CLARINS Extra-Firming Energy anti-aging firming moisturizer 1.7 oz — lightweight, brightening primer

CLARINS Extra-Firming Energy is a daily anti-aging moisturizer that firms, brightens, and primes skin for a smoother, more lifted look within days.

Designed as a dual-action cream, this 1.7 oz jar combines biotech Collagen Polypeptide, Red Ginseng extract and Niacinamide to address loss of firmness and uneven tone. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly, doubles as a makeup primer and includes pollution-protecting benefits so skin looks energized throughout the day. Use it each morning on clean face, neck and décolleté with gentle press-and-release motions for best results.

How does this cream improve firmness and contour?

The formula targets collagen breakdown and works to visibly lift and reshape facial contours. Key actives like Collagen Polypeptide and Red Ginseng help support skin structure while Niacinamide evens surface tone for a more defined look.

• Bioengineered Collagen Polypeptide to support elasticity and reduce sag.
• Red Ginseng extract to revitalize and promote a firmer appearance.
• Niacinamide for brighter, more even skin tone and improved texture.

Will this cream make my skin look brighter and smoother fast?

Yes — the combination of actives is formulated to deliver visible smoothing and radiance improvements in a short timeframe. While individual results vary, many users report a noticeable boost in luminosity and softer lines within about a week of daily morning use.

• Targets dullness and uneven color for immediate-looking glow.
• Smoothing agents help reduce the look of fine lines and rough texture.
• Regular use refines tone and enhances skin clarity.

How should I apply it and can it replace my primer?

Apply each morning to clean skin — face, neck and décolleté — using gentle press-and-release movements. The lightweight cream absorbs quickly and acts as a makeup primer, creating a smooth base for foundation while also delivering skincare benefits.

• Use on morning skin only and avoid the eye contour area.
• Apply downward motions over neck and décolleté for lifting effect.
• Works under makeup as a smoothing primer with pollution protection.

Does it provide protection from environmental stressors?

While not a sunscreen, this moisturizer includes ingredients that help reduce the visible impact of pollution and daily stress on skin. It aims to shield skin surface quality and maintain a fresher appearance throughout the day when used as part of your morning routine.

• Pollution-defending components help preserve skin clarity and radiance.
• Lightweight texture limits buildup, reducing environmental residue adherence.
• Best paired with SPF for comprehensive daytime protection.

Who is this for: CLARINS Extra-Firming Energy is formulated for anyone noticing early to moderate loss of firmness, uneven tone or dullness who wants a daily, multitasking moisturizer. It suits normal to combination skin types looking for a non-greasy cream that firms, primes for makeup and helps protect skin appearance from urban stressors. If you need broad antioxidant, brightening and lifting effects in a single morning step, this cream is aimed at that routine.

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU. GLYCERIN. PROPANEDIOL. BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER. COCOGLYCERIDES. DIMETHICONE. NIACINAMIDE. AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER. ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL. PENTAERYTHRITYL DISTEARATE. TAPIOCA STARCH. POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. MICA. CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. HYDROXYACETOPHENONE. CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE. INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE. AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE. PENTYLENE GLYCOL. CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE. BETAINE. SORBITOL. TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES. LINALYL ACETATE. T-BUTYL ALCOHOL. MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT. PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. MALTODEXTRIN. ORTHOSIPHON STAMINEUS EXTRACT. XANTHAN GUM. SODIUM BENZOATE. FURCELLARIA LUMBRICALIS EXTRACT. BALANITES ROXBURGHII SEED OIL. MITRACARPUS SCABER EXTRACT. PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT. CI 15985/YELLOW 6. CARYA ILLINOINENSIS (PECAN) SHELL EXTRACT. GERANYL ACETATE. TERPINEOL. MARIS SAL/SEA SALT/SEL MARIN. CI 14700/RED 4. LAPSANA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT. ARGININE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE. [01V4614]