Margaret Dabbs London Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cetyl alcoholWorks well
“The serum absorbs quickly, softening the cuticle, moisturising dry skin and leaving nails with a glowing, buffed appearance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dromiceius oil~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~4–5.9%
- 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 liquidumStearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 alcoholHydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Sodium acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseIsopropyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Dromiceius oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cetyl alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetrimonium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium acetate, Cellulose, Isopropyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Margaret Dabbs LondonNourishing Nail & Cuticle SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoMoisturising Lotion | E45Daily Hand Cream | KoseX-Barrier Repair Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $12.37 | $9.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Margaret Dabbs London - Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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