Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Paraffin (est. ≈11.0%) and Microcrystalline Wax (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Mineral Oil
22
Diisostearyl Malate
11
Paraffin
6
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
4
Microcrystalline Wax
3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
2
Polyethylene
1.5
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
1
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Synthetic Wax
0.3
Nylon-12
0.3
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
0.3
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
0.3
Octyldodecanol
0.3
Silica
0.3
Flavor (Aroma)
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
0.3
Oryzanol
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Anise Alcohol
0.3
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
Est. %
Mineral Oil
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Diisostearyl Malate
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Paraffin
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Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
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Microcrystalline Wax
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Polyethylene
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Synthetic Wax
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Nylon-12
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Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
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Octyldodecanol
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Silica
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Flavor (Aroma)
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Tocopherol
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Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
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Oryzanol
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Ceramide NP
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Anise Alcohol
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Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
67.0
45.0
11.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 67.0 20
10.0
45.0
11.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
11
4
3
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 67.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
67.0
45.0
11.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Tocopherol
0.3
Oryzanol
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Mineral Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Diisostearyl Malate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Diisostearyl MalateAn emollient ester that softens the skin and keeps it feeling smooth. It is characterized by a cushiony feel and glossy sheen, which is why it is frequently used in lip products.
Paraffin
Est. %11
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Polyethylene
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Synthetic WaxDescription is coming soon
Nylon-12
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nylon-12A synthetic powdered ingredient that imparts unique sensorial characteristics due to its microsphere structure. It can also control viscosity by bulking up the oil phase of a skincare product.
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCommonly known as cupuaçu butter, this fatty, emollient, and occlusive ingredient is similar to cocoa butter. It contains fatty acids and is able to emulsify 4x its weight.
Octyldodecanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn 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.
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Flavor (Aroma)Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the flavor and use the unspecific word 'flavor' instead. Flavor is added to products that have the potential to be consumed, such as lipsticks.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline WaxDescription is coming soon
Oryzanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OryzanolIsolated from rice bran oil, it is an antioxidant mixture of various bioactive compounds, mainly esters of ferulic acid along with different sterols.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract

An extract from cocoa beans or cocoa powder with lots of beneficial compounds such as stimulant caffeine, antioxidant and astringent flavanols, and tannins – which are responsible for its bitter taste.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Anise Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anise AlcoholDescription is coming soon
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)Description is coming soon