Holika Holika Among Us Moisture Hand Cream - 3 Types

Holika Holika Among Us Moisture Hand Cream - 3 Types

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Trehalose, Dimethicone + 13 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Infused with naturally-derived moisture components to moisturize hands long-hourly.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–1%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.85–1.25%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.1–0.45%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.6–5.4%
Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.6%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.4–2.1%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.2–1.9%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~2.6–4%
Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.1–0.35%
AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Citrus tangerina extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ocimum basilicum leaf extractUsed as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2.6–4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%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~0.1–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Rubus fruticosus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.1–1.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.6–5.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.6–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.4–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Butylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Key activeComedogenic 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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Dimethicone~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Trehalose~0.4–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl olivate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Vegetable oil~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.1–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Arginine~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Carbomer~0.1–0.45%
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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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Trideceth-10~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

More about Ananas sativus fruit extract
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Garcinia mangostana peel extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus tangerina extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

More about Citrus limon fruit extract
Passiflora edulis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ocimum basilicum leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties

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Litchi chinensis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Glyceryl stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Cetearyl olivate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sorbitan olivate, Vegetable oil, Allantoin, Arginine, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-10, Disodium edta, Parfum, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Geraniol, Citrus tangerina extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Citronellol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Linalool, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Limonene

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Holika Holika Among Us Moisture Hand Cream - 3 Types
Holika HolikaAmong Us Moisture Hand Cream - 3 Types

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