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Clarins ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel
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Clarins ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Dimethicone + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Clarins Men Super Moisture Gel”
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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, xylitylglucoside.

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: dimethicone.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.2–1.9%
XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.95–1.4%
GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.45–1.05%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.4–5.1%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.3–2%
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractEffect: LowIs claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking~0.35–0.85%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed for its fragrance. Can be irritating~0.01–0.05%
Zinc gluconateUnder-dosedTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractIs claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lackingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractUsed for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Furcellaria lumbricalis extractMight be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is availableMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Propanediol~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Parfum~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Propylene glycol~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Dimethicone~1.2–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Xylitylglucoside~0.95–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)

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Sodium
Not recognized
Glucose~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking

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Zinc gluconate~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatoryExfoliation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Marrubium vulgare extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sempervivum tectorum extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hierochloe odorata extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Xylitylglucoside, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Unknown, Glucose, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sempervivum tectorum extract, Citric acid, Hierochloe odorata extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  6. 6
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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