Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 5 moreWorks
“Concentrated formula—with moisturizing plant extracts—helps restore the smooth, firm, radiant appearance of youthful 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, butylene glycol.
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, dimethiconol.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“An anti-wrinkle serum for the body!”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.8–4.7%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCorylus avellana seed oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerDimethicone~1.6–2%
- 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 DimethiconeOctyldodecanol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAnacardium occidentale seed oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Parfum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyacrylamide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Triisostearin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.35–0.65%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl salicylate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 salicylateRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nymphaea alba flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethiconol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolLaureth-7~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.3–0.55%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Sechium edule fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIsoeugenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.2%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Corylus avellana seed oil, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Anacardium occidentale seed oil, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polyacrylamide, Disodium edta, Triisostearin, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, C13-14 isoparaffin, Potassium sorbate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Dimethiconol, Laureth-7, Silica, Coumarin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sechium edule fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Isoeugenol, Bht, Ci 15985, 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.
| ClarinsRenew-Plus Body SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Hada laboTokyo Anti Ageing Body Serum | ALLEVENTotal Body Serum | APRIL SKINCarrotene IPMP Body Lotion 200ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 33% |
| Price | — | $15.17 | — | $17.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Renew-Plus Body Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.35%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 69.00$ in the United States and for 42.00£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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