Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum
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Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimethicone~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeWater~10–15%
Polysilicone-11~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Polysilicone-11Alcohol denat.~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Acetyl glucosamine~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosaminePeg-10 dimethicone~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeButylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 glycolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSigesbeckia orientalis extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractSalvia sclarea extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractSea whip extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sea whip extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Laminaria saccharina extractCaffeine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePantethine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
More about PantethineHydrolyzed soy protein~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeAlgae extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.7%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinLecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIsohexadecane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDi-c12-18 alkyl dimonium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Creates a nice, smooth skin finish
More about Di-c12-18 alkyl dimonium chloridePolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolymethyl methacrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateCoconut acid~0.15–0.65%
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractNordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerSilica~0.15–0.7%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolAscorbyl tocopheryl maleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMica~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Dimethicone, Water, Polysilicone-11, Alcohol denat., Acetyl glucosamine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Sea whip extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Caffeine, Pantethine, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Algae extract, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Di-c12-18 alkyl dimonium chloride, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polymethyl methacrylate, Coconut acid, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Silica, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Mica
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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.
| CliniquePore Refining Solutions Correcting SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Lab Series Skincare for MenMax LS Power V Lifting Serum | GLAMGLOWSuperserum by Glamglow | Estée LauderEnlighten - Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | — | $54.56 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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