Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A luxurious addition to your hand care ritual – massage into skin to keep hands hydrated.”
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, copernicia cerifera wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 6 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~45–55%
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilIsononyl isononanoate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3%
- 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 butterPropylheptyl caprylate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilRicinus communis seed oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- 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 alcoholSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitan olivate~0.45–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetearyl olivate~0.35–0.65%
Sorbitan caprylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylatePolysorbate 80~0.3–0.55%
Cetyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitatePropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilAmodimethicone~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateC12-14 sec-pareth-7~0.25–0.45%
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
C12-14 sec-pareth-5~0.25–0.45%
Acetic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTuber magnatum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.2–0.35%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylheptyl caprylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Isohexadecane, Stearic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan caprylate, Polysorbate 80, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Amodimethicone, Sorbitan oleate, C12-14 sec-pareth-7, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 sec-pareth-5, Acetic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Tuber magnatum extract, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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