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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclomethicone + 11 moreWorks
“A radiance-boosting formula, it contains Clarins' patented complex of purslane, bison grass, and galangal, which work together to hydrate, soothe, and protect 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:
cyclomethicone, 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, cyclomethicone.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 3 moreNot delivered
“A gel for men that assists with smoothing out the look of early wrinkles, toning the skin, and creating a radiant appearance.”
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.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, thermus thermophillus ferment - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~7.4–9.1%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl isononanoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateCyclomethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
- 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 butterPentylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerTapioca starch~0.75–1.1%
C14-22 alcohols~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHierochloe odorata extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolLimonene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGymnema sylvestre leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Zinc gluconate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateBiosaccharide gum-4~0.2–0.4%
Lycium chinense fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Thermus thermophillus ferment~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentButylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractCitral~0.2–0.35%
Ethylene brassylate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium lauryl sulfate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCi 42090~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCi 60730~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl isononanoate, Cyclomethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Tapioca starch, C14-22 alcohols, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Hierochloe odorata extract, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Tromethamine, Maltodextrin, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Zinc gluconate, Biosaccharide gum-4, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Citral, Ethylene brassylate, Potassium sorbate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Ci 42090, Tocopherol, Ci 60730, Unknown
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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.
| ClarinsRevitalizing GelYOUR PRODUCT | Be MinimalistSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | Step 4: MoisturizeSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | BioelementsReally Rich Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 44% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | — | $56.00+$6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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