Based on the ingredients included, "CeraVe - Therapeutic Hand Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) 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). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.50% - 3.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide eop 0.50% - 0.80%, ceramide ap 0.55% - 0.85% and ceramide np 0.65% - 1.00%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

Our users describe the finish of this product as matt and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - no smell.

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A hydrating, fragrance-free hand cream can be a soothing and effective hand care option, even for those with sensitive skin.

Source: Ulta

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: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, phytosphingosine

Dimethicone1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide np0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Niacinamide2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Ceramide eop0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Cholesterol0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Ceramide ap0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Cyclopentasiloxane7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Hexyl laurate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Cyclohexasiloxane3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Key Actives

Niacinamide2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

Ceramide np0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Ceramide ap0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Ceramide eop0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Cyclopentasiloxane7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Dimethicone1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Cholesterol0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Potential irritants

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate1.8% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Hexyl laurate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium lauroyl lactylate0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Cyclopentasiloxane7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Cyclohexasiloxane3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Niacinamide2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Sodium chloride2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate1.8% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Hexyl laurate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Dimethicone1%

Irritation risk:

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

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ceramide np0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide ap0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide eop0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Carbomer0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Methylparaben0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium lauroyl lactylate0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Cholesterol0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Propylparaben0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Xanthan gum0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase stability of product formulations

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cholesterol, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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