Miller Harris Lumiere Doree Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Rich and creamy without a greasy texture, the hand lotion utilises a blend of vitamins, shea butter, argan oil and aloe vera to replenish moisture and restore suppleness in seconds.”
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.
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, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.5%
- 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 butterHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesBehenyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1.1%
- 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 juiceSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolArachidyl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Parfum, Arachidyl alcohol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Behenyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium benzoate, Panthenol, Arachidyl glucoside, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Citral
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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.
| Miller HarrisLumiere Doree Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dresdner EssenzHand Cream Sweet Berry | CODAGEHand Cream | StriVectinSD™ Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $26.67 | $26.47 | $13.21−$13.46 | $21.75−$4.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Niacinamide | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Miller Harris - Lumiere Doree Hand Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, arachidyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 20.00£ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
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