Hubner Calendula Cream

Hubner Calendula Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Lanolin, Cera alba + 3 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Hübner Calendula Cream is a mild, specially developed cream for the face with precious almond oil, which is particularly moisturizing.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, sesamum indicum seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

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

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.5–2.2%
LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans~1.6–2.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.5–5.2%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~5.1–7.7%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.9–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.7–4%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.5–2.2%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
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.9–2.9%est.
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~5.1–7.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.5–5.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.9–2.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Lanolin~1.6–2.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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Cera alba~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.15–0.55%
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~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Lanolin, Cera alba, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—BeeswaxMineral OilMineral Oil
Irritancy High High High High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ——
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Product summary

"Hubner - Calendula Cream" has a good moisturizing formula.

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 for 19.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 18.50$ in the United States.

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Hubner Calendula Cream
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