Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISANA Akut Tagescreme versus Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream .
Published on January 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 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 and oils
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Ingredient Info
ISANA Akut Tagescreme 26 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
At a glance
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ISANA Akut Tagescreme 26 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ISANA Akut Tagescreme 26 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream 42 ingredients
Water • Urea • Glycerin • Zea Mays Germ Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Decyl Oleate • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Lanolin Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium Phosphate • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Sorbitol • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Pantolactone
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Glycerin • Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetyl Alcohol • Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil • Stearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Xylitylglucoside • Parfum • Polyacrylamide • Anhydroxylitol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xylitol • Butylene Glycol • Dimethiconol • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Decylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract • Glucose • Maltodextrin • Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract • Sanicula Europaea Extract • Tromethamine • Citric Acid • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Maris Sal • Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 AlcoholISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
ISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
ISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AcidISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 ParfumISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
ISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 EDTAISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolISANA Akut Tagescreme contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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ISANA Akut Tagescreme 26 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream 42 ingredients
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Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream 42 ingredients
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