Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Eye Mask
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydra-Essentiel Eye Mask”
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, chondrus crispus extract.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Reduces the signs of fatigue, wrinkles and dehydration lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene 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 glycolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerBoron nitride~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXylitylglucoside~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideTromethamine~0.45–1%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAnhydroxylitol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractXylitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolEscin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinChondrus crispus extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBiosaccharide gum-4~0.1–0.45%
Glucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePeg-8 methyl ether dimethicone~0.15–0.55%
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Boron nitride, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Xylitol, Escin, Chondrus crispus extract, Disodium edta, Parfum, Biosaccharide gum-4, Glucose, Peg-8 methyl ether dimethicone, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090
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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.
| ClarinsHydra-Essentiel Eye MaskYOUR PRODUCT | FarsaliHaldi Eyes | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICV.Biome Advanced Eye Cream | BlissBright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $31.25 | $21.15−$10.10 | $25.16−$6.09 | $24.00−$7.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5
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