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Kiehl's Richly Hydrating Hand Cream Grapefruit
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Kiehl's Richly Hydrating Hand Cream Grapefruit

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
13 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Uplifting the senses with fresh, energising notes of juicy grapefruit, Khiel’s Richly Hydrating Hand Cream instantly transforms dry, chapped hands with powerhouse moisturisers shea butter and vitamin E.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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, caprylyl glycol.

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, squalane.

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2.6–3.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~2.2–2.7%
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~5.7–7%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.1–1.4%
Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~4.8–5.8%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.8–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.5–4.3%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.8%
Myristyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating~0.35–0.6%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.55–0.85%
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~0.45–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 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~0.75–1.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl cinnamateFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Amyl cinnamal—High~0.1–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~4.8–5.8%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~2.6–3.2%est.
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 radicals3/5~2.2–2.7%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.7–7%
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.8–5.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~3.5–4.3%
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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Theobroma cacao seed butter~2.6–3.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–2.7%
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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Cetyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Copernicia cerifera cera~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Squalane~1.1–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Parfum~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.55–0.85%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Limonene~0.4–0.6%
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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Sodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Stearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Myristyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Benzyl cinnamate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Amyl cinnamal
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Squalane, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Limonene, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl cinnamate, Amyl cinnamal, Citral

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  5. 5
    Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
Kiehl's Richly Hydrating Hand Cream Grapefruit
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