clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate

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.

1. Water
2. Cetearyl Isononanoate
3. Glycerin
4. Isononyl Isononanoate
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether
8. Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
9. Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Parfum/ Fragrance
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Propanediol
14. Tromethamine
15. Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
16. Carbomer
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Escin
19. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Squalane
22. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
23. Theobroma Cacao Extract
24. Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
25. Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables
28. Caramel
29. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
30. Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
31. Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
32. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
33. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
34. Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Citric Acid
37. Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
38. Disodium Edta
39. Tocopherol
40. Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
41. Maltodextrin
42. Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract
43. Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
44. Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
47. Jania Rubens Extract
48. Ascorbic Acid
49. Sodium Citrate
50. Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
51. Ci 14700/Red 4
52. Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl IsononanoatePpg-3 Myristyl Ether

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Other ingredients

Dipsacus Sylvestris ExtractButylene GlycolParfum/ FragrancePhenoxyethanolPropanediolTromethamineSilybum Marianum Seed OilCarbomerTocopheryl AcetateEscinChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractEthylhexylglycerinSqualaneAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractButylene/Ethylene/Styrene CopolymerLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractXanthan GumPersea Gratissima Oil UnsaponifiablesCaramelCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSalicyloyl PhytosphingosineMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf ExtractSodium BenzoateCitric AcidMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem ExtractDisodium EdtaTocopherolLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinOrthosiphon Stamineus ExtractHedychium Coronarium Root ExtractMangifera Indica Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateJania Rubens ExtractAscorbic AcidSodium CitrateEngelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf ExtractCi 14700/Red 4Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether

PPG-3 myristyl ether, emollient/solvent at 2–10%; low irritancy, enhances spreadability, high levels may sensitize.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer for viscosity control; inert polymer with no known irritancy or comedogenicity.

Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Parfum/ Fragrance

Fragrance ingredient providing product scent; may contain 26 allergens, labeling required

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil

Milk thistle seed oil; silymarin-rich, antioxidant, high oil load, prone to oxidation

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Escin

Horse chestnut extract for venous circulation and anti-inflammatory; caution near eyes; potential plant-based allergen

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer used as a thickener; chemically inert, no known skin irritation.

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Edelweiss extract; flavonoid-rich skin conditioner; scarce raw material, high cost, verify batch consistency

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables

Not decoded yet

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

Synthetic ingredient combining salicylic acid and phytosphingosine functions; promotes keratinocyte turnover, may cause dryness at high levels.

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Fruit extract for skin conditioning; check formulation stability.

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract

Not decoded yet

Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

Jasmine root extract; used for fragrance and soothing; essential oil components, monitor allergens

Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Jania Rubens Extract

Jania rubens extract with polysaccharides; moisturizing skin conditioner, check algal batch stability.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract

Leaf extract for traditional soothing/conditioning; plant-derived, monitor for individual reactions.

Ci 14700/Red 4

Red 4 pigment; oil-soluble dye; restricted or banned in cosmetics due to safety concerns; verify compliance status

Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Japanese Callycarpa fruit extract, traditionally for antimicrobial and astringent effects; generally mild at typical levels.

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