"Dr. Duve Medical - Clarifying Face Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. Panthenol, urea, dextran, fructose and glycerin 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). Tripeptide-1, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and hydrogenated vegetable glycerides 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.

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This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.20%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.20% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin c, niacinamide, lactic acid and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

For Clarifying Face Cream, Dr. Stefan Duve has combined the active ingredient extracts with two of the most effective anti-aging ingredients firstly, growth factors , peptides that stimulate collagen production , and hyaluronic acid, which gives the skin volume and elasticity.

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This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tripeptide-1 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

zinc pca 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Clarifying Face Cream

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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: dextran, fructose.

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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, tripeptide-1, urea

sodium pca 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

fructose 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

This 24-hour special care helps it regulates the skin's own sebum production with plant-based active ingredients and salicylic acid and thus prevents clogged pores.

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This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

zinc pca 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

zinc pca 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alcohol 0.25% - 0.4%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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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

macadamia integrifolia seed oil 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Zinc pca, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Xanthan gum, Polyisobutene, Parfum, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Bioflavonoids, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phragmites karka extract, Poria cocos extract, Pantolactone, Potassium sorbate, Petasites japonicus root extract, Fructose, Glycine, Ascorbyl palmitate, Inositol, Lactic acid, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Urea, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Dextran, Tripeptide-1

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Key ingredients	niacinamide tripeptide-1 +16 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +10 more Other: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: niacinamide urea +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more	Common: niacinamide urea +5 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid alteromonas ferment extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol polyglutamic acid +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +7 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide urea +4 more Other: saccharomyces/copper ferment saccharomyces/iron ferment +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +4 more Other: hexapeptide-11 hexapeptide-9 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +11 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Dr. Duve Medical Clarifying Face Cream

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Anti-blemish

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