Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Humectant moisturizer and non-irritating dry skin lotion works as a heel balm in repairing and softening damaged, dry, and cracked heels.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum, urea
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Infused with Shea Butter, Coconut Milk and Vitamin E, this cream significantly improves the look and feel of even the driest heels and feet.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.5–8.3%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPetrolatum~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- 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 butterUrea~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaStearic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCeteareth-20~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Lactamide mea~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffin~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Dimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBht~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit juice~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis juice~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Caramel~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Urea, Stearic acid, Ceteareth-20, Lactamide mea, Paraffin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Bht, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit juice, Citrus grandis juice, Citrus limon juice, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Caramel
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| CurelFoot Therapy CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Gold BondUltimate Softening Foot Cream | SuperdrugHand Cream Intensive Moisture | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Nutruriche Foot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 55% |
| Price | $5.49 | $7.48+$1.99 | $1.97−$3.52 | $18.00+$12.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Curel - Foot Therapy Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Curel - Foot Therapy Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, cocos nucifera fruit extract, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 4.49CA$ in Canada, for 5.49$ in the United States and for 17.60£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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