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Irritancy15 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Tilia cordata oil + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~1.5–1.8%
Coco-caprylate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateBittern~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Himanthalia elongata extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilTilia cordata oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.7%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilAquamarine powder~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelChondrus crispus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractNerol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.05–0.1%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Coco-caprylate, Bittern, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Tilia cordata oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Aquamarine powder, Mel, Chondrus crispus extract, Nerol, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Unknown, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Living Sea TherapyHand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BootsExtracts Vanilla Hand Cream | Little Barn ApothecaryLothanique Milk Hand Cream | MistralPapiers Fantaisie Grapefruit Hand Cream | |
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| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $5.35 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Beeswax | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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