PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
SVR - Topialyse Anti-Chafe & Barrier Cream for hardworking hands + friction points where skin is sensitised —
Price: $8
Find out more
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
phytosterols
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
vitis vinifera seed oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
Show more
Anti-oxidation
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
bisabolol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Show more
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
ascorbyl palmitate
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
UK Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
Caudalie - Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream | A'kin - Calming Hand Cream for Sensitive Skin | SVR - Topialyse Anti-Chafe & Barrier Cream for hardworking hands + friction points where skin is sensitised — | Dresdner Essenz - Rich Hand Cream Sweet Winter Magic | Soap and Glory - Call of Fruity Hand Food | Farm Stay - Tropical Fruit Hand Cream Moist Full Shea Butter | Vita Citral - Moisturizing Hand cream for Dry Hands + 33% Free | Philosophy - Hands Of Hope Hand and Cuticle Cream | evolutionofsmooth - Vanilla Cashmere Hand Cream | StriVectin - SD™ Hand Cream | Dr. Barbara Sturm - Super Anti-Aging Hand Cream | |
Price | |||||||||||
WIMJ similarity score |
37%
|
37%
|
35%
|
35%
|
34%
|
34%
|
34%
|
33%
|
33%
|
33%
| |
Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common: Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| |
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
bisabolol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
limonene
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
Show more
All ingredients
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
cetearyl alcohol
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Parfum, Bisabolol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phytosterols, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Olea europaea fruit oil, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sorbitan oleate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Potent antioxidative activity of Vineatrol30 grapevine-shoot extract
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- The skin-depigmenting potential of Paeonia lactiflora root extract and paeoniflorin: in vitro evaluation using reconstructed pigmented human epidermis