Clarins

Eau Extraordinaire Revitalizing Silky Body Cream

Name: Clarins - Eau Extraordinaire Revitalizing Silky Body Cream
Brand: Clarins

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

5 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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: anhydroxylitol, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.

ANHYDROXYLITOLRole: HeroHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.15–0.5%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~2.8–4.2%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1–1.5%

SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~0.4–1%

XYLITYLGLUCOSIDERole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.15–0.65%

Irritancy

16 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~4.4–6.6%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractIs claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lackingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~0.45–1%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.35–0.8%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureLow~0.3–0.75%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.15–0.55%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationLow~0.1–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.05–0.15%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Butyrospermum parkii butter ~2.8–4.2% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~2.8–4.2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.4–2.1%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels