Aveda BCA Hand Relief Moisturising Crème with Cherry Almond Aroma
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“BCA Hand Relief Moisturising Crème with Cherry Almond Aroma”
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, butylene 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Packed with vitamins A and E along with exfoliating fruit acids, the formula helps to smooth and brighten the skin to promote a more youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Packed with vitamins A and E along with exfoliating fruit acids, the formula helps to smooth and brighten the skin to promote a more youthful appearance.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.1–7.5%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDimethicone~2.1–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 stearatePolyglyceryl-6 dioleate~1.4–1.8%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateLactic acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPeg-100 stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPrunus serrulata flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carapa guianensis seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateMethyl glucose dioleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Farnesol~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.15–0.3%
Amyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMagnesium sulfate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 dioleate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Lactic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Methyl glucose dioleate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Amyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| AvedaBCA Hand Relief Moisturising Crème with Cherry Almond AromaYOUR PRODUCT | KamillHand & Nail Cream - 4 Types | GallinéeHand Cream | PRIORI SkincarePRIORI LCA - Hand and Body Replenisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 53% |
| Price | $31.73 | $10.50−$21.23 | $11.90−$19.83 | $43.96+$12.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Arginine | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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