clarins Multi-Active Day Cream - Dry Skin

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. Isononyl Isononanoate
3. Propanediol
4. Dimethicone
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Glycerin
8. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
9. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Cetearyl Glucoside
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
16. Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
17. Parfum/Fragrance
18. Steareth-21
19. Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
20. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Dimethiconol
25. Cellulose
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Butylene Glycol
29. Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract
30. Maltodextrin
31. Tocopherol
32. Sanicula Europaea Extract
33. Tetrasodium EDTA
34. Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
35. Citric Acid
36. Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
37. Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
38. Sodium Citrate
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Ascorbic Acid
41. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
42. Glycolic Acid
43. Lactic Acid
44. Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin
45. Ci 14700/Red 4
46. Ci 17200/Red 33
47. Polyvinyl Alcohol
48. Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
49. Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCetearyl GlucosidePhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerDipsacus Sylvestris ExtractParfum/FragranceSteareth-21Ci 77891/Titanium DioxideSynthetic FluorphlogopiteCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconolCelluloseDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolDiospyros Mespiliformis Leaf ExtractMaltodextrinTocopherolSanicula Europaea ExtractTetrasodium EDTAMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem ExtractCitric AcidLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractFurcellaria Lumbricalis ExtractSodium CitratePotassium SorbateAscorbic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlycolic AcidLactic AcidMaris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel MarinCi 14700/Red 4Ci 17200/Red 33Polyvinyl AlcoholCopper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dimethicone

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

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

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

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

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

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.

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract

Not decoded yet

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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

Dimethiconol

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

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sanicula Europaea Extract

Not decoded yet

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Lapsana communis extract. Soothing conditioning. Follow manufacturer data for concentration.

Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract

Red algae extract. Conditioning and moisturizing. Concentration depends on stability.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin

Mineral salt blend for hydration; requires heavy metal removal; high concentrations can irritate compromised skin

Ci 14700/Red 4

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

Ci 17200/Red 33

Not decoded yet

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14

Not decoded yet

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Not decoded yet

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