Clarins ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation