Clarins Multi-Intensive Concentre Zone Regard: Analysis And Alternative

Clarins’ more intensive contouring aims to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles; giving mature skin the youthful appearance of the past.

But is it really formulated to take care of all these problems?

Below I will give you a summary of the analysis of all its ingredients, evaluating whether it is a good product or not; and I propose an alternative if you did not like it.

After reading this article, I recommend that you continue to learn about eye contours in this analysis of the Best Eye Contours . But do not stay at the beginning, after the analysis of the contours, I explain many interesting things that you cannot miss, why it is important to use a specific eye cream, such as reading an INCI, the best ingredients that a contour should have , etc.

Clarins Multi-Intensive Concentrate Zone Regard Analysis

• Glycerin : Tested in ClarinsMen’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride : Tested in ClarinsMen’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Cetearyl Alcohol : Tested on Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye Contour .
• Betaine : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream for men .
• Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides : Hydrogenated coconut glycerides, used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. Makes the skin supple and smooth, resulting in a pleasant smooth skin feeling.
• Pentylene Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics cream .
• Panthenol : Analyzed in the article Eye contour: Care, Treatments and Problems in the area , as Panthenol.
• Glyceryl Stearate : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria men’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Peg-100 Stearate : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream for men .
• Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter : Copoazu butter (also known as white cocoa). Thanks to its high levels of phytosterol, it has a naturally high water absorption capacity to retain moisture in the skin for a long period of time. It is also rich in antioxidants, including flavonoids, vitamins C, A, and B, five types of essential fatty acids, amino acids, and minerals such as calcium and selenium. Applied topically, it calms dry skin, does not irritate, absorbs quickly, promotes skin smoothness, reduces wrinkles, and increases elasticity.
• Cetearyl Glucoside : Tested in Decléor’s Harmonie Calm contour .
• Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract : Analyzed on Nuxe’s ​​Nuxellence contour .
• Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax : Floral wax from the acacia farnesiana. It has emollient properties, particularly on dry skin.
• Caffeine : Analyzed in ClarinsMen’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
• Steareth-21 : A polyethylene glycol ether made from stearic acid. It is used as an emulsifier. The numerical value of the name corresponds to the number of ethylene oxide units, the higher the number, the more solid it will be. Steareth 21 is considered a low risk ingredient, there is some concern regarding contamination of Steareth 21 with small amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of ethoxylation and a known toxin. However, this contamination can be controlled by purification and is not considered a hazard.
• Dimethicone : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
• Phenoxyethanol : Analyzed in ClarinsMen’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Carbomer : Analyzed in the Nezeni Cosmetics Intensive Antiage Eye Contour .
• Ethylhexylglycerin : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics antiage cream .
• Tocopheryl Acetate : Analyzed in ClarinsMen’s wrinkle cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
• Mica : Analyzed in Nuxellence de Nuxe contour .
• Polymethyl Methacrylate : Or PMMA, is widely known as a plastic component used in products like Plexiglas and other clear glass substitutes. It is showing up as an ingredient in cosmetics as a filler for wrinkles and fine lines. It is naturally compatible with human tissue, and is often suspended in biological fluid to inject under the skin to permanently reduce wrinkles or scars. It can be added to facilitate the application of cosmetics, cover wrinkles and change their texture. It is an ingredient that is considered safe.
• Disodium Edta : Analyzed in ClarinsMen’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Escin : Analyzed in the Génifique Yeux Light Pearl contour from Lancome .
• Parfum / Fragrance.
• Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide : Tested on Nuxellence contour from Nuxe .
• Butylene Glycol : Analyzed in ClarinsMen’s anti-wrinkle cream .
• Dimethiconol : Analyzed in L’Oreal’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
• Sodium Hydroxide : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream for men .
• Alcohol : Tested in Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Contour .
• Harungana Madagascariensis Extract : Little is known about the extract from this plant beyond Clarins research. In his tests, its leaves have antiseptic and healing properties, while the red-orange sap of the plant is used to alleviate skin conditions. In his tests, the ability of harungana to promote collagen synthesis has been demonstrated.
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract : Emollient vegetable oil with benefits for dry skin due to its content of fatty acids, some of which come from squalene. Olive oil contains essential fatty acids that dry skin needs, including oleic, palmitic and linoleic acids. It also contains phenolic compounds that provide antioxidant benefits. Animal tests show that olive oil applied topically can protect against environmental damage.
• Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract : The extract of the Guarana seed that is used in cosmetics for its toning and astringent properties, and as a treatment for cellulite. As a vasoconstrictor, caffeine tends to reduce swelling and create a smoothing effect. By increasing blood flow and increasing the lipolytic effect, it blocks enzymes and reduces the breakdown of triglycerides. By narrowing the blood vessels in the delicate eye area, caffeine can help temporarily reduce puffiness. However, this is temporary; it is important to stay hydrated to counteract the drying effects of caffeine. The dehydrating effects of caffeine simply shrink skin and fat cells, creating a smoother appearance, but no long-lasting effects.
• Sodium Benzoate : Analyzed in Nuxellence contour from Nuxe .
• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 : Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is most commonly used as a skin conditioner, soothing and nourishing the skin through mechanisms similar to other peptides. It is done by compensating for the loss of hormones in the skin, especially collagen, providing a plumping effect to the skin. It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Dextran : Polysaccharide with hydrophobic, illuminating, anti-inflammatory and skin softening properties. Firms the skin, promotes radiance and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Summary Eye contour analysis Multi-Intensive Concentré Zone Regard by Clarins

It is a formula with many moisturizing and emollient ingredients, so it will hydrate the dark circle area quite a bit. Also, it has no sulfates or parabens.

As for the active ingredients, I like the copoazú butter, the Albizia extract, and the Polymethyl Methacrylate, which although it is a plastic, works very well to fill in wrinkles.

The other natural ingredients are too low on the list to notice their benefits, and for one in particular, there is no more information than the company’s studies (which must be taken with a grain of salt as they are not from an independent laboratory).

On the other hand, there is a PEG, a silicone, an alcohol, a not highly recommended preservative, and a sensitizing ingredient. If it weren’t for these ingredients, it would be a pretty good contour that would surely reduce a good chunk of wrinkles.

Alternative Creams

A more powerful alternative in the elimination of wrinkles, and cheaper, is the contour of Nezeni Cosmetics. It is the one that I use daily, and I have analyzed it in the article Best Eye Contours that I recommend above.