REN Clean Skincare

Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream

Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream

3.7

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.3Humectancy1.1Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. REN Clean Skincare Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream has a moisturizing rating of 3.7 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.1 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
Cetearyl EthylhexanoateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Lauryl LaurateBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
3
Cetearyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
2.5
Tapioca StarchBotanicalFormula Helper
2
Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark ExtractBotanicalExfoliant,Soothing,Astringent
1.5
OryzanolBotanical,SyntheticAntioxidant,Formula Helper
1.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
Amorphophallus Konjac Root PowderBotanicalAbrasive
0.3
CarbomerSyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
Cetearyl GlucosideBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

65

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

Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

An emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
Score

6

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

4

Function

Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

Lauryl laurate is an ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid. It is used in skincare products as an emollient and also helps to stabilize the emulsions in creams and lotions (which makes them a bit more opaque).
Score

3

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.

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