MALIN + GOETZ Vitamin b5 Hand Treatment Bergamot
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Dimethicone + 12 moreStrong evidence
“An intensely replenishing cream to repair and protect from the elements, MALIN + GOETZ’s Vitamin B5 Hand Treatment soothes any stresses, eliminates dryness and helps to maintain moisture levels.”
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, sodium pca.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tricaprylin~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinButylene glycol~4.8–5.9%
- 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 glycolBehenyl behenate~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePanthenol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~1.3–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cetyl phosphate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.1%
- 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 butterCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.65–1%
- 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 oilHydrogenated palm glyceride~0.7–1.05%
Palmitic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolStearic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.45–0.65%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.65%
Sodium phytate~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Sodium pca~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAvena sativa bran extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 nobilis peel oilCitrus tangerina peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitral~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Tricaprylin, Butylene glycol, Behenyl behenate, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydrogenated palm glyceride, Palmitic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Stearic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sodium phytate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa bran extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| MALIN + GOETZVitamin b5 Hand Treatment BergamotYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | Holika HolikaPeach Date Perfumed Hand Cream | Dr. Jart+Ceramidin Moisturizing Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $13.22 | $29.00+$15.78 | $6.67−$6.55 | $24.55+$11.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "MALIN + GOETZ - Vitamin b5 Hand Treatment Bergamot" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MALIN + GOETZ - Vitamin b5 Hand Treatment Bergamot ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, sodium pca, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, tricaprylin and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.40% - 1.70%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 17.55CA$ in Canada, for 14.00$ in the United States and for 12.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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