Clarins Energizing Emulsion for Tired Legs
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 5 moreStrong evidence
“Thanks to essential oils and natural plant extracts, this leg care product leaves the skin supple and soft and helps maintain its hydration.”
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: triticum vulgare germ oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParaffinum liquidum~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlyceryl stearate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCeteareth-20~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Polysorbate 60~2–2.4%
Glycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCitrus limon peel oil~1.5–1.8%
Limonene~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePeg-100 stearate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMenthol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.55–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.5–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acetateCitral~0.3–0.55%
Arnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCupressus sempervirens cone extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Paraffinum liquidum, Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene, Peg-100 stearate, Menthol, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Citral, Arnica montana flower extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol, Ocimum basilicum oil, Citronellol, Parfum, Cupressus sempervirens cone extract, Eugenol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Ci 42090
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| ClarinsEnergizing Emulsion for Tired LegsYOUR PRODUCT | EmbryolisseEmbryoderme Face Cream | Mario BadescuLavender Hand Cream | RedwinSorbolene Moisturiser with Vitamin E | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $44.07 | $8.00 | $43.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Zea Mays Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Energizing Emulsion for Tired Legs" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, triticum vulgare germ oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, glyceryl stearate and stearic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 55.68CA$ in Canada, for 55.00A$ in Australia and for 41.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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