Overview
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Myristic Acid | Botanical, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Potassium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Lauric Acid | Botanical, Animal | Anti-acne,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| TIPA-Laureth Sulfate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Glycol Distearate | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Glyceryl Behenate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Ozokerite | Petroleum | 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.
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.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Barrier repair, Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
A saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying
Origin
Botanical, Animal
A common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
A very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.