Works for
MoisturizingDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Cocos nucifera oil + 9 moreWorks
“It smooths skin to lessen the appearance of fine lines while clearing the way for moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It smooths skin to lessen the appearance of fine lines while clearing the way for moisture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“What it is formulated to do This dermatologist-developed exfoliating scrub gently brushes away roughness and flakiness.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tridecyl stearate~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateTridecyl trimellitate~4.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCocos nucifera oil~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSilica~1.8–2.2%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Sorbitol~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolHexyldecyl stearate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearateBisabolol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololDisodium cocoamphodipropionate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium cocoamphodipropionateTriethanolamine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineOleth-10 phosphate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Oleth-10 phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Stearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Tridecyl stearate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Hexyldecyl stearate, Bisabolol, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, Triethanolamine, Oleth-10 phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Stearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| CliniqueCrème exfoliante soluble 7 day :YOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ - Global Anti-Aging Instant Refinishing Facial | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Spot Cream | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Exfoliating Face Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 23% |
| Price | — | — | $14.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinique - Crème exfoliante soluble 7 day: " could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2005/2006journals.sagepub.com
- 5
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