Clarins Hydra-Essential Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks
“Hydra-Essential Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated polyisobutene.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Silybum marianum seed oil, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsohexadecane~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneIsononyl isononanoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneButylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 glycolSilybum marianum seed oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
- 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 triglycerideXylitylglucoside~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAnhydroxylitol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPentylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolXanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumXylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAtractylodes lancea root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideGlucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKalanchoe 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 extractRibes nigrum bud extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOrthosiphon stamineus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.4%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Ci 61565~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.15–0.3%
Callicarpa japonica fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 60730~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isononyl isononanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Butylene glycol, Silybum marianum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Xylitol, Atractylodes lancea root extract, Disodium edta, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glucose, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Ribes nigrum bud extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon stamineus extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 61565, Unknown, Ci 42090, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract, Ci 60730, Unknown, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid
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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.
| ClarinsHydra-Essential Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiSUPER ANTIOXIDANT SERUM | THE RAPUEZLive Hydro Intensive Serum | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Time Wrinkle Perfect Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | — | $47.10 | $44.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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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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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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