Acqua di Parma Colonia Hand Ritual

Acqua di Parma Colonia Hand Ritual

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Discover a fresh hand wash that cleanses with moisture-preserving panthenol and refreshing and protective aloe extract.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c13-14 isoparaffin.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.4–5.4%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–2.9%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.8–5.8%
C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~1–1.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.25–0.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.25–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.45–0.7%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.3–0.5%
PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 11 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 34 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.9–3.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Amyl cinnamal—High~0.2–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.4–5.4%est.
PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl stearate~4.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–5.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Parfum~2.9–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polysorbate 20~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Polyacrylamide~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 80~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–0.7%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Laureth-7~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citral~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Bht~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.3–0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Water~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Peg-150 distearate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Polyquaternium-10~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Bht~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citral~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Sodium acetate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Sodium acetate
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Isopropyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Laureth-7, Citral, Bht, Eugenol, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Panthenol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Amyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Decyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium chloride, Peg-150 distearate, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Bht, Citral, Eugenol, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium acetate, Potassium sorbate, Isopropyl alcohol, Ci 19140

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Product summary

"Acqua di Parma - Colonia Hand Ritual" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Hand Ritual
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