Clarins

Clarins Double Serum Foundation.

Foundation

About this product

A serum-infused liquid foundation with an adjustable dial mechanism, designed to offer customizable coverage for all skin types with a lightweight finish.

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Undecane, Ci 77492/Iron Oxides, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Squalane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Tridecane, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Fructose, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Escin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Carbomer, Propylene Carbonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Papain

Guru Score

59%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

The foundation splits reviewers sharply. Those who liked it praise the shade range and initial lightweight feel, though one found it their daily go-to. However, multiple experts found it left skin greasy and congested within hours, with the coverage dial not actually working as intended. The formula also sits on top of skin rather than blending seamlessly, and shade matching proved inconsistent in-store, meaning those with oily or combination skin may want to sample it carefully before committing at this price point.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2026

What they liked

Wide shade range with warm and pink undertones

What they flagged

Sits on skin and separates rather than blending
Turns greasy within an hour, even on dry skin
Coverage dial does not function as intended

Type

FoundationLiquid

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

Sephora → Ulta → Amazon → Google →

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What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Nay

"A very expensive mistake right here. I use this product exclusively for a week and my skin got much worse. [...] It has this really interesting dial at the side [...] where you can twist it depending on how much coverage you want, [...] but this makes no difference whatsoever. The same amount comes out every single time. [...] The finish is just the greasiest thing I've ever used. At first it goes on [...] nice but [...] literally less than an hour later, my dry cheeks were oily, looked greasy."

Robert Welsh

1.11M subs

~Nay

"And no, foundation shouldn't do that. You should be blending your foundation so much that it's just pushed into the skin. [...] Initially when I put it on, I really really like the formula. I love the finish. It feels really kind of like weightless on the skin. And I was actually kind of surprised at the coverage you get from it. I think it's a really beautiful coverage. I really do. And it looks better when you put it on versus literally about 20 seconds later."

Sincerely Miss Ash

196k subs

~Yay

"This is one of the most beautiful foundations I've ever used because of the hybrid formulation. [...] It gives a luminosity skin-like satin finish. It is buildable, so you can get a light coverage or [...] build it up to medium to full. [...] The packaging is nice because the dial dispenses a small amount, which I like since you don't need a lot of product. It [...] is highly fragranced, so if you can't do fragrance you may want to pass on it."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Clarins Double Serum Foundation?

A serum-infused liquid foundation with an adjustable dial mechanism, designed to offer customizable coverage for all skin types with a lightweight finish.

Is Clarins Double Serum Foundation worth it?

The gurus are split. 1 of the 3 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 59%.

What is Clarins Double Serum Foundation's Guru Score?

Clarins Double Serum Foundation holds a Guru Score of 59%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.