clarins Pore Minimising Serum
clarins Clarins Pore Minimising Serum lists 41 ingredients on its label, 34 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
- Glycerin
- Alcohol
- Cyclomethicone
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Butylene Glycol
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Palmitoyl Proline
- Triticum Vulgare Protein
- Lamium Album Flower Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylparaben
- Methylparaben
- Pyridoxine Hcl
- Salicylic Acid
- Polyacrylamide
- Palmitic Acid
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Codium Tomentosum Extract
- Tocopherol
- Zinc Gluconate
- Plantago Major Leaf Extract
- Tilia Cordata Wood Extract
- Laureth-7
- Glutamylamidoethyl Indole
- Chrysin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sorbic Acid
- Cl 42090 Blue 1
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains mineral oilContains PEG
Formulation view Light aqueous serum with alcohol and volatile silicones for penetration. Contains witch hazel, niacinamide, and salicylic acid for pore care. Plant extracts for antioxidants. Ideal for oily skin. Formulation note: Monitor alcohol tolerance; ensure preservative stability and matte texture.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclomethicone
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- ABSORBENT
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Other ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana WaterPropylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolParfum/FragrancePalmitoyl ProlineTriticum Vulgare ProteinLamium Album Flower ExtractSodium HydroxideMagnesium Palmitoyl GlutamateSodium Palmitoyl SarcosinateDisodium EDTAEthylparabenMethylparabenPyridoxine HclSalicylic AcidPolyacrylamidePalmitic AcidC13-14 IsoparaffinEpilobium Fleischeri ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCodium Tomentosum ExtractTocopherolZinc GluconatePlantago Major Leaf ExtractTilia Cordata Wood ExtractLaureth-7Glutamylamidoethyl IndoleChrysinPotassium SorbateSorbic AcidCl 42090 Blue 1Ci 19140/Yellow 5
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Palmitoyl Proline | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Triticum Vulgare Protein | BUFFERING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lamium Album Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pyridoxine Hcl | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Epilobium Fleischeri Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Codium Tomentosum Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Plantago Major Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tilia Cordata Wood Extract | REFRESHING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glutamylamidoethyl Indole | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chrysin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Cl 42090 Blue 1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 19140/Yellow 5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Palmitoyl Proline
- Not decoded yet
- Triticum Vulgare Protein
- Wheat protein for conditioning and film formation; contains gluten-related proteins, caution for sensitive groups.
- Lamium Album Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
- Mild amino acid surfactant, often co-used with SLS to reduce irritation; fine foam for cleansers.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Pyridoxine Hcl
- Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
- Botanical extract used primarily for skin conditioning, enhancing softness and appearance
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support
- Codium Tomentosum Extract
- Codium Tomentosum Extract
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Plantago Major Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tilia Cordata Wood Extract
- Tilia cordata wood extract for soothing and refreshing feel; botanical source, check allergen potential and solvent residues.
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Glutamylamidoethyl Indole
- Not decoded yet
- Chrysin
- Flavonoid for skin conditioning; low solubility, use carriers or micronization.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Cl 42090 Blue 1
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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