Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“Clarins, Plant Gold This emulsion brings together two oil-based formulas that both feature 100% natural ingredients, The result is a moisturiser that improves the comfort, radiance, and vigour of the skin.”
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:
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine lines and wrinkles, Dullness Formulation Lightweight lotion Highlighted Ingredients , Patchouli Essential Oil Tones and natural skin renewal.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“It uses hazelnut to remove dead skin cells and reveal a more radiant complexion, Macadamia improves skin smoothness, Blue orchid extract improves on the skin's tone and radiance.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Clinical Results In an independent consumer trial after 15 days of use , 84% found skin was more beautiful , 82% found skin was more toned , 81% found skin was more toned”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Corylus avellana seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPropanediol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate se~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePogostemon cablin oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.45–1.05%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChondrus crispus~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
P-anisic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.15–0.65%
Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinSodium levulinate~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPhytic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Vanda coerulea extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Corylus avellana seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Pogostemon cablin oil, Levulinic acid, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Linalool, Parfum, Glycerin, Sodium levulinate, Limonene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phytic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eugenol, Coumarin, Vanda coerulea extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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