clarins Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
4. Glycerin
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Dimethicone
9. C14-22 Alcohols
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Carbomer
12. Xylitylglucoside
13. Cetyl Alcohol
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. PEG-100 Stearate
17. Anhydroxylitol
18. Tromethamine
19. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
20. Escin
21. Parfum/Fragrance
22. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
23. Xylitol
24. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
25. Dimethiconol
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Phospholipids
28. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
29. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
30. Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract
31. Glucose
32. Maltodextrin
33. Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
34. Sanicula Europaea Extract
35. Citric Acid
36. Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
37. Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin
41. Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
42. Tocopherol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl Ethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

C14-22 AlcoholsPhenoxyethanolCarbomerXylitylglucosideCetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateAnhydroxylitolTromethamineC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideEscinParfum/FragranceSodium Acrylates CopolymerXylitolPotassium Cetyl PhosphateDimethiconolDisodium EDTAPhospholipidsPolyglyceryl-10 StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDiospyros Mespiliformis Leaf ExtractGlucoseMaltodextrinKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf ExtractSanicula Europaea ExtractCitric AcidLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractFurcellaria Lumbricalis ExtractSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateMaris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel MarinCallicarpa Japonica Fruit ExtractTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Dimethicone

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

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

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.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Escin

Horse chestnut extract for venous circulation and anti-inflammatory; caution near eyes; potential plant-based allergen

Parfum/Fragrance

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

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Dimethiconol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Maltodextrin

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

Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Sanicula Europaea 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 Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin

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

Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Japanese Callycarpa fruit extract, traditionally for antimicrobial and astringent effects; generally mild at typical levels.

Tocopherol

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

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