Medipharma Cosmetics Olivenol Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCera microcristallina, Glycerin + 9 moreGood evidence
“Olivenol Hand Cream”
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, caprylyl 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: cera alba, cera microcristallina.
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“For Soft, Youthful Hands This olive oil-based moisturizing hand cream will nourish your hands and leave them soft, smooth and younger looking.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 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~40–60%
Olea europaea fruit oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilDiethylhexyl carbonate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonatePolyglyceryl-3 distearate~2.5–3.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholPetrolatum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~1.3–1.9%
Propylene glycol~1–1.5%
- 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 glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCera alba~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaCera microcristallina~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPhenylpropanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cera alba, Cera microcristallina, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Phenylpropanol, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Eugenol, Geraniol
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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.
| Medipharma CosmeticsOlivenol Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Whitening Fresh Peach Hand Cream | Kose CosmeportCoenRich Q10+ Extra Guard Medicated Moist Shield Hand Cream 80g | GlysomedFragrance Free Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $7.50 | $10.50+$3.00 | $12.29+$4.79 | $8.17+$0.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Methicone | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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