Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Replenish precious moisture with a blend of chamomile and calendula and pure essential oils of lavender, grapefruit and cinnamon.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 16 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–7.2%
- 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 triglycerideC15-19 alkane~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneCetearyl alcohol~3.2–3.9%
- 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 alcoholVitis vinifera seed oil~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlycerin~2.2–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.3%
- 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 butterPropanediol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilParfum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideBetaine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetyl 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 alcoholTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 SqualaneCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalyl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Terpineol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula oil/extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalTerpinolene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Geranyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cedrene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lemongrass oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCamphor~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Rose ketones~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C15-19 alkane, Cetearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Parfum, Cetearyl glucoside, Betaine, Cetyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Squalane, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Hexamethylindanopyran, Citrus limon peel oil, Terpineol, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Pinene, Lavandula oil/extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Terpinolene, Citral, Geranyl acetate, Acetyl cedrene, Lemongrass oil, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Camphor, Geraniol, Rose ketones, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Coumarin, Beta-caryophyllene
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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.
| CowshedRefresh Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | OillanDerm+, hand cream concentrate | YardleyEnglish Lavender Nourishing Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $10.65 | $29.00+$18.35 | — | $16.99+$6.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Urea | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Cowshed - Refresh Hand Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Cowshed - Refresh Hand Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and stearic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 20.00$ up to 30.00$ in the United States, from 8.00£ up to 20.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 37.50CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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