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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This emulsion is for use just after washing your hands, and it contains moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, Vaseline and glycerin.”
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, diglycerin.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinPetrolatum~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumDiglycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPropanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~1.7–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconePpg-69~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPeg-32~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneSorbitan distearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl behenate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeParaffin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPeg-12 dimethicone~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilStearyl acrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
Arginine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineTaurine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineButyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Ppg-69, Sorbitol, Peg-32, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Sorbitan distearate, Glyceryl behenate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Paraffin, Peg-12 dimethicone, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Stearyl acrylate, Acrylates crosspolymer, Arginine, Taurine, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
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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.
| KaoBiore The Hand EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | VaselineClinical Care Eczema Calming Hand And Body Lotion Tube | Up&UpUnscented Daily Moisturizing Hand Lotion | AveenoSkin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream With Oat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $9.20 | $5.89−$3.31 | $6.49−$2.71 | $8.29−$0.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Kao - Biore The Hand Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kao - Biore The Hand Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (arginine, diglycerin, glycerin, peg-32 and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, arginine, dimethicone, hydrogenated polyisobutene and paraffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butterIrritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
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