clarins Purifying Toning Lotion
clarins Clarins Purifying Toning Lotion lists 21 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Methylpropanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Disodium EDTA
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenylpropanol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/EauMaris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer
- SOLVENT
- PropanediolMethylpropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Other ingredients
PPG-26-Buteth-26Caprylyl GlycolParfum/FragranceDisodium EDTAPotassium SorbatePhenylpropanolPhenethyl AlcoholSpiraea Ulmaria ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractSaccharide IsomerateCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenylpropanol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Spiraea Ulmaria Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Laminaria Digitata Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Chlorella Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Crocus Sativus Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer
- Seawater; contains minerals and salts; high salinity may irritate sensitive skin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Phenylpropanol
- Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Astringent/tonic plant extract for skin care; batch-to-batch variability, concentration control recommended
- Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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