Clarins Re-Boost Mattifying Hydrating Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Re-Boost Mattifying Hydrating Cream”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“It also creates radiance with the look of a fine, smooth texture.”
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.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Skin Type Normal, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness Highlighted Ingredients , Coconut Water Optimizes skin cell nutrition.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract, tartaric acid) 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, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem 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%
Cetearyl isononanoate~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHexanediol~2–2.4%
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.1%
- 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~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycolXylitylglucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideDimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeCellulose~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseTapioca starch~0.4–0.6%
Anhydroxylitol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSilica silylate~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumXylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCaprylic/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 triglycerideTartaric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTamarindus indica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
More about Tamarindus indica extractSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractMalpighia emarginata seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Rhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arbutus unedo fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
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 14700~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Hexanediol, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Propylene glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone, Cellulose, Tapioca starch, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate, Silica silylate, Xanthan gum, Xylitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tartaric acid, Citric acid, Glucose, Tamarindus indica extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata seed extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Arbutus unedo fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Sea salt, Ci 14700
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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.
| ClarinsRe-Boost Mattifying Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | My ClarinsRE-BOOST Refreshing Hydrating Cream | ACOSensitive Balance Face Cream | BiodermaSensitive balance cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $48.25 | $16.00−$32.25 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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