Clarins beauty flash peel
Clarins clarins beauty flash peel lists 12 ingredients on its label, 11 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-alcohol-glycol base with glycolic and salicylic acids for exfoliation, thickened by hydroxyethylcellulose. Suitable for non-sensitive skin short-term peeling, requiring strict pH control and sun protection. Factory note: Ethanol plus dual acids demands precise buffering to prevent irritation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide
- BINDING
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
PPG-26-Buteth-26Parfum/FragranceSodium GlycolateEthylene Brassylate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Glycolate | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylene Brassylate | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- 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.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Sodium Glycolate
- Gentle buffering salt for adjusting formulation pH; use with soaps within neutral range.
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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