Clinique

Clinique For Men Oil-Control Mattifying Moisturizer

Name: Clinique - For Men Oil-Control Mattifying Moisturizer
Brand: Clinique

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

14 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Clinique For Men Oil Control Mattifying Moisturizer refreshes skin with lightweight, oil-free hydration.”

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, lactobacillus ferment.

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: dimethicone, isododecane.

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2.4–3%

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~1.7–2.1%

Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.45–0.65%

Saccharomyces lysate extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect~0.5–0.75%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.6%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~6.4–7.9%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2–2.4%

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~4–4.9%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%

Propylene glycol dicaprate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Polysilicone-11Effect: LowA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.3–0.55%

Laminaria saccharina extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighA seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations~0.65–1%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.95–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

16 flagged ingredients

Medium risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.25%est.

Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the productMedium~1.1–1.4%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to glutenMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Oleth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%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~0.25–0.45%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laminaria saccharina extractA seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations3/5~0.65–1%est.

Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix together2/5~0.3–0.6%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Isododecane~6.4–7.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~4–4.9%

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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Polypropylene~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethicone~2.4–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%

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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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~1.1–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Laminaria saccharina extract~0.65–1%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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Hordeum vulgare extract~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten

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Saccharomyces lysate extract~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.4–0.6%

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

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Helianthus annuus seedcake~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Caffeine~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Trehalose~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Oleth-10~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysilicone-11~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%

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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Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Laureth-23~0.3–0.6%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Laureth-4~0.25–0.45%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Silica~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 15985~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A colorant

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Ci 14700~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isododecane, Butylene glycol, Polypropylene, Dimethicone, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Chamomilla recutita extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Caffeine, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Oleth-10, Caprylyl glycol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-23, Tromethamine, Laureth-4, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985, Ci 14700, Ci 19140