Clarins Extra-Firming Day SPF 15
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Extra-Firming Day SPF 15”
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:
betaine, 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, dimethicone.
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Formulated with Clarins' Anti-Pollution Complex to help fight the effects of pollution and free radicals.”
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 - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Anigozanthos flavidus extract + 5 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%
Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyloctyl salicylate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerPotassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateParfum~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTromethamine~0.5–0.75%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.7%
- 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 extractDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethiconol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolAnigozanthos flavidus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- 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 triglycerideBetaine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSilica~0.4–0.65%
Sorbitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolDiospyros mespiliformis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can have some anti-bacterial properties
More about Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extractMaltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSanicula europaea extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to be helpful for restoring skin barrier function but solid research is lacking
More about Sanicula europaea extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractBalanites roxburghii seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An emollient. Could be irritating
More about Balanites roxburghii seed oilMitracarpus scaber extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Mitracarpus scaber extractCitric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalpighia emarginata seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractLapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractFurcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractCi 15985~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Maris sal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Parfum, Cetearyl glucoside, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Tromethamine, Avena sativa kernel extract, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Betaine, Silica, Sorbitol, Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Sanicula europaea extract, Sodium benzoate, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Mitracarpus scaber extract, Citric acid, Malpighia emarginata seed extract, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Ci 15985, Potassium sorbate, Maris sal, Sea salt
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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.
| ClarinsExtra-Firming Day SPF 15YOUR PRODUCT | AvèneVery High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin | Solara SuncareTime Traveler Ageless Face Sport Sunscreen | BaleaVital Renewing Day Cream SPF15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 50% |
| Price | $74.68 | $17.53−$57.15 | $42.00−$32.68 | $6.99−$67.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 15 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
We do not recommend "Clarins - Extra-Firming Day SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: butyloctyl salicylate 4.20% - 5.10%.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 98.00CA$ in Canada, for 148.41A$ in Australia and for 93.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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