Glasshouse Fragrances Lost in Amalfi Hand Cream

Glasshouse Fragrances Lost in Amalfi Hand Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~4.9–7.4%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.5–2.2%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–7.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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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Cetyl alcohol~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Glycerin~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Isopropyl myristate~1.5–2.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Methyl glucose sesquistearate~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Carbomer~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caramel~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citral~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Glasshouse Fragrances - Lost in Amalfi Hand Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glutamic acid, histidine and propylene glycol 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). Cetyl alcohol 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 1.40% - 1.70%. 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: camellia oleifera seed oil and camellia oleifera seed oil

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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Sources cited in this review

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