Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel - Normal to Combination Skin
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel , Normal to Combination Skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, 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).
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Solutions for , Redness , Dullness and uneven texture , Dryness If you want to know more...”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolymethyl methacrylate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateSodium polyacrylate starch~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerXylitylglucoside~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAnhydroxylitol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Parfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXylitol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPyridoxine hcl~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Decylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolDiospyros mespiliformis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can have some anti-bacterial properties
More about Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extractGlucose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseMaltodextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinKalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractZinc gluconate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Zinc gluconateSanicula europaea extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to be helpful for restoring skin barrier function but solid research is lacking
More about Sanicula europaea extractCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlcohol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 AlcoholLapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractFurcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Sea salt~0.05–0.25%
- 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 saltCallicarpa japonica fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Xylitol, Pyridoxine hcl, Disodium edta, Decylene glycol, Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extract, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Sanicula europaea extract, Citric acid, Alcohol, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Sea salt, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract
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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-Essentiel Cooling Gel - Normal to Combination SkinYOUR PRODUCT | M-61Hydraboost HA Gel Moisturizer | No7HydraLuminous Overnight Recovery Gel Cream | FaceGymLiftwear Lift and Brighten Vitamin C and Bioferment Gel-Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $49.00 | $78.00+$29.00 | $17.99−$31.01 | $19.83−$29.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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