PRODUCT REVIEW

Clarins Rose Radiance Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Exfoliation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 2.3% - 2.9%Ascorbyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.6%

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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.

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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.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

+PLUS ANTI-AGING INNOVATION Organic Harungana extract replenishes to visibly restore the look of skin's density, elasticity and healthy-looking vitality.

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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.

acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

furcellaria lumbricalis extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Rose Radiance Cream

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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

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dextran 0.1% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

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

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

ascorbyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

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.

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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.

maris sal 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

sea salt 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

ascorbyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

corylus avellana seed oil 4% - 4.9%

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Ingredient 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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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-2 ascorbyl glucoside +9 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: gluconolactone cera alba +3 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +3 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 glycerin +3 more Other: bakuchiol ferulic acid +6 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 glycerin +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 arginine/lysine polypeptide +15 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 dimethicone +4 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +11 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: ricinus communis seed oil saccharide isomerate +1 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: ricinus communis seed oil saccharide isomerate +1 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ceramide ap +15 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 dextran +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 dipeptide-4 +16 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	daphne odora callus extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	daphne odora callus extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? santalum album extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	combretum micranthum leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit water Has skin benefit? +45 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Clarins Rose Radiance Cream

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