"Clarins - Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.90% - 2.40%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, homosalate 5.30% - 6.50%, octocrylene 4.60% - 5.60% and polysilicone-15 0.60% - 0.95%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15

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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: betaine, 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, polyglyceryl-6 stearate.

glycerin 2.4% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

betaine 1.9% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

dimethicone 0.55% - 0.8%

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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

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 1.9% - 2.4%

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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 4.6% - 5.6%

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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

homosalate 5.3% - 6.5%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This smoothing, radiance-boosting cream features a brand new technology • Niacinamide, combined with Sea Holly extract, form a powerful duo that helps to reduce the first visible signs of ageing.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

furcellaria lumbricalis extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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

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

propylene glycol 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Pentylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-15, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Propylene glycol, Cellulose, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Eryngium maritimum extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium citrate, Arbutus unedo fruit extract, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Ci 15985, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Sea salt, Ci 17200

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WIMJ similarity score		91%	96%	96%	96%	93%	93%	91%	91%	91%	90%	90%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 15
Key ingredients	niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: adenosine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide octocrylene +4 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +4 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +4 more Other: salicylic acid capryloyl salicylic acid +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +5 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate adenosine +15 more	Common: niacinamide homosalate +4 more Other: lactic acid urea +3 more	Common: niacinamide octocrylene +4 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more	Common: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: adenosine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +4 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more

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Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15

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Sun protection

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