Works for
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks
“Hand Cream Cherie Cherry”
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, mannitol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Eugenol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~4.8–7.2%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~1.9–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium polyacrylate starch~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchCeteth-20~0.95–1.45%
Mannitol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSteareth-20~0.5–1.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Sucrose~0.35–0.75%
- 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 SucroseMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.35–0.85%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEugenol~0.15–0.55%
Zea mays starch~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCoumarin~0.1–0.4%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolCi 73360~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Ceteth-20, Mannitol, Steareth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Eugenol, Zea mays starch, Coumarin, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Ci 73360
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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 Cream Cherie CherryYOUR PRODUCT | Burt's BeesMoisturising Hand Cream for Very Dry and Sensitive Skin | ClarinsSuper Restorative Hand Cream | Little Barn ApothecaryLothanique Milk Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $8.37 | $49.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adansonia Digitata Oil | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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