L'Occitane Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This cream gel enriched with organic verbena extract from Provence moisturises and refreshes, leaving a powdery finish on 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, glyceryl polymethacrylate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, olus oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Thymus vulgaris oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.5–9.8%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTapioca starch~2.1–3.2%
Olus oil~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilLippia citriodora leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.9–1.4%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 benzoateLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Alcohol, Tapioca starch, Olus oil, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris oil, Mentha piperita oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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