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Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Milky Lotion SPF15

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

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Key actives

Zinc gluconate 0.25% - 0.45%Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Product summary

"Clarins - Hydra-Essentiel Milky Lotion SPF15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, butyloctyl salicylate 3.10% - 3.80%, homosalate 6.10% - 7.50% and octocrylene 3.20% - 4.00%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 33.45£ up to 926.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra-Essentiel Milky Lotion SPF15

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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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

anhydroxylitol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

dimethiconol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

octocrylene 3.2% - 4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyloctyl salicylate 3.1% - 3.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

zinc gluconate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone

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

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.95% - 1.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

diospyros mespiliformis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Can have some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Parfum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xylitol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, Diospyros mespiliformis leaf extract, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Sanicula europaea extract, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Maris sal, Sea salt, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract

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WIMJ similarity score		55%	49%	46%	46%	43%	43%	43%	43%	43%	41%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 25	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 45
Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +5 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside bisabolol +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: anhydroxylitol homosalate +4 more Other: niacinamide chondrus crispus extract +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +3 more Other: urea ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: anhydroxylitol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: anhydroxylitol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract caffeine +9 more	Common: anhydroxylitol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: benzophenone-3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? sanicula europaea extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? xanthophylls Has skin benefit? +14 more	linalool Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +37 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Milky Lotion SPF15

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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