Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream versus Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 .
Last updated on December 26, 2023. Published on February 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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, oils and silicones
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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
Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream 35 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 42 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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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream 35 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream 35 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 42 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Titanium Dioxide • Triacontanyl Pvp • Cocoglycerides • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Ubiquinone • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Parfum • Silica • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Lecithin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Citric Acid
Water • Glycerin • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Parfum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Tromethamine • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Dimethiconol • Tocopherol • Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Silica • Sorbitol • Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Sanicula Europaea Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract • Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil • Mitracarpus Scaber Extract • Citric Acid • Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • CI 15985 • Potassium Sorbate • Maris Sal
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 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 GlycerinKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlucosideKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycolKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 ParfumKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Kruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 TocopherolKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AcidKruidvat Q10+ Vitamin C Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 36.
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