Lifebuoy Moisturising Hand Cream Antibac

Lifebuoy Moisturising Hand Cream Antibac

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate +Β 1Β more
Works
What the product description says
β€œMoisturising Hand Cream Antibac”
From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they β€œpull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey activeΒ· 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~3.9–5.8%
Dicaprylyl carbonateΒ· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~2.5–3.8%
Caprylyl glycolΒ· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~1.6–2.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 2 more β€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzethonium chlorideβ€”High~0.05–0.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4–5.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
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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Tapioca starch~4–5.9%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyquaternium-37~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~1.6–2.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Lauryl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzethonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.45–1.05%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant Β· 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~0.05–0.25%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Benzethonium chloride, Parfum, Citric acid, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891

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