Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Cowshed Restore Hand Cream delivers an intense shot of moisture to hardworking hands.”
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
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilLimited evidence
“It also discourages the formation of wrinkles which is great for ageing hands”
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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 11 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~6.7–8.2%
- 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 ParfumCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.8%
- 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 butterCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractPanthenol~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 PanthenolBetaine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilThymus vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.25–0.5%
Squalane~0.35–0.6%
- 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 SqualaneXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium 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 polyacrylateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitronellol~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Pinene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Rose ketones~0.05–0.1%
- 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, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Thymus vulgaris extract, Mentha piperita oil, Squalane, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Menthol, Linalyl acetate, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Eugenol, Coumarin, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Citral, Rose ketones
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| CowshedRestore Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | YardleyEnglish Lavender Nourishing Hand Cream | VotarySuper Barrier Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $10.72 | — | $10.80 | $30.41+$19.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Dimethicone | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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