Clarins Super Restorative Eye Cream

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. Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Betaine
6. Hydrogenated coco-glycerides
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Panthenol
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
12. Cetearyl Glucoside
13. Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
14. Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax
15. Caffeine
16. Steareth-21
17. Dimethicone
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Carbomer
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Mica
23. Polymethyl Methacrylate
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Escin
26. Parfum
27. CI 77891
28. Butylene Glycol
29. Dimethiconol
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Alcohol
32. Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
33. Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
34. Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
37. Dextran

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated coco-glyceridesGlyceryl Stearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

Other ingredients

EauPEG-100 StearateTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCetearyl GlucosideAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractAcacia Farnesiana Flower WaxCaffeineSteareth-21DimethiconePhenoxyethanolCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateMicaPolymethyl MethacrylateDisodium EDTAEscinParfumCI 77891Butylene GlycolDimethiconolSodium HydroxideAlcoholHarungana Madagascariensis ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit ExtractPaullinia Cupana Seed ExtractSodium BenzoateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2Dextran

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Ingredients explained

Eau

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Hydrogenated coco-glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Pentylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract

Albizia bark extract; natural fragrance and conditioner, scent may need masking

Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax

Natural wax for thickening and structure, provides shine and body, used in lipsticks and eyeshadows.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Disodium EDTA

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

Escin

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

CI 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Harungana Madagascariensis Extract

Madagascar Harungana extract for skin conditioning; low usage, watch allergen potential

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Olea europaea fruit extract rich in polyphenols for antioxidant and conditioning use; add preservative/antioxidant against oxidation.

Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Matrixyl; stimulates ECM synthesis for firming/repair, requires adequate dosage.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.