Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream versus Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin .
Last updated on April 19, 2024. Published on December 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Night Moisturizer
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Niacinamide • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Parfum • Steareth-21 • Caprylyl Glycol • Cellulose • Mica • CI 77891 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Sodium Citrate • Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • CI 17200
Water • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sucrose Polystearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Parfum • Cellulose • Cetyl Palmitate • Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Marrubium Vulgare Extract.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateClarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Maris Sal.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
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Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
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It really does the job. It's a great moisturizer, with a very luxurious texture. The ingredient list is not the very best, but it has some...
It really does the job. It's a great moisturizer, with a very luxurious texture. The ingredient list is not the very best, but it has some interesting features like HA and Peptides that provide that hydration and help with some fine lines. On the other hand it might break you out if you are acne-prone (it has Shea Butter) so be careful and patch test first. It's also important to point that it has a lot of fragrance, which is great for the sensory experience (it has a very likable smell) but beware those who are prone to irritation, it might not be a good product for you. Overall it's a good moisturizer, but I think there are better formulas for such price point.
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