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Clarins Double Serum
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About this product

A two-phase hydrating serum with water and oil chambers that blend together, formulated with plant extracts and active molecules designed to moisturize and address visible signs of aging.

Best for

Type

Key actives

Vitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

63%

Mixed

7 experts · Strong agreement
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What the gurus are saying

The serum's signature two-phase texture and scent earn consistent praise, with dermatologists finding it genuinely hydrating and noting it can visibly plump crepey skin on the neck and chest. However, experts split on value: some celebrate the sensorial experience and firming effect as worth the $95, $135 price, while others flag that hydration is its only real strength and the cost is steep for what it delivers. Those drawn to fragrance and a luxurious feel may want to try it; those with fragrance sensitivities should patch test first.
Synthesized from 7 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026
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~Skip
"I was kind of surprised to see Clarins in this routine. I tried that serum once, but it was many moons ago, at least ten years back. What I can say is that I'm not a huge fan of the fragrance that Clarins does include in their products."
~Approved
"It's the Clarins Double Serum. It's just heavenly. It is nice. It is chewy. It is yummy on your skin. It also has a beautiful scent. So, from an experiential point of view, it really is all balming. And I think you guys should try it out or gift it. The person you gift it to will highly enjoy it."
All 4 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
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"It's the Clarins Double Serum. It's just heavenly. It is nice. It is chewy. It is yummy on your skin. It also has a beautiful scent. So, from an experiential point of view, it really is all balming. And I think you guys should try it out or gift it. The person you gift it to will highly enjoy it."
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"Clarins has a divine smelling serum. Yes, it has a scent, but I absolutely love the scent of this. It's their Double Serum with 22 plant extracts and five active molecules. It helps to hydrate your skin and hold on to that hydration. And it gives you a beautiful sensorial experience because at the end of the day, skin care is meant to be enjoyed. And if you don't have an allergy to fragrance, I'm a dermatologist. Go knock yourself out. Go use it. It goes for $95, but it's a nice gift if you're looking to gift it to somebody."
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"I just fell in love because of the smell. I do believe that fragrance can play a very nice role in skincare if it makes you feel better. I started using it because I enjoy the scent and I just continued using it particularly on my neck because we all start noticing that laxity that starts to build. This is the Clarins Double Serum and you can clearly see that I've been using this one because of the clear chamber, which is interestingly the only one that has a clear chamber. It is an expensive one for $135. It has a base of water and oil so you can actually see the water and the oil and you have to mix them together. It does feel oily and it does feel like it has a tackiness and a residue, but I will apply it on my neck and I just love the smell so much. It has turmeric in it. Turmeric is not a miracle ingredient, but it does address some signs of aging and has some anti-inflammatory benefits. This product in particular has something known as organic giant prental reed which neutralizes the impact of skin aging from the world and environmental stress and it does give a firming effect to your skin. I would try this on your neck if you have crepy skin on your neck."
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"Clarins Double Serum comes in a double chamber, a hydric and lipidic system, and it smells heavenly. It's a two-phase serum you mix in your hands, and when you apply it on areas like your neck and chest, especially the crepey areas, your skin looks firmer and tauter immediately. It gives instant gratification, filling in the cracks and crepiness. I absolutely love it, and the smell is just perfection."
~Approved
"Clarins with their Double Serum would be another one that's been out for a while. To have products that are still very similar to the original one is not very common."
~Skip
"The Clarins Double Serum is like a scam. I saw this ad for it where they showed a person who put their face like this in the before, and then the after they did this, and they were claiming that it shaped the jaw, which is just an insane thing to claim that a skincare product can do. There's just no universe where a skincare product is going to do that for your face. Ever since that I hated the Clarins Double Serum, but I'm sure it's a good product."
~Approved
"One of my favorite products is from Clarins, the Double Serum. I think I love it. That is a turmeric-based product. It is well done, super super moisturizing and hydrating to skin."
~Skip
"This is a good one but remember this is all that it will do, it will hydrate your skin. If you go to Sephora the BA will tell you that it's going to be anti-aging, but it will just hydrate your skin. It's pricey, pricey, pricey at $134. It's a pass for me because I've used it in the past."
~Approved
"I have a huge amount of love and respect for Clarins. I have a long history with this brilliant French brand. I first used them in my 20s, I worked for them in my 30s, and now I'm telling you about their brilliant new version of the iconic Double Serum, unbelievably now in its ninth generation and undoubtedly regaining its cult status. It is quite frankly a sensational upgrade rooted firmly in the performance Clarins is known for. Double Serum now targets signs of aging linked to lifestyle, think pollution, blue light, sun damage, and UV, with five new actives and a potent provinal re extract that tackle this head-on. I love the luxe texture, the elevated peptide in squalane formula, and the innovative new dosage pump. Use daily as your treatment step. The results in four weeks are impressive. After 5 years of research and six patents to reach this version, it's absolutely been worth the wait."
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"I have a huge amount of love and respect for Clarins. I have a long history with this brilliant French brand. I first used them in my 20s, I worked for them in my 30s, and now I'm telling you about their brilliant new version of the iconic Double Serum, unbelievably now in its ninth generation and undoubtedly regaining its cult status. It is quite frankly a sensational upgrade rooted firmly in the performance Clarins is known for. Double Serum now targets signs of aging linked to lifestyle, think pollution, blue light, sun damage, and UV, with five new actives and a potent provinal re extract that tackle this head-on. I love the luxe texture, the elevated peptide in squalane formula, and the innovative new dosage pump. Use daily as your treatment step. The results in four weeks are impressive. After 5 years of research and six patents to reach this version, it's absolutely been worth the wait."
S2 Ep5: Jamie Genevieve
"I have a huge amount of love and respect for Clarins. I have a long history with this brilliant French brand. I first used them in my 20s, I worked for them in my 30s, and now I'm telling you about their brilliant new version of the iconic Double Serum, unbelievably now in its ninth generation and undoubtedly regaining its cult status. It is quite frankly a sensational upgrade rooted firmly in the performance Clarins is known for. Double Serum now targets signs of aging linked to lifestyle, think pollution, blue light, sun damage, and UV, with five new actives and a potent provinal re extract that tackle this head-on. I love the luxe texture, the elevated peptide in squalane formula, and the innovative new dosage pump. Use daily as your treatment step. The results in four weeks are impressive. After 5 years of research and six patents to reach this version, it's absolutely been worth the wait."
S2 Ep3: Candice Brathwaite
"I have a huge amount of love and respect for Clarins. I have a long history with this brilliant French brand. I first used them in my 20s, I worked for them in my 30s, and now I'm telling you about their brilliant new version of the iconic Double Serum, unbelievably now in its ninth generation and undoubtedly regaining its cult status. It is quite frankly a sensational upgrade rooted firmly in the performance Clarins is known for. Double Serum now targets signs of aging linked to lifestyle, think pollution, blue light, sun damage, and UV, with five new actives and a potent provinal re extract that tackle this head-on. I love the luxe texture, the elevated peptide in squalane formula, and the innovative new dosage pump. Use daily as your treatment step. The results in four weeks are impressive. After 5 years of research and six patents to reach this version, it's absolutely been worth the wait."
S2 Ep4: Candice Brathwaite And Caroline Hirons Answer Your Questions
"I have a huge amount of love and respect for Clarins. I have a long history with this brilliant French brand. I first used them in my 20s, I worked for them in my 30s, and now I'm telling you about their brilliant new version of the iconic Double Serum, unbelievably now in its ninth generation and undoubtedly regaining its cult status. It is quite frankly a sensational upgrade rooted firmly in the performance Clarins is known for. Double Serum now targets signs of aging linked to lifestyle, think pollution, blue light, sun damage, and UV, with five new actives and a potent provinal re extract that tackle this head-on. I love the luxe texture, the elevated peptide in squalane formula, and the innovative new dosage pump. Use daily as your treatment step. The results in four weeks are impressive. After 5 years of research and six patents to reach this version, it's absolutely been worth the wait."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Clarins Double Serum?

A two-phase hydrating serum with water and oil chambers that blend together, formulated with plant extracts and active molecules designed to moisturize and address visible signs of aging.

Is Clarins Double Serum worth it?

The gurus are split. 4 of the 7 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 3 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 63%.

What is Clarins Double Serum's Guru Score?

Clarins Double Serum holds a Guru Score of 63%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Clarins Double Serum best for?

Clarins Double Serum is generally suited to mature skin.

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