Clarins

Clarins Toning Lotion with Chamomile

Name: Clarins - Toning Lotion with Chamomile
Brand: Clarins

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide + 7 more

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What the product description says

“Sunflower extract and vitamins A, B and E help soften and protect.”

Source: Ulta

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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.75–1.1%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.9–2.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.35–0.65%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~7.8–9.5%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.6–2%

Peg-32· HumectantEffect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%

Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~0.95–1.15%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Parfum, Tilia cordata wood extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–1.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.4%est.

Tilia cordata wood extract—High~0.45–0.7%est.

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Oleth-20Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.9–4.7%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.55–0.8%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sorbitol~7.8–9.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Dipropylene glycol~4.8–5.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Oleth-20~3.9–4.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2.4–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Panthenol~1.9–2.3%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Butylene glycol~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Propylene glycol~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Parfum~1.1–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-8~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.75–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-32~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.55–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Carbomer~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tilia cordata wood extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Bletia hyacinthina bulb extract~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate

Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

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

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Bht~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitol, Dipropylene glycol, Oleth-20, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Peg-8, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Peg-32, Lactic acid, Carbomer, Tilia cordata wood extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Bletia hyacinthina bulb extract, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Bht, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Ci 19140

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Clarins - Toning Lotion with Chamomile" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Panthenol, glycerin, butylene glycol, peg-32 and peg-8 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Helianthus annuus seed oil 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

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.90% - 2.30%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.