Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream versus Clarins Extra Firming Energy .
Published on December 05, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream 31 ingredients
Clarins Extra Firming Energy 51 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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream 31 ingredients
Clarins Extra Firming Energy 51 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream 31 ingredients
Clarins Extra Firming Energy 51 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Rhamnose • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Cetyl Alcohol • Zea Mays Starch • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Petrolatum • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Peg-40 Stearate • Cera Alba • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Tristearate • Dimethiconol • Triethanolamine • Myristyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Poloxamer 338 • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Parfum • Ceramide AP
Water • Glycerin • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Dimethicone • Caprylic Acid • C10-18 Triglycerides • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • CI 77891 • Phenyl Trimethicone • Pentaerythritol • Ethyl Ethylhexanoate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Peg-2 Distearate • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Parfum • Butylene Glycol • Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethiconol • Betaine • Sorbitol • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Tin Oxide • T-Butyl Alcohol • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil • Mitracarpus Scaber Extract • Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract • Secale Cereale Seed Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • CI 14700 • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • Coumarin • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy 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 GlycerinVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 2.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.
Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.
Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ButterVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 ParfumVichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clarins Extra Firming Energy contains this as ingredient number 19.
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