clarins Multi-intensive Smoothing Essence
clarins Clarins Multi-intensive Smoothing Essence lists 20 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
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium Benzoate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Xanthan Gum
- Butylene Glycol
- Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Citric Acid
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Jania Rubens Extract
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
- Dextran
- Ci 17200/Red 33
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Water-based serum with polyols, oat, and hibiscus extracts for soothing. Features acetyl tetrapeptide-2 and hyaluronic acid. Preserved with sodium benzoate, thickened by xanthan gum. Good for dull, dehydrated skin. Note: Complex botanical synergy requires balancing; PEG solubilizers need monitoring for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- ABRASIVE
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
Other ingredients
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumButylene GlycolHarungana Madagascariensis ExtractParfum/FragranceCitric AcidPanax Ginseng Root ExtractJania Rubens ExtractAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2DextranCi 17200/Red 33
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 |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Extract | ABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Harungana Madagascariensis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Jania Rubens Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 17200/Red 33 | 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
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
- Madagascar Harungana extract for skin conditioning; low usage, watch allergen potential
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Jania Rubens Extract
- Jania rubens extract with polysaccharides; moisturizing skin conditioner, check algal batch stability.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
- Matrixyl; stimulates ECM synthesis for firming/repair, requires adequate dosage.
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Ci 17200/Red 33
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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