clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting 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. Dimethicone
2. Water\Aqua\Eau
3. Polysilicone-11
4. Alcohol Denat
5. Acetyl Glucosamine
6. Peg-10 Dimethicone
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
9. Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
10. Salvia Sclarea Extract
11. Sea Whip Extract
12. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
13. Caffeine
14. Pantethine
15. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
16. Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
17. Algae Extract
18. Polysorbate 20
19. Salicylic Acid
20. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Glycerin
25. Lecithin
26. Isohexadecane
27. Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
28. Polysorbate 80
29. Hydrogenated Lecithin
30. Polymethyl Methacrylate
31. Coconut Acid
32. Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
33. Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
34. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
35. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
36. Silica
37. Citric Acid
38. Hexylene Glycol
39. Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
40. Sodium Hydroxide
41. Disodium EDTA
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Titanium Dioxide
44. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
45. Ci 77492
46. Ci 77499)
47. Mica

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

溶剂

Water\Aqua\EauAlcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl GlucosamineSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

HAIR CONDITIONING

Peg-10 Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Salvia Sclarea ExtractSea Whip ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCaffeinePantethineHydrolyzed Soy ProteinPeg-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeAlgae ExtractPolysorbate 20Salicylic AcidTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateCaprylyl GlycolSodium HyaluronateGlycerinLecithinIsohexadecaneDi-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium ChloridePolysorbate 80Hydrogenated LecithinPolymethyl MethacrylateCoconut AcidPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractNordihydroguaiaretic AcidAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerSilicaCitric AcidHexylene GlycolAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Mica

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Ingredients explained

Dimethicone

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

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Alcohol Denat

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

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Peg-10 Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

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%.

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Botanical skin conditioning and tonic agent; often used for antioxidant and repair benefits

Salvia Sclarea Extract

Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.

Sea Whip Extract

Coral extract for skin conditioning; low usage, check source stability

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Caffeine

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

Pantethine

Panthenine, lipophilic vitamin B derivative convertible to pantothenic acid, used for hair and skin conditioning

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Polysorbate 20

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

Salicylic Acid

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 80

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Polymethyl Methacrylate

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

Coconut Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Not decoded yet

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

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

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Silica

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

Citric Acid

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate

Vitamin C/E derivative with strong antioxidant activity; aqueous-unstable, requires light protection and cold storage, 0.1–1%.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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