PRODUCT REVIEW

ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Lotion

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

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Product summary

"ESPA - Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ESPA - Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Lotion 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). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and c12-16 alcohols in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.15%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and lecithin

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.

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The product retails from 20.00$ up to 42.00$ in the United States, from 10.00£ up to 22.07£ in the United Kingdom, for 36.60CA$ in Canada and for 40.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A beautifully light conditioning lotion to nourish and hydrate the skin, Shea Butter helps protect and soften hands, nails and cuticles while a luxurious blend of pure essential oils including Jasmine Bergamot leave skin delicately fragranced.

Source: Espa

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: 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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fight the signs of aging, which often show up on your hands before hitting any other part of the body, with this nourishing mixture.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

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.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

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Potential irritants

limonene 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

cetearyl alcohol 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

isopropyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Silica, Limonene, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 alcohols, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Sucrose cocoate, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Sclerotium gum, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Abies sibirica oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Phytic acid, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citral, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract

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Key ingredients	panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +27 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: lactic acid arginine +12 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: allantoin bisabolol +4 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: theobroma cacao seed butter	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +2 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: dimethicone theobroma cacao seed butter +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +17 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +6 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil centella asiatica extract +12 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide carthamus tinctorius seed oil +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +12 more	cinnamal Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +23 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +16 more	limonene Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +30 more	spilanthes acmella flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more

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ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Lotion

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