Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 14 moreWorks well
“Your skin is firmer, smoother, more radiant. Hydrated and plumped skin. Refined skin texture.”
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:
dextran, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 3 moreMay help
“What makes it so special? Overall lifting effect on the skin. Overall lifting effect on the skin. Redefined facial contours.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
Evens skin toneAlbizia julibrissin bark extract, Ascorbyl glucosideNot delivered
This product contains ingredients (albizia julibrissin bark extract) 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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cereus grandiflorus flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–6.7%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterButylene glycol~1.7–2%
- 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 glycolPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractAscorbyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosidePpg-5-ceteth-20~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Sodium acrylates copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAvena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateLecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 citrateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed lupine protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera flower cell extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
T-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideKalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking
More about Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractCoco-glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extractMalpighia emarginata seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin but is typically not used in a high enough concentration
More about Malpighia emarginata seed extractPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.4%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.2–0.4%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polysilicone-11, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Vitis vinifera flower cell extract, Sodium lactate, Carbomer, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, T-butyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Decyl glucoside, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Coco-glucoside, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Malpighia emarginata seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
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| ClarinsPrecious SerumYOUR PRODUCT | TheramidDERMA - PEPTIDES 35% | Niche Beauty labDERMA - PEPTIDES 22% Multi-Peptide Treatment | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 57% |
| Price | — | $39.15 | — | $30.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Precious Serum" 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 0.15% - 0.30%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.40% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40%). 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 0.10% - 0.20%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 5The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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