.6 / 5
The blend of 22 plant extracts and peptides offers a comprehensive approach to skin concerns.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The primary base for the serum, dissolving other ingredients.
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Emollient
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A skin-identical lipid that helps to moisturize and soften the skin without feeling heavy.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Emollient
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Provides a smooth feel and helps to spread the product evenly.
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Texture enhancement
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Humectant
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Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
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Hydration
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Humectant/Preservative booster
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Helps to hydrate the skin and can enhance the effectiveness of preservatives.
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Humectant/Solvent
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A moisturizing agent that also helps to dissolve other ingredients.
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Emollient
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A plant-derived oil that can help to condition and soften the skin.
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Soothing, softening
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Humectant/Solvent
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A common ingredient that helps with hydration and product texture.
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Film former
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Helps to create a smooth feel on the skin.
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Fragrance
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3.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product. Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
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Potential irritation or allergic reactions
Humectant
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A sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.
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pH Adjuster
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Used to balance the pH of the formulation.
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Thickener
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Helps to give the serum its gel-like consistency.
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Texture
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Antioxidant
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A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula and skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Soothing Agent
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Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for sensitive skin.
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Soothing, calming
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Active
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Derived from horse chestnut, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and can help with circulation.
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Reducing redness, improving circulation
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Vitamin E derivative
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1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E, acting as an antioxidant to protect skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Emollient/Preservative booster
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also helps boost the preservative system.
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Skin conditioning
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Soothing Agent
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Known for its hydrating and soothing properties, it helps calm the skin.
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Soothing, hydration
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Humectant
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A derivative of hyaluronic acid that provides excellent hydration and helps retain moisture.
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Intense hydration
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Antioxidant
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Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
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Antioxidant protection
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Emollient
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A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps replenish the skin's surface.
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Moisturizing
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Active
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Contains escin, known for its anti-inflammatory and circulation-boosting properties.
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Reducing puffiness, improving microcirculation
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Antioxidant
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Edelweiss extract, known for its potent antioxidant and protective properties against environmental damage.
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Antioxidant protection, anti-aging
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Chelating Agent
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Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Binder/Viscosity agent
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A carbohydrate that can help with product texture.
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Texture
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Thickener
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A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
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Texture
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Film former
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Contributes to the smooth feel and texture of the serum.
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Texture
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Active
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2.0 / 10
A potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that can help brighten the skin and combat signs of aging.
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Brightening, anti-aging, reducing inflammation
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Emollient
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Derived from avocado oil, it helps to condition and protect the skin.
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Nourishing, protecting
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Soothing Agent
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Lemon balm extract, known for its calming and antioxidant properties.
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Soothing, antioxidant
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Colorant
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Provides color to the product.
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Appearance
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Antioxidant
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Sea buckthorn extract, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, known for its skin-regenerating properties.
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Regeneration, antioxidant
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Humectant
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A salt of lactic acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Antioxidant
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Contains antioxidants and nutrients that can benefit skin health.
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Skin Conditioning
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Contains fatty acids that can help soothe and condition the skin.
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Soothing, conditioning
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Active
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A plant extract known for its skin-renewing and firming properties.
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Firming, anti-aging
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Also known as 'Life Plant', it has hydrating and soothing properties.
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Soothing, hydration
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Antioxidant
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Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative that helps prevent microbial growth.
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Product preservation
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Can be a mild irritant for some
pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust pH and can offer mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
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pH balance, mild exfoliation
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Can cause irritation if pH is too low
Soothing Agent
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Cornflower extract, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Soothing, calming
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Antioxidant
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Pure Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
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Skin Conditioning
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Ginger lily root extract, may offer antioxidant benefits.
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Surfactant
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A gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut oil and glucose.
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Gentle cleansing
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Antioxidant
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A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the product from degradation.
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Product stability
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Active
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Teasel extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-renewing properties.
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Anti-aging, skin renewal
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Emollient
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A plant-based oil that can help condition and soften the skin.
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Moisturizing
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Skin Conditioning
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Giant reed extract, may contribute to skin conditioning.
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Skin conditioning
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Active
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A red algae extract known for its hydrating and skin-renewing properties.
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Hydration, skin renewal
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Preservative
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A preservative used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.
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Product preservation
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pH Adjuster
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Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
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Formulation stability
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Antioxidant
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Acerola cherry extract, exceptionally rich in Vitamin C, providing potent antioxidant benefits.
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Antioxidant protection, brightening
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Antioxidant
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Strawberry tree fruit extract, may offer antioxidant properties.
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Peptide
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A signaling peptide that helps to stimulate collagen production, improving skin firmness and reducing wrinkles.
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Firming, anti-wrinkle
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Colorant
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A synthetic red dye used for product coloring.
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Appearance
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Peptide fragment
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Likely part of a peptide complex, contributing to anti-aging benefits.
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Anti-aging
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FAQ
Clarins Double Serum is designed to visibly firm skin, boost radiance, and refine the appearance of pores and wrinkles.
Yes, it is formulated for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.
It can be used morning and/or night, after cleansing and before moisturizing.
