Beekman 1802

Beekman 1802 Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Hand Renewal Cream

Name: Beekman 1802 - Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Hand Renewal Cream
Brand: Beekman 1802

Efficacy31/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 18 more

Works

What the product description says

“Its fast-absorbing, silky formula delivers deep hydration to restore fuller-looking, youthful hands without a greasy feel.”

Source: Beekman

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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.3–5.2%

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~2.4–3%

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~1.5–1.9%

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~1.2–1.5%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.75–1.15%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.3–0.6%

Hydrolyzed collagenKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%

Helianthus annuus extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Milk proteinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%

LactoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%

Polyglutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.1–0.25%

Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76Key activeEffect: HighA fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization~0.1–0.15%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~5.3–6.5%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.8–3.5%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.25–0.45%

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%

NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.3–0.55%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.25–0.45%

Bifida ferment lysateUnder-dosedConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.35%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 + 3 more

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What the product description says

“Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Hand Renewal Cream restores smoother, plumper, more youthful-looking hands.”

Source: Beekman

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~4.3–5.2%

Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76Effect: LowA fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization~0.1–0.15%

Exfoliation

Lactic acid ~0.25–0.45%, below the ~2% it needs

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“Gently resurfaces to refine texture and reduce the look of age spots”

Source: Beekman

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.

Evens skin tone

Niacinamide ~0.3–0.55%, below the ~1% it needs + 1 more

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“Improves skin tone evenness and brightness”

Source: Beekman

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Bifida ferment lysateEffect: Low, below effective doseConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.3–6.5%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~1.5–1.9%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulationsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.25–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~5.3–6.5%est.

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 radicals3/5~4.3–5.2%est.

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~5.3–6.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

More about Isopropyl palmitate

Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.3–5.2%

Key activeComedogenic 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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter

Glyceryl stearate citrate~2.8–3.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.4–3%

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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Propanediol~1.9–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.7–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.9%

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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Isopropyl myristate~1.2–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.95–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Dimethicone~0.75–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Caprae lac~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Coffea arabica seed extract~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Carbomer~0.3–0.6%

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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Niacinamide~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

More about Niacinamide

Squalane~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

More about Squalane

Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrolyzed collagen

Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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 acid

Oryza sativa bran extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

More about Oryza sativa bran extract

Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol

Helianthus annuus extract~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium carbonate~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Bifida ferment lysate~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

More about Bifida ferment lysate

Lactose~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Lactose

Milk protein~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Milk protein

Citric acid~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Polyglutamic acid~0.1–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

More about Polyglutamic acid

Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76~0.1–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization

More about Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl myristate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dimethicone, Caprae lac, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coffea arabica seed extract, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Squalane, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed collagen, Lactic acid, Oryza sativa bran extract, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus extract, Sodium carbonate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactose, Milk protein, Citric acid, Polyglutamic acid, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76

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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.

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Beekman 1802Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Hand Renewal Cream

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