Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Vitamina Hand Cream”
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:
hydrolyzed collagen, soluble collagen.
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: dimethicone, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Expect softened, soothed and youthful results.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Helping to replenish intense hydration in order to calm any irritation or discomfort, the cream also works to condition the nails and minimize the appearance of age spots for brighter and younger-looking hands.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.6–8%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~3.9–4.7%
- 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 stearateStearic acid~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHexyldecyl stearate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearatePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl myristate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateParaffinum liquidum~1.4–1.8%
- 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 liquidumCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholTriethanolamine~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- 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 acetateSorbitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSoluble collagen~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenDimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- 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 DimethiconeHydrolyzed collagen~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenDextrin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCetyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.1–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Hexyldecyl stearate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Isopropyl myristate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitol, Soluble collagen, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed collagen, Dextrin, Cetyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Citric acid, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
| GatineauVitamina Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Brightening Tone Up Hand Cream | Etude HouseHand Bouquet Rich Collagen Hand Cream | ShiseidoAdvanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $19.00 | $11.40−$7.60 | $5.80−$13.20 | $30.00+$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Adenosine | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Gatineau - Vitamina Hand Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (hydrolyzed collagen, soluble collagen, butylene glycol, dextrin and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, hydrolyzed collagen, isopropyl myristate, dimethicone and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 41.00$ up to 103.94$ in the United States, from 41.00£ up to 62.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 52.20CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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