Follain HAND CREAM: Smooth + Soften

Name: Follain - HAND CREAM: Smooth + Soften
Brand: Follain

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3

Key actives

Linolenic acid0.35% - 0.8%Butyrospermum parkii butter2.8% - 4.2%Linoleic acid0.1% - 0.45%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Follain - HAND CREAM: Smooth + Soften" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin 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). Linolenic acid, butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and ethylhexyl palmitate 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

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.20% - 1.90%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

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

Irritation risk

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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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

HAND CREAM.

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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, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5

Butyrospermum parkii butter2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration: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

Glycerin4.1% - 6.2%

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

Linolenic acid0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

Palmitoyl tripeptide-51.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Squalane0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Ethylhexyl palmitate2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Olea europaea fruit oil0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Cetearyl alcohol1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Glyceryl stearate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Rosa damascena flower oil1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Linoleic acid0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.15%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Inspired by our award-winning Moisturizer and Ultra Hydrating Mask, this decadently nourishing, non-greasy formula features high-performance, age-defying ingredients that tackle dryness, dark spots, and signs of aging.

Source: Credo Beauty

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-51.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Butyrospermum parkii butter2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration: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 oil0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.15%

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Vitamin C helps reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Source: Credo Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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Follain HAND CREAM: Smooth + Soften

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