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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Isopropyl myristate + 11 moreWorks well
“Hand Cream”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
“Powered by vegetable-based Glycerin and Aqua Cacteen, an ingredient derived from the Prickly Pear Plant, the cream deeply moisturises hands, whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMay help
“Powered by vegetable-based Glycerin and Aqua Cacteen, an ingredient derived from the Prickly Pear Plant, the cream deeply moisturises hands, whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Retinyl palmitate + 1 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%
Isopropyl myristate~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateStearic acid~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParaffinum liquidum~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumParaffin~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinDimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateTrimethylolpropane triisostearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 stearate~1.4–1.7%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilLaurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calluna vulgaris extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.7–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSorbitan tristearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateCetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 alcoholCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Tetrasodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Sodium pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Paraffinum liquidum, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Peg-40 stearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Calluna vulgaris extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Sorbitan tristearate, Cetyl alcohol, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| AnthonyHand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FernandaRich Hand Cream Momo | Tina’s DresserMoisturizing Hand Cream - 4 Types | NiveaEssential Enriched Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $20.00 | $17.40−$2.60 | — | $5.79−$14.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Niacinamide | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Anthony - Hand Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, isopropyl myristate, butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.50% - 0.80%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Anthony" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States and for 16.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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