Clarins Plant Gold Emulsion
Clarins Clarins Plant Gold Emulsion lists 29 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Eau
- Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
- Coco-caprylate/Caprate
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Propanediol
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Levulinic acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Chondrus Crispus
- Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
- P-anisic acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tocopherol
- Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
- Linalool
- Parfum
- Glycerin
- Sodium levulinate
- Limonene
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Phytic acid
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Eugenol
- Coumarin
- Vanda Coerulea Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-caprylate/CapratePolyglyceryl-6 StearateVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
EauPogostemon Cablin OilLevulinic acidXanthan GumChondrus CrispusGaultheria Procumbens Leaf ExtractP-anisic acidSodium HydroxideTocopherolPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateLinaloolParfumGlycerinSodium levulinateLimoneneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPhytic acidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractEugenolCoumarinVanda Coerulea Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Corylus Avellana Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE | 0 | Green |
| Coco-caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Pogostemon Cablin Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Levulinic acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Chondrus Crispus | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| P-anisic acid | FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate | EMULSION STABILISING | 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Phytic acid | CHELATING | 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 | Yellow |
| Vanda Coerulea Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Eau
- Not decoded yet
- Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
- Hazelnut oil, mild emollient; may carry faint nutty scent
- Coco-caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.
- Levulinic acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Chondrus Crispus
- Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.
- Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
- Wintergreen leaf extract; contains methyl salicylate. Aromatic and cooling. Potential allergen for some.
- P-anisic acid
- Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Phytic acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Vanda Coerulea Extract
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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