Clarins

SOS Primer

SOS Primer
8.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy6.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. Clarins SOS Primer has a moisturizing rating of 8.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.0 out of 10.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
60
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
DimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
6
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
Phenyl TrimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
2.5
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer SyntheticFormula Helper
2
AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticAntimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone SyntheticFormula Helper
1.3
MicaNaturally occurringColorant,Formula Helper
1
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSyntheticEmollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)Naturally occurringSunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper
0.3
Sodium ChlorideNaturally occurring,SyntheticFragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

60

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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 (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Petroleum,Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score

4

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.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming

Origin

Synthetic

A silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.

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