Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Clarins - Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails from 128.00$ up to 178.00$ in the United States, from 52.80£ up to 2880.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 219.16CA$ in Canada and for 116.00A$ in Australia.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Working on hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, protection and regeneration, Double Serum contains 21 active plant extracts including turmeric, known for its exceptional anti-ageing properties.
Source: Feelunique
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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 plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Skin is firmer with a bright, youthful complexion and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced.
Source: Allbeauty
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - salicyloyl phytosphingosine - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
90% Visibly smoother skin, 87% More radiant skin, 81% Visibly firmer skin , Satisfaction test 362 women , 28 days Benefit Benefits The skin is firmed Wrinkles are visibly smoothed Radiance and evenness are restored to the complexion
Source: Supderdrug
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Ppg-3 myristyl ether, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Silybum marianum seed oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Escin, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Xanthan gum, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma longa root extract, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon stamineus extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Mangifera indica leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania rubens extract, Ascorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Engelhardtia chrysolepis leaf extract, Ci 14700, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract
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- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Tunisian Milk Thistle: An Investigation of the Chemical Composition and the Characterization of Its Cold-Pressed Seed Oils
- Fatty acids, essential oil and phenolics composition of Silybum marianum seeds and their antioxidant activities
- Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Styrene Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
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