Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Squalane + 15 moreWorks well
“It acts quickly to strengthens skin's moisture barrier.”
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:
fructose, 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: squalane, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, TocopherolMay help
“What it is: A two-in-one serum, powered by 22 plant extracts and five active molecules, that mimics skin to visibly firm, boost radiance, and target the appearance of wrinkles and pores in as few as seven days.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Silybum marianum seed oil, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
1 of 2 community members would buy it again.
I received some of this complimentary from influenster in return for my honest review. I didn't think I would like it but it grew on me . It goes on so nice and sinks in my skin and keeps it moist throughout the day and night .definitely recommend it!!
Irritates sensitive skin
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneHexyl laurate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSilybum marianum seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Silybum marianum seed oilButylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 glycolEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerParfum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumFructose~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseTromethamine~0.65–0.95%
Carbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerHydroxyacetophenone~0.55–0.85%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractEscin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateTheobroma cacao extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideAesculus hippocastanum extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerCurcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractPersea gratissima oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiablesMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCaramel~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lactate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Harungana madagascariensis extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking
More about Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractMangifera indica leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHedychium coronarium root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateDipsacus sylvestris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
More about Dipsacus sylvestris extractGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilArundo donax stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jania rubens extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateMalpighia emarginata seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractArbutus unedo fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Hexyl laurate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Silybum marianum seed oil, Butylene glycol, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Parfum, Fructose, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Avena sativa kernel extract, Escin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Theobroma cacao extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Disodium edta, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Curcuma longa root extract, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Caramel, Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract, Sodium lactate, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Oenothera biennis flower/leaf/stem extract, Harungana madagascariensis extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Mangifera indica leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Tocopherol, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Coco-glucoside, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Glycine soja oil, Arundo donax stem extract, Jania rubens extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Malpighia emarginata seed extract, Arbutus unedo fruit extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ci 14700, Unknown
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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.
| ClarinsDouble Serum Complete Age Control ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | SVRABC Ampoule Lift A | Eveline CosmeticsSerum Shot Multi Peptides & Collagen Serum Rejuvenation | Elizabeth GrantRoyale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | — | — | — | $120.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Contact dermatitis to extract of horse chestnut (esculin)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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