Merci Handy Hand Cleansing Gel Glitter Fever

Merci Handy Hand Cleansing Gel Glitter Fever

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Hand Cleansing Gel Glitter Fever”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.8–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~23–35%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Amyl cinnamal—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~5.3–7.9%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~5.3–7.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Parfum~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Aminomethyl propanol~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

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Mannitol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline cellulose~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Sucrose~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Zea mays starch~0.55–1.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Denatonium benzoate~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Maltodextrin~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Amyl cinnamal
Amylcinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 14700~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Mannitol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sucrose, Zea mays starch, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Denatonium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Amylcinnamyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Ci 77491, Ci 14700, Ci 19140

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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