Clarins Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Moisturizing Emulsion
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Pancratium maritimum extractMay help
“Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Moisturizing Emulsion”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, pancratium maritimum extract.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 moreWorks
“Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Moisturizing Emulsion”
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Alchemilla vulgaris extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolAscorbyl glucoside~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosidePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSorbitan stearate~1.2–1.8%
Boron nitride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitridePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 citrateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Sucrose cocoate~0.15–0.6%
Biotin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSambucus nigra flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractXylitol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMalpighia emarginata seed extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin but is typically not used in a high enough concentration
More about Malpighia emarginata seed extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Pancratium maritimum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Pancratium maritimum extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sorbitan stearate, Boron nitride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium citrate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose cocoate, Biotin, Parfum, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Citric acid, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Xylitol, Malpighia emarginata seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Pancratium maritimum extract, Potassium sorbate, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ClarinsBright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Moisturizing EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | AloLuminizing Face Moisturiser | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | TypologyFirst Wrinkles Face Moisturizer — 3% Biomimetic Collagen-Elastin Complex + B12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | $44.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 | Niacinamide | Collagen Amino Acids |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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