Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15
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Sun protectionSPF 15 · 6 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 11 moreWorks
“Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15”
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.
Anti-agingFurcellaria lumbricalis extract, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“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.”
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).
Evens skin toneNiacinamideNot delivered
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Dipsacus sylvestris extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Homosalate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateOctocrylene~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneEthylhexyl salicylate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePentylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDicaprylyl carbonate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateNiacinamide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideGlyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolysilicone-15~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.55%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Eryngium maritimum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipsacus sylvestris extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
More about Dipsacus sylvestris extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractSodium citrate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateArbutus unedo fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCi 15985~0.2–0.35%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Maris salSea salt~0.15–0.3%
- 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 saltCi 17200~0.1–0.2%
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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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.
| ClarinsMulti-Active Day Cream SPF 15YOUR PRODUCT | OlayTotal Effects Whip Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 40 | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo+ Cream SPF30 | LumeneNordic Ageless [AJATON] Radiant Youth SPF30 Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 93% |
| Price | $62.00 | — | $24.12−$37.88 | $52.05−$9.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Salicylic Acid | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 40 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 15" "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. Here are the exact UV filters 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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