Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide + 3 moreWorks well
“Guava energizes, moisturizes and revitalizes, and is an anti-free radical.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glucose.
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: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.6–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBenzyl benzoate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~3.8–5.6%
Crataegus monogyna flower extract~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~2.2–3.3%
Ci 42090~1.8–2.6%
Citric acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Glucose~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana water~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterHexyl cinnamal~0.6–1.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIris florentina root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.5–1.2%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Oleth-20~0.8–1.25%
Panthenol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractPropylene glycol~0.45–1%
- 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 glycolRetinyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 palmitateSilica~0.5–1.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 citrateSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Water~0.2–0.7%
Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Glucose, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Iris florentina root extract, Limonene, Linalool, Methylisothiazolinone, Oleth-20, Panthenol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Propylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Sorbic acid, Water, Zinc sulfate
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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.
| ClarinsToning Lotion with IrisYOUR PRODUCT | A'kinCalming Facial Moisturiser | ACOSensitive Balance Face Fluid Ansiktskräm | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Fluid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $26.85 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Toning Lotion with Iris" is effective for: Reduces redness and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.85%, 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.45% - 1.10% and glycerin 1.00% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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