Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence
Works for
2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Biosaccharide gum-1 + 6 moreStrong evidence
“Super Restorative Treatment Essence”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, dextran.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2Moderate evidence
“Love the age you are. The first beauty step in your daily anti-ageing ritual.”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Roselle extract helps to remove dead skin cells, extract of ginseng root energises the skin and oats help to smooth and reduce wrinkles.”
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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Helps give a more even complexion, tighter pores, and softer, younger-looking, visibly radiant skin. Ingredients”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
- 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~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol~2.7–4%
- 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 AlcoholTapioca starch~2–3%
Tromethamine~1.7–2.5%
Propylene glycol~1.4–2%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.3%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.4–1%
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.8%
- 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 extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.7%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolCoffea robusta seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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 extractHarungana madagascariensis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Edta~0.05–0.25%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.2%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.05–0.15%
- 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~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Tapioca starch, Tromethamine, Propylene glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Avena sativa kernel extract, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Coffea robusta seed extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Harungana madagascariensis extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Edta, Ci 14700, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ClarinsSuper Restorative Treatment EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | TheramidDERMA - PEPTIDES 35% | BIOHEAL BOHPanthecell Repair Cica Cream | AlbionINFINESSE Pump Matrix Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $61.45 | $38.77−$22.68 | $20.00−$41.45 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Clarins - Super Restorative Treatment Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.05% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.
Price
The product retails from 47.00£ up to 68.00£ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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