Clarins Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Clarins Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl behenate, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, stearic acid, tipa-laureth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~4.3–5.3%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2.8–3.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.4–2.9%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.8–2.2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.5–1.8%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1–1.2%
Tipa-laureth sulfateEffect: High~0.8–1.2%
Glyceryl behenateEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%
Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Melissa officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~4.3–5.3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.2%est.
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.3–5.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.5–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Myristic acid~4.3–5.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Palmitic acid~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Dimethicone~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Lauric acid~1.5–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycol distearate~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl behenate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Tipa-laureth sulfate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Microcrystalline wax~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Titanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Maltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Saponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Alumina~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Gentiana lutea extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Dimethicone, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl behenate, Propanediol, Tipa-laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Microcrystalline wax, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tetrasodium edta, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Alumina, Gentiana lutea extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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