Clarins Multi-Active Treatment Essence Smoothness
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Multi-Active Treatment Essence Smoothness”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dextran, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl tetrapeptide-2May help
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAvena sativa kernel extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractSodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycolHarungana madagascariensis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPanax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractJania rubens extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Dextran~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranCi 17200~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Disodium edta, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Harungana madagascariensis extract, Parfum, Citric acid, Panax ginseng root extract, Jania rubens extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Dextran, 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 Treatment Essence SmoothnessYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeGreen Tea Ceramide Mist | Bliv:UCollagen Bouncing Toner 200ml | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome For Men All In One Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $16.47 | $17.52 | $22.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-9 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Multi-Active Treatment Essence Smoothness" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.05% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (dextran 0.05% - 0.10%, sodium hyaluronate 0.80% - 1.20% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 34.25£ up to 802.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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