Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil

Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil:

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

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil 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 Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil (est. ≈70.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil (est. ≈1.0%), Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (est. ≈1.0%) and Tocopherol (est. ≈1.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil
22
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
1
Fragrance
1
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
1
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
1
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
1
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
1
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Geraniol
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Citral
0.3
Coumarin
0.3
Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Fragrance
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Tocopherol
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Citronellol
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Linalool
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Geraniol
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Limonene
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Citral
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Coumarin
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Benzyl Benzoate
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
72.0
70.0
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 72.0 20
10.0
70.0
1.0
1.0
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
70
1
1
All occlusives 72.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
72.0
70.0
1.0
1.0
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
1
1
1
All antioxidants 3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
1
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
1
Tocopherol
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
All soothing 1 5 No
All soothing
1
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil
Est. %70
Function
Origin
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from hazelnuts. It mostly contains fatty acids but also has various beneficial wound-healing and antioxidant compounds.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
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.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from the clary sage that has a sweet, herbal, soft, and woody aroma, with some hints of lavender.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAn extract with antioxidant flavonoids that is obtained from the flowers of the water lily.
Tocopherol
Est. %1
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.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GeraniolA fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitralA fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CoumarinA plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.
Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.