clinique for Men Dark Spot Corrector

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\Aqua\Eau
2. Isododecane
3. Dimethicone
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Silica
6. Alcohol Denat
7. Polysilicone-11
8. Ascorbyl Glucoside
9. PEG-10 Dimethicone
10. Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
11. PEG-6
12. Morus Nigra Root Extract
13. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
14. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
15. Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
16. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
17. Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
18. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
19. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
20. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
21. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
22. Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
23. Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
24. Caffeine
25. Cholesterol
26. Squalane
27. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
28. Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
29. Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
30. Polysorbate 20
31. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
32. Salicylic Acid
33. Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
34. Acetyl Glucosamine
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Polysorbate 80
37. Glycyrrhetinic Acid
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Laureth-3
40. Tocopheryl Acetate
41. Tromethamine
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Hydroxyethylcellulose
44. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
45. Hexylene Glycol
46. Disodium EDTA
47. Phenoxyethanol
48. Yellow 5
49. Yellow 6

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Anhydrous oil-based serum using isododecane and dimethicone for a fast-dry, matte finish, with silica for oil control. Key actives include ascorbyl glucoside and yeast extract, focusing on antioxidant and tone-evening effects. Blended with various root extracts and caffeine to regulate skin condition. Best for oily to combination skin in the day; high alcohol content aids penetration, so dry skin may need extra hydration.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\EauAlcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ABRASIVE

Silica

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl Glucoside

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De LevurePEG-6Morus Nigra Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCitrus Grandis Peel ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractHydrolyzed Rice Bran ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractCaffeineCholesterolSqualaneAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterDi-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium ChloridePropylene Glycol DicapratePolysorbate 20Helianthus Annuus SeedcakeSalicylic AcidDimethoxytolyl PropylresorcinolAcetyl GlucosamineCaprylyl GlycolPolysorbate 80Glycyrrhetinic AcidSodium HyaluronateLaureth-3Tocopheryl AcetateTromethamineSodium HydroxideHydroxyethylcelluloseAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerHexylene GlycolDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolYellow 5Yellow 6

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure

Yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides; used for repair and moisture, may cause sensitivity in some.

PEG-6

Not decoded yet

Morus Nigra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

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

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge

Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus grandis peel extract, astringent and tonic. Contains essential oils; check light sensitivity and allergens.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract

Rich in amino acids/GABA; moisturizes and repairs; extraction affects activity retention

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract

Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin

Caffeine

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Lightweight emollient ester; replaces mineral oils with non-greasy feel; good for oily skin systems

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Sunflower seed cake; physical exfoliant and bulking agent. Coarse texture, use caution for sensitive skin, requires homogenization.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Glycyrrhizic acid; anti-inflammatory; poor water solubility, needs solubilization.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Laureth-3

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Yellow 6

Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.

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