Works for
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“In this intensive cream, shea butter, chamomile, neroli and bergamot pure essential oils combine with our Living Sea Complex® to soothe the driest of hands.”
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:
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- 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 triglyceridePumice~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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~1.2–1.5%
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.65–1%
- 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 oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.55–0.8%
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.4–0.65%
- 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 oilNerol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bittern~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Himanthalia elongata extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chondrus crispus extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractCoco-caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Citric 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 acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
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~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pumice, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Unknown, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Nerol, Bittern, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Coco-caprylate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, 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 PolishYOUR PRODUCT | BootsExtracts Vanilla Hand Cream | AureliaRepair Brighten Hand Cream | Elizabeth GrantTorricelumn™ Absolute Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $5.35 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Lanolin | Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Living Sea Therapy - Hand Polish" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.36A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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