Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 15 moreWorks well
“EltaMD Skin Restore Hand Cream is clinically proven to moisturize dry, flaky skin up to 12 hours while enhancing skin luminosity against urban pollution.”
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Plant-derived sclareolide helps reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: SclareolideMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 triglycerideGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~2.5–3.1%
- 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl isononanoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoatePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateHydrogenated palm glycerides~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Silica~1.3–1.6%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersSodium polyacrylate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydroxyacetophenone~0.55–0.8%
Sclareolide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumJojoba esters~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDisodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 acetateCeteareth-25~0.45–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBehenic acid~0.4–0.6%
Ceramide np~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide ns~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide nsEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Ceramide ap~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide eopCeramide eos~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide eosCaprooyl phytosphingosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. 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
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineCaprooyl sphingosine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. 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
More about Caprooyl sphingosineAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sclareolide, Xanthan gum, Jojoba esters, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceteareth-25, Phenoxyethanol, Behenic acid, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Ceramide ns, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide eos, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Caprooyl sphingosine, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol
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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.
| EltaMDSkin Restore Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Gold BondCracked Skin Fill & Protect Cream | RevolutionCeramides Moisture Cream | REVOLUTION SKINCARECeramides Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $36.00 | — | $11.89−$24.11 | $11.89−$24.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 11 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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