CLn Skin Care CLn Facial Moisturiser
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide ns, Caprooyl phytosphingosine + 14 moreStrong evidence
“CLn Facial Moisturiser”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns
Anti-agingNiacinamideLimited evidence
“A lightweight, quick-absorbing moisturizer with niacinamide and ceramide complex that provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while strengthening the skin’s protective barrier.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.1–8.6%
- 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 triglycerideIsononyl isononanoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePolyacrylamide~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinC13-14 isoparaffin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCeramide np~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ns~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCeramide eos~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eosCeramide eop~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide ap~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCaprooyl phytosphingosine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineCaprooyl sphingosine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl sphingosineNiacinamide~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideXylitylglucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolBehenic acid~0.45–0.65%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCeteareth-25~0.3–0.55%
Cholesterol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolLaureth-7~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Ceramide eos, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ap, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Caprooyl sphingosine, Niacinamide, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Behenic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Cholesterol, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| CLn Skin CareCLn Facial MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | EltaMDBarrier Renewal Complex | Skinbetter ScienceHydration Boosting Cream | NatioSkin Renewal Ceramide Line & Wrinkle Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 78% |
| Price | $33.71 | $56.00+$22.29 | $90.00+$56.29 | $21.51−$12.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 13 | 12 of 13 | 11 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Isosorbide Dicaprylate | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"CLn Skin Care - CLn Facial Moisturiser" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Anhydroxylitol, glycerin and xylitylglucoside in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns and cholesterol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (caprooyl sphingosine 0.50% - 0.75%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.60% - 0.90%, ceramide ap 0.70% - 1.00%, ceramide eop 1.00% - 1.20%, ceramide eos 1.20% - 1.40%, ceramide ns 1.50% - 1.80% and ceramide np 1.70% - 2.10%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 25.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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