Merci Handy Hand Cleansing Gel Unicorn Edition
Works for
CleansingHydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCan be harsh
“Hand Cleansing Gel Unicorn Edition”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 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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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Water~12–18%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolParfum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2.3%
- 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 crosspolymerAminomethyl propanol~1.3–1.9%
Mannitol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.2–1.7%
Sucrose~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SucroseZea mays starch~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDenatonium benzoate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.15–0.7%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 73360~0.1–0.35%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 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, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891, Ci 73360, Ci 17200
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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.
| Merci HandyHand Cleansing Gel Unicorn EditionYOUR PRODUCT | LEAF & BOTANICSGrapefruit Hand Soap | Babo Botanicals3-in-1 Sensitive Baby Face, Hands & Body Wipes - Oatmilk & Calendula | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | — | $9.90 | — | $34.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Oatmeal Extract | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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