Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hand Cream”
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:
fructose, glycerin.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilIsopropyl palmitate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateJojoba esters~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~1.4–1.8%
Sorbitan stearate~1.2–1.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- 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 butterStearic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.7%
Acetyl glutamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Actinidia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- 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 juiceAminomethyl propanol~0.35–0.65%
Avena sativa bran extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCitric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.35%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Fructose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Jojoba esters, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Acetyl glutamine, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aminomethyl propanol, Avena sativa bran extract, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Butylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Lecithin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Phenethyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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