Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15

Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15
3.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
15
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Does Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15 work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.
  • Moderate sun protection for most daily activities or short periods spent outdoors.

Lightweight moisturizer well-suited for oily skin and a humectant enhancement for any skincare routine

According to CreamScan analysis, Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15 is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.6 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 7.0 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is well-suited for oily skin, providing moderate hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients. It can also be a good option for people with normal skin who prefer lightweight moisturizers.

Such a humectant engancement will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

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

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15 has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Moderate sun protection for short outdoor activities

 

Clarins Super Restorative Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer, SPF 15 has an SPF of 15 and provides moderate sun protection. It is suitable for individuals with medium to darker skin tones who are less prone to sunburn and those engaging in short outdoor activities such as walking or brief errands, as well as cloudy days when UV exposure is less intense.

It helps protect against UVB rays, which are primarily responsible for sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer by damaging the outer layers of the skin. When labeled as broad-spectrum, it also defends against UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin and cause premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and long-term cellular damage.

For optimal protection, choose products labeled broad-spectrum to ensure defense against both UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging and pigmentation, and UVB rays that cause sunburn.

However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
55
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Homosalate
Function:
Origin:
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Function:
Origin:
Octocrylene
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Glycerin
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Butyloctyl Salicylate
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Octisalate
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Avobenzone
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Pentylene Glycol
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
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Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
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Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Cetearyl Glucoside
Function:
Origin:
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
Origin:
Sucrose Palmitate
Function:
Origin:
Xylitylglucoside
Function:
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Hydroxyacetophenone
Function:
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Sodium Citrate
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Origin:
Anhydroxylitol
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Xanthan Gum
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Function:
Origin:
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Function:
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Dimethiconol
Function:
Origin:
Xylitol
Function:
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Glyceryl Linoleate
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Disodium EDTA
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Lactate
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Glucose
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Carbomer
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Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
Function:
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Marrubium Vulgare Extract
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Potassium Sorbate
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Propanediol
Function:
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Coco-Glucoside
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Pectin
Function:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
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Pancratium Maritimum Extract
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Ulex Europaeus Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
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Red 4 (CI 14700)
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Sea Salt
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Ratings

All humectants
7.0
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.0 10
7.0
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.2 20
0.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 7.0 10
7
All humectants
7.0
3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 1.2 20
0.6
All occlusives
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing