clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum

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. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Methyl Gluceth-20
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Sodium Polyacrylate
7. Bisabolol
8. Hexylresorcinol
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Parfum/Fragrance
12. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
13. Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract
17. Carbomer
18. Tromethamine
19. Citric Acid
20. Biosaccharide Gum-1
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
23. Sodium Benzoate
24. Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
25. Cistus Monspeliensis Extract
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Ci 14700/Red 4
28. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Dextran

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view This restorative serum employs an aqueous base with hexylresorcinol for melanin inhibition, supported by bisabolol and oat extract for soothing. Hydration is enhanced by hyaluronic acid and biosaccharide gum-1. A formulator notes that the high load of water-soluble actives is stabilized in a gel matrix via carbomer and xanthan gums, ensuring controlled release, making it suitable for skin seeking even tone and reinforced barrier integrity without heavy emulsions.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate

ABSORBENT

Sodium Polyacrylate

FRAGRANCE

Bisabolol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Hexylresorcinol

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20PhenoxyethanolParfum/FragranceAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAtractylodes Lancea Root ExtractCarbomerTromethamineCitric AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1Disodium EDTAHarungana Madagascariensis ExtractSodium BenzoateOlea Europaea Fruit ExtractCistus Monspeliensis ExtractXanthan GumCi 14700/Red 4Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2Ascorbic AcidDextran

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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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Hexylresorcinol

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical range 0.1-1.5%, potential irritation at high levels, control pH.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

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.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Plantain leaf extract for antimicrobial and astringent use; plant extract with variable potency, patch test for sensitive skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract

Atractylodes lancea root extract for skin conditioning; monitor for individual sensitivity

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Disodium EDTA

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

Harungana Madagascariensis Extract

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

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

Cistus Monspeliensis Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Ci 14700/Red 4

Red 4 pigment; oil-soluble dye; restricted or banned in cosmetics due to safety concerns; verify compliance status

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

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