Works for
2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Rose Radiance 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:
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
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“+PLUS ANTI-AGING INNOVATION Organic Harungana extract replenishes to visibly restore the look of skin's density, elasticity and healthy-looking vitality.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient 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.
Exfoliation2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“1) SMOOTHES New Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower acids were discovered to remove dead surface cells gently and naturally, leaving skin smooth, supple, and visibly tighter—allowing light to better reflect on skin for maximum rosiness 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 tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Smoothes skinBoosts luminosityPromotes an even skin toneReduces the look of deep wrinkles and skin slackeningVisibly plumps the skin Key Benefits Smoothes skinBoosts luminosityPromotes an even skin toneReduces the look of deep wrinkles and skin slackeningVisibly plumps the skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCorylus avellana seed oil~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- 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~2.3–2.9%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideCi 77891~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePhenyl trimethicone~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePentaerythrityl distearate~0.5–0.7%
Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glucosideSucrose palmitate~0.35–0.6%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 citrateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractGlyceryl linoleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDimethiconol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 DimethiconolHarungana madagascariensis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideMarrubium vulgare extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidT-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Propanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOlea europaea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractCi 14700~0.2–0.35%
Pectin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideFurcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractCi 17200~0.15–0.3%
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~0.15–0.25%
- 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 saltAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.1–0.15%
- 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~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Corylus avellana seed oil, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Phenyl trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sucrose palmitate, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Glyceryl linoleate, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Harungana madagascariensis extract, Tin oxide, Marrubium vulgare extract, Citric acid, T-butyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Propanediol, Olea europaea fruit extract, Ci 14700, Pectin, Phenoxyethanol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Ci 17200, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Sea salt, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Rose Radiance Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (dextran, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, dimethiconol and phenyl trimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.10% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 129.00$ up to 132.00$ in the United States, for 110.25A$ in Australia and for 134.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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