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Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

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Clarins

Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

cleanser · 125 ml · Skincare

Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 31-ingredient list, with glycerin and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, sulfates (Tipalaureth Sulfate), silicones (Dimethicone) and mineral oil & petrolatum (Cera Microcristallina/ Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£22.4020% off the list priceat Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

31 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
  4. 4Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  5. 5Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  6. 6Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  7. 7DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  8. 8Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
  9. 9Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
  10. 10Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  11. 11Glyceryl BehenateGlyceryl Behenate is a waxy ester of glycerin and behenic acid that mainly thickens…
  12. 12PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
  13. 13Tipalaureth SulfateSulfates
  14. 14Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
  15. 15Cera Microcristallina/ Microcrystalline Wax/Cire MicrocristallineCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  16. 16Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  17. 17CI 77891/ Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
  18. 18Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  19. 19Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  20. 20Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  21. 21MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  22. 22Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
  23. 23Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
  24. 24Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
  25. 25AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
  26. 26Gentiana Lutea Extract
  27. 27Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  28. 28Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  29. 29Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  30. 30CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  31. 31CI 15985/Yellow 6. Domaine Clarins

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3666057216503, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#16)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsTipalaureth Sulfate (#13)
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#7)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsCera Microcristallina/ Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline (#15)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 16 of 31).

Does Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Tipalaureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Clarins Hydrating Foaming Cleanser pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Aloe vera.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.