Makari Clarifying Cream Hand, Foot & Elbow
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Deliver breakthrough formulation for continuous hydration that will tone and treat discoloration on your hands, feet, and elbows.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, hydrogenated polyisobutene.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Evens skin toneLactic acidWeak evidence
“Deliver breakthrough formulation for continuous hydration that will tone and treat discoloration on your hands, feet, and elbows.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolyacrylamide~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCitrus unshiu peel extract~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCitrus grandis fruit extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Morus alba root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumParfum~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.65–1%
Carbomer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPropylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolC13-14 isoparaffin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinStearyl heptanoate~0.5–0.8%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLaureth-7~0.45–0.7%
Lactic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidEdta~0.35–0.6%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsobutylparaben~0.25–0.45%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Benzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Morus alba root extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Stearyl heptanoate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Lactic acid, Edta, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Butylene glycol, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzoic acid, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| MakariClarifying Cream Hand, Foot & ElbowYOUR PRODUCT | CCSFoot Cream | DermagorAtopicalm Nourishing Body Cream | TONYMOLYMBTI Hand Cream - 8 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | $21.00 | $8.99−$12.01 | $16.15−$4.85 | $5.60−$15.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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