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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Continuous moisturizing power, not sticky even in summer.”
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, 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: cera alba, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 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%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 stearate~2.8–3.4%
Cetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCera alba~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaParfum~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl stearate se~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSorbitan stearate~0.6–0.85%
Dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTriethanolamine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Bht~0.3–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.6%
- 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 butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractBorago officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina maxima extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Panax ginseng root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Peg-40 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cera alba, Parfum, Glyceryl stearate se, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bht, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hyaluronic acid, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Borago officinalis extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Unknown
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| DifeelNatural Hand Cream Egyptian MuskYOUR PRODUCT | FernandaRich Hand Cream Momo | E45Daily Hand Cream | MediFlowerBonita Garden Hand Cream - 6 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $5.63 | $17.40+$11.77 | $9.99+$4.36 | $6.63+$1.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Collagen | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Difeel - Natural Hand Cream Egyptian Musk" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Difeel - Natural Hand Cream Egyptian Musk ticks this box. Glutamic acid, glycerin and hyaluronic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butterIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.80$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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