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Kneipp Hand Cream Goodbye Stress Watermint Rosemary

Name: Kneipp - Hand Cream Goodbye Stress Watermint Rosemary
Brand: Kneipp

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

13 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Hand Cream Goodbye Stress Watermint Rosemary”

From product name

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed wax.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.8–1.25%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.4%

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~4–6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.1–1.6%

Helianthus annuus seed waxKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.55%

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~2.8–4.1%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2–3.1%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.5%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.55%

ArginineUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.2%

Glycine soja oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.05–0.25%

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~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Mentha aquatica flower/leaf/stem extract + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.

Mentha aquatica flower/leaf/stem extract—High~0.4–0.95%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Camphor—High~0.3–0.75%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.4–2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.1–0.35%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

4 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

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.8–4.1%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2–3.1%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%

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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.6–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl myristate~2.8–4.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Cetearyl alcohol~2–3.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Distarch phosphate~1.6–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.4–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Panthenol~0.8–1.25%

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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Mentha piperita oil~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Mentha aquatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Camphor~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.65%

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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Coumarin~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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P-anisic acid~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.15–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%

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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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.1–0.35%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Arginine~0.05–0.2%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycine soja oil~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosedComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

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, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Isopropyl myristate, Cetearyl alcohol, Distarch phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha aquatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Camphor, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, P-anisic acid, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Arginine, Glycine soja oil, Tocopherol

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Product summary

"Kneipp - Hand Cream Goodbye Stress Watermint Rosemary" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Helianthus annuus seed wax, isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.80% - 1.25% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

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.