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L:A BRUKET Hand Cream - Lemongrass
L:A BRUKET

L:A BRUKET Hand Cream - Lemongrass

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Allantoin, Betaine + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Hand Cream , Lemongrass”
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: allantoin, betaine.

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: cocos nucifera oil, cetyl alcohol.

AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~23–34%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.5–5.2%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~1.6–2.4%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.4–2.1%
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~0.95–1.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.15–0.6%
Anti-aging
Butyrospermum parkii butter
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What the product description says
“Enveloping hands with its fresh, woody citrus scent of Lemongrass, the hand cream utilizes Shea Butter, Coconut oil and Meadowfoam oil to deeply hydrate and protect skin from external stressors and counteract signs of aging.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.15–0.6%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Allantoin
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.85%
AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~23–34%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citral, Geraniol + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.35–0.85%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.4–2.1%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 radicals3/5~0.15–0.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Allantoin~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Water~12–19%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Betaine~3.5–5.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cetearyl olivate~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
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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Cetyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Citral~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.4–2.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Geraniol~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.95–1.45%
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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Limonene~0.55–1.3%
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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Linalool~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Sclerotium gum~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbitan olivate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan palmitate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Stearyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.6%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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
Ingredient list view

Allantoin, Water, Benzyl alcohol, Betaine, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Citral, Cocos nucifera oil, Geraniol, Glycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Salicylic acid, Sclerotium gum, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan palmitate, Stearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  2. 2
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  6. 6
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
L:A BRUKET Hand Cream - Lemongrass
L:A BRUKETHand Cream - Lemongrass
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