Works for
ExfoliationMaris sal, Sea saltNot delivered
“It’s the ultimate glow-getter! Clarins’ spa-fresh Tonic Body Polisher , with essential oils of Rosemary, Rosewood, Mint, Sugar and Salt Crystals , feels ooh la la luxurious as it smoothes away dry cells, flakes and impurities to reveal the glowing skin beneath.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sucrose, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks
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:
sucrose.
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, hydrogenated castor oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Linalool, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 7 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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Sodium chloride~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCorylus avellana seed oil~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseMaris sal~3.3–4.9%
- 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~2.2–3.3%
- 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 saltButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- 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 butterSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateOctyldodeceth-25~1.2–1.9%
Hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilLinalool~0.8–1.2%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSalvia sclarea oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBht~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Sodium chloride, Corylus avellana seed oil, Sucrose, Maris sal, Sea salt, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Octyldodeceth-25, Hydrogenated castor oil, Linalool, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salvia sclarea oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Bht, Citral
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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.
| ClarinsTonic Body PolisherYOUR PRODUCT | SayaCoconut Body Polish | Milk + HoneyBody Polish Nº 05 | Soap and GlorySmoothie Star Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| Price | — | $55.00 | — | $10.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Tonic Body Polisher" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 4.20% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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