High Performance Day Cream SPF20 – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, HOMOSALATE (Homosalate UVB filter), GLYCERIN, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE (Avobenzone, SHORT UVA Filter, LONG UVA Filter), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE (Octocrylene, UVB filter), OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, TROMETHAMINE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), PERFUM (Perfume), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE (Vitamin C derivative), SUCROSE PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (Potentially comedogenic), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), DISODIUM EDTA, CANDELILLA WAX, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), MICA (Pearlescent colorant), CI 77120 (White dye), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Mineral UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, Whitening effect), HARUNGANA MADAGASCARIENSIS EXTRACT (Haronga), CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPANEDIOL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT (Olive), PECTIN, THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, LAPSANA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (Common hogweed), CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT (Green tea), RHODIOLA ROSEA ROOT EXTRACT, CI 14700 (Red dye), SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (Anionic surfactant), Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 (Peptide), DEXTRAN

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit High Performance Day Cream SPF20 Clarins is primarily intended for mature skin showing signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of firmness, dark spots, and sagging. This day cream aims to provide daily sun protection while offering comfort, nourishment, and anti-aging correction. Based on my analysis, Clarins' formula stands out for its combination of moisturizing, antioxidant, and protective active ingredients, making it a comprehensive skincare product for demanding skin, particularly skin exposed to oxidative stress and dehydration.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Sunscreen filters (Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide) They provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, which is essential for preventing premature aging caused by sun exposure.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful moisturizer, it captures water and plumps the skin, visibly reducing wrinkles and tightness.
• Excerpt from Harungana : This plant-based active ingredient, a Clarins signature, is known for its regenerating and firming properties, stimulating collagen synthesis and improving skin elasticity.

The presence of vitamin C and E derivatives enhances the antioxidant action, protecting the skin from free radicals and external aggressions.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. It can be used alone or after a moisturizing or anti-aging serum. I recommend avoiding immediate combination with products containing exfoliating acids or retinol in the morning, so as not to sensitize the skin to the sun. Compatible with vitamin C serums or moisturizers.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Clarins' High Performance Day Cream SPF20 offers a complete solution for mature skin: sun protection, hydration, and anti-aging correction. Its rich texture is suitable for dry to very dry skin. The only downside is that it contains fragrance and alcohol, which may not be suitable for very sensitive skin. My opinion as a doctor: an effective skincare product, ideal for skin in need of comfort and comprehensive protection.