Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 7 moreGood evidence
“Hand Cream for Men”
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, propylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetearyl alcohol~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-20 stearate~2.8–3.5%
Cetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium cetearyl sulfate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHamamelis virginiana water~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSea salt~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltWater~0.55–0.8%
Sea water~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterParfum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTriclosan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Allantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-20 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Unknown, Sea salt, Water, Unknown, Sea water, Parfum, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Triclosan, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Allantoin, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Unknown, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AhavaHand Cream for MenYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Bailey Skin CareDry Skin Hand Repair Cream | AkileïneAkilenjur Face Hands and Feet Cream Chillblains and Cracks | NeutrogenaNorwegian Formula Hand and Nail Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $24.00 | — | $8.59−$15.41 | $3.11−$20.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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