It is a balm that not only hydrates the skin, it also reinforces the protective barrier function, protects from external aggressions, and soothes the most irritated skin.
It is a moisturizer specially designed for oily skin, since the texture of the balm is smoother and smoother than that of the cream; and of course, for sensitive skin, as it pampers and cares for them as they deserve.
As it must have moisturizing actives, incidentally, you may notice a superficial smoothing of the skin, although it is not really an anti-aging product.
If you want to find a facial cream that suits your needs, take a look at this Review with the Best Creams for Men’s Face , in which 10 INCIs are analyzed and a lot of advice is given.
Index
Clarins Men Super Hydrating Balm Review
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Glyceryl Stearate Se : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Isononyl Isononanoate : Tested in Clarins Mission Perfection Serum .
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate : Tested in Neutrogena Men’s Age Fighter Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Cetearyl Alcohol : Analyzed in the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye eye contour .
- Peg-8 : Tested in Clinique For Men Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Trehalose : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Mission Perfection Serum .
- Parfum / Fragrance .
- Talc : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate : Tested in Lancôme Men’s Génific HD wrinkle cream .
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Carbomer : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Tocopheryl Acetate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Tromethamine : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Caprylyl Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Silica : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Dimethicone : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Hierochloe Odorata Extract : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Hydrolyzed Calcium Hyaluronate : It is the hydrolyzed calcium salt of hyaluronic acid, so its effects are similar to Sodium Hyaluronate, an anti-wrinkle cream from Nezeni Cosmetics .
- Disodium Edta : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Mica : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate : They are salts of fatty alcohols linked to a group of sulfates that works as a surfactant.
- Odium Polyacrylate : Analyzed in Clinique For Men wrinkle cream .
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Dimethiconol : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Pentylene Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Steareth-20 : Tested on Decléor’s Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Titanium Dioxide : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Lapsana Communis Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract : Extract from the flower of the alpine eringium, research carried out on the plant has revealed its ability to fight free radicals and soften and purify the surface of the skin.
- Potassium Sorbate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Tocopherol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Limonene : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Hexyl Cinnamal : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Benzyl Benzoate : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Citral : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Ci 42090 / Blue 1 and Ci 60730 / Ext. Violet 2 : Colorants.
Clarins Men Super Hydrating Balm analysis summary
In the first 6 ingredients (which are the ones that carry the load of benefits of the cream), we only find emollients and lubricants; ingredients that moisturize the skin, but are not really hydrating actives.
As it is a fairly extensive list, you have to go to the middle of the list to find hyaluronic acid, which would be a true hydrating compound. Unfortunately, it is that concentration, it can contribute little to us.
The same happens with the rest of the active ingredients, mainly botanical antioxidants, which are at the bottom of the list, and that we will hardly notice.
Although there are certain ingredients that I am not enthusiastic about, such as PEGs, silicones or too many fragrances, I am more concerned about the toxic, irritating or allergenic ingredients it contains, some of them in high proportions.
The latter is what drives me back, and makes me reject the cream, which could have been quite interesting.
Alternative
More interesting, due to its composition of assets, price and without harmful ingredients, is the option of Nezeni Cosmetics Collagen Cream. In addition to hydrating and protecting the skin, it counteracts wrinkles.
Also, as I know there are many readers outside of Spain, now the brand ships to countries outside the national territory, so you can already have it and try it at home. Check the shipping conditions on their website
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.