PRODUCT REVIEW
Crème de la Mer The Hand Treatment
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Fighting against dryness, dehydration and uneven tone, the hand cream wraps the skin in a replenishing blanket of moisture.
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
triethylhexanoin
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
caffeine
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fighting against dryness, dehydration and uneven tone, the hand cream wraps the skin in a replenishing blanket of moisture.
morus nigra root extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
niacin
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
algae extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
algae extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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All ingredients
limnanthes alba seed oil
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Ingredient list view
Water, Water, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Tourmaline, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Caprylyl glycol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Pantethine, Cholesterol, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Algae extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Glyceryl triacetyl ricinoleate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Hexylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Bisabolol, Linoleic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Morus nigra root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Tocopheryl nicotinate, Crithmum maritimum extract, Butylene glycol, Magnesium sulfate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Amyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
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- Importance of the form of topical vitamin E for prevention of photocarcinogenesis
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- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
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- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
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