Clé de Peau Beauté

Clé de Peau Beauté Essential Refining Essence

Name: Clé de Peau Beauté - Essential Refining Essence
Brand: Clé de Peau Beauté

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Betaine, Glycerin + 11 more

Works

What the product description says

“Delivering hydrating and clarifying benefits in one step, the essence encourages a more refined and luminous appearance to the skin.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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).

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~4.1–5%

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~1.9–2.3%

Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss~1.1–1.4%

Panthenyl ethyl etherKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.3–0.55%

Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.4%

SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.4%

Hydrolyzed silkKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.25–0.45%

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~0.25–0.45%

Bupleurum falcatum root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating~0.1–0.15%

Hydrolyzed conchiolin proteinEffect: Low~0.1–0.2%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.4%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.3–0.55%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Serine, Tocopherol

May help

This product contains serine. 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.

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~7.3–9%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Menthol—High~0.2–0.4%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.

Hypericum erectum extractA plant extract that might have some anti-bacterial properties, but might also cause photosensitivity in skinHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Bupleurum falcatum root extractA plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Rosa roxburghii fruit extractA fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein—Medium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~7.3–9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

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

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Betaine~4.1–5%

Key active

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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Peg-20~2.9–3.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Dipropylene glycol~2.1–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Glycerin~1.9–2.3%

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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Cellulose~1.6–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Xylitol~1.3–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~1.1–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss

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Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to create a nice product texture

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Disodium succinate~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Bentonite~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium chloride~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Succinic acid~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Trisodium edta~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycyl glycine

Not recognized

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Panthenyl ethyl ether~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

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

More about Butylene glycol

Serine~0.25–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

More about Serine

Menthol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.35%

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~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Crataegus monogyna flower extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa roxburghii fruit extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Polyquaternium-51~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Saxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 15985~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A colorant

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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Hydrolyzed silk~0.15–0.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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Hypericum erectum extract~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-bacterial properties, but might also cause photosensitivity in skin

More about Hypericum erectum extract

Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating

More about Bupleurum falcatum root extract

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Betaine, Peg-20, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Cellulose, Xylitol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Disodium succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Bentonite, Sodium chloride, Succinic acid, Trisodium edta, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Serine, Menthol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Ci 15985, Tocopherol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Hypericum erectum extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract

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Product summary

"Clé de Peau Beauté - Essential Refining Essence" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, diglycerin 1.30% - 1.50%, trehalose 1.50% - 1.80%, glycerin 3.00% - 3.60% and betaine 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.