Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel - Normal to Combination Skin

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking

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

Claimed to be helpful for restoring skin barrier function but solid research is lacking

Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin