Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Clarins - Double Serum Light Texture Firming & Smoothing Anti-Aging Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 140.00CA$ in Canada.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Double Serum Light Texture Firming & Smoothing Anti-Aging Concentrate
Source: From product name
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: squalane, undecane.
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 soften the upper layer of the skin
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.
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
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
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
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
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
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?
Double Serum Light Texture Firming & Smoothing Anti-Aging Concentrate
Source: From product name
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
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
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
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research 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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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 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.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
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 emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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.
Used to create a thicker product consistency
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 aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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
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 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.
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
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Used to create a gel-like product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Used to increase stability of product formulations
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
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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
Ingredient list view
Water, C9-12 alkane, Undecane, Glycerin, Cetearyl isononanoate, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Tridecane, Squalane, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Silybum marianum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Escin, Carbomer, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Xanthan gum, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma longa root extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Disodium edta, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon stamineus extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Mangifera indica leaf extract, Jania rubens extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Engelhardtia chrysolepis leaf extract, Ci 14700, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract
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