Clarins Extra-Firming Firming Treatment Essence
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 4 moreWorks
“Clarins’ Red² + H.A² Complex, with Red Jania, Organic Red Ginseng and a double dose of hyaluronic acid, works to provide up to 8 hours of continuous hydration, leaving skin feeling comfortably supple and looking more radiant day after day.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingAnigozanthos flavidus extractNot delivered
“Clarins Extra-Firming Firming Treatment Essence is a hydrating, alcohol-free facial essence designed to support skin that’s starting to show lines, loss of firmness and dryness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Anigozanthos flavidus extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Citric acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePpg-26-buteth-26~0.45–1.05%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSorbitol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMitracarpus scaber extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Mitracarpus scaber extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractJania rubens extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15985~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Xanthan gum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sorbitol, Parfum, Mitracarpus scaber extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Jania rubens extract, Ci 15985
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Firming Treatment EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | NaturopathicaGotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Rejuvenating Essence | KAHIWrinkle Bounce Skin Fit Blending Essence | Q+AMarine Hyaluronate Toning Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | — | $86.00 | $29.00 | $8.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Chondrus Crispus Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Extra-Firming Firming Treatment Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 1.30%, betaine 3.50% - 5.20% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 37.30£ up to 829.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 24.90A$ in Australia and for 53.00$ 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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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