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innisfree Hand Cream
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innisfree Hand Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
11 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“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, glucose.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey activeEffect: HighA 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~1.9–2.3%
PanthenolHeroEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.5%
GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–4.1%
UndecaneKey activeEffect: MediumHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~2.6–3.2%
Elaeis guineensis oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%
GlucoseKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.1–0.2%
Hydrogenated polydeceneEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.7–1.05%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.3%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.55–0.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.2%

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Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus junos seed extract
Medium risk
We flagged 9 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~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus junos seed extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.
UndecaneHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skinMedium~2.6–3.2%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
TridecaneHelps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skinMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulationsMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%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
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 radicals3/5~1.9–2.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~7.9–9.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Daucus carota sativa root water~5–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycerin~3.3–4.1%
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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Undecane~2.6–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 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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C14-22 alcohols~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Tridecane~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.3%
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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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.7–1.05%
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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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Elaeis guineensis oil~0.45–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Panthenol~0.2–0.35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus junos seed extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Glucose~0.1–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Daucus carota sativa root water, Glycerin, Undecane, 1,2-hexanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C14-22 alcohols, Tridecane, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated polydecene, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Elaeis guineensis oil, Parfum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus junos seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Glucose, Tocopherol

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 44 of 44 of 4
Key difference—Copper GluconateLinoleic AcidPhytosphingosine
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industrydigitool.library.mcgill.ca
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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