Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A balm that instantly moisturizes, brightens, and tightens facial contours so skin looks rested and relaxed.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, octyldodecanol.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Key Benefits 10-minute energy mask Visibly smoothes fine lines Revives radiance Preps skin for flawless make-up application Contains Clarins’ Anti-Pollution Complex”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOctyldodecanol~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolOryza sativa starch~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolysorbate 60~1.7–2.6%
Sorbitan stearate~1.4–2.2%
Olea europaea leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCarbomer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBisabolol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium citrate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractAlgae extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.75%
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Coumarin~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeEugenol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIsoeugenol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Oryza sativa starch, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Algae extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Limonene, Isoeugenol, Ci 15985
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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