5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Octyldodecanol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch | Botanical | Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Polysorbate 60 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Sorbitan Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance |
1.3 | Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
0.3 | Sodium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
An emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Score
4
Function
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
Description is coming soon
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.