Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS versus Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream .
Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on June 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 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 and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream 50 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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
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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 😥
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StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream 50 ingredients
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StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream 50 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Myristyl Nicotinate • Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Adenosine • Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Glycine Soja Oil • Acetyl Pentapeptide-55 Amide • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ceteareth-20 • Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice • Sclareolide • Pentylene Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Polyisobutene • Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate • Hydrated Silica • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pullulan • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Oleate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sorbitan Laurate • Tocopherol • Peg-40 Stearate • Parfum • Aminomethyl Propanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Limonene
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Cocoglycerides • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Glycerin • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Jojoba Esters • Ceramide Ns • Beheneth-25 • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Polyglycerin-3 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Parfum • Glyceryl Caprylate • Xylitylglucoside • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract • Anhydroxylitol • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lecithin • Xylitol • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Disodium EDTA • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Butylene Glycol • Betaine • Sorbitol • Glucose • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract • Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil • Mitracarpus Scaber Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Steareth-20 • Citric Acid • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Potassium Sorbate • CI 15985 • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • 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 WaterStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 ButterStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 ParfumStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 49.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 SorbateStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 51.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 52.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 AcidStriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 53.
Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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