Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks
“Hands are soft, supple, protected and moisturized. Clinically tested.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Mavala Anti-Spot Cream for Hands 30ml with non greasy texture, delicately fragranced, reduces and prevents pigment spots that can appear with the age.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneMorus bombycis root extractNot delivered
“Mavala Anti-Spot Cream for Hands 30ml with non greasy texture, delicately fragranced, reduces and prevents pigment spots that can appear with the age.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The extract of its scrubbing agent and almond proteins allows to remove dead cells charged in melanin, bringing suppleness and radiance to hands.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinatePalmitic acid~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractButylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 glycolMalic acid~0.55–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfatePotassium hydroxide~0.4–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLauroyl lysine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Morus bombycis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
More about Morus bombycis root extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Hydrolyzed sweet almond protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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%
Simethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconePotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 65~0.2–0.4%
Methylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCoumarin~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Palmitic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Malic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum, Lauroyl lysine, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Methylparaben, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Morus bombycis root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed sweet almond protein, Ethylparaben, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Simethicone, Potassium sorbate, Polysorbate 65, Methylcellulose, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| MavalaAnti-Spot Cream for HandsYOUR PRODUCT | AMBISkincare Fade Cream | Beekman 1802Sunshine Body Scrub 7.5% PHA Body Exfoliator | Pretty skinCocoon Scrub Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 23% |
| Price | — | $7.49 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Gluconolactone | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Mavala - Anti-Spot Cream for Hands" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 28.32A$ in Australia, for 20.00$ in the United States and from 11.30£ up to 16.62£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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- 5Physiological and Whitening Effects of Morus alba Extractskoreascience.or.kr
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