Clarins Pore Control Refining & Mattifying Serum Versus Dior Capture Youth Matte Maximizer
Updated on May 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Pore Control Refining & Mattifying Serum 34 ingredients
Dior Capture Youth Matte Maximizer 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clarins Pore Control Refining & Mattifying Serum 34 ingredients
Dior Capture Youth Matte Maximizer 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cellulose
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingArginine
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cellulose, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, CI 77891, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Mica, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Arginine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Kaolin
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Illite
Abrasive
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyquaternium-7
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingBHT
Antioxidant
Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Cellulose, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Kaolin, Adenosine, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Illite, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 77491, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyquaternium-7, Iris Florentina Root Extract, BHT, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Tocopherol, CI 14700, CI 60730, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholCellulose 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 CelluloseGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
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.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWe don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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