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MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 13 moreWorks
“The Kamill Hand & Nail Balm provides rich care and intense moisture for dry skin.”
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: dimethicone, persea gratissima oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl stearate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHydrogenated coco-glycerides~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPersea gratissima oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractBisabolol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololGlucose~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMyristyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLactic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~0.4–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDecylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitral~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Bisabolol, Glucose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Myristyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Lactic acid, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citral, Coumarin, Geraniol
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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.
| KamillChamomile Hand Nail BalmYOUR PRODUCT | WeledaAlmond Hand Cream | EmtrixIntense Regeneration Foot and Hand Nails | GallinéeHand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | $2.99 | $9.64+$6.65 | $19.62+$16.63 | $15.91+$12.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Urea | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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