Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract + 5 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates skin.”
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
“Mitracarpus and Kangaroo flower extracts help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles with a skin firming effect.”
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%
Pentylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinMaltose~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideChenopodium quinoa seed extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCi 77891~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agave tequilana leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anigozanthos flavidus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acetateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Hydrolyzed lupine protein~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBetaine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSorbitol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolBiosaccharide gum-4~0.05–0.25%
T-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholMitracarpus scaber extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Mitracarpus scaber extractTin oxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCi 14700~0.01–0.05%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Maltose, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Cellulose, Ci 77891, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaine, Sorbitol, Biosaccharide gum-4, T-butyl alcohol, Mitracarpus scaber extract, Tin oxide, Ci 14700, Ci 19140
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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 Phyto-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreDive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Exponent BeautyQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator Power Serum | AvèneHydrance Boost Concentrated Hydrating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $105.00 | $21.60−$83.40 | — | $25.83−$79.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum - Face SerumJorgobé 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Product summary
"Clarins - Extra-Firming Phyto-Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 105.00$ up to 107.00$ in the United States, from 65.35£ up to 1810.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 114.00CA$ in Canada and for 84.15A$ in Australia.
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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.
- 1
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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