Molton Brown Orange and Bergamot Replenishing Hand Cream
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MoisturizingCrambe abyssinica seed oil, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks
“Molton Brown’s Orange and Bergamot Replenishing Hand Cream leaves hands feeling luxuriously moisturised and delicately perfumed.”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 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~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTuber magnatum extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amodimethicone~0.4–0.65%
Glycine soja oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Isohexadecane~0.5–0.7%
- 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 IsohexadecaneCetyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateCopernicia cerifera cera~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitan olivate~0.25–0.5%
Palmitic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetearyl olivate~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHydrogenated 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 oilSorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateC12-14 sec-pareth-5~0.25–0.45%
C12-14 sec-pareth-7~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEugenol~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Tocopherol~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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~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, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tuber magnatum extract, Amodimethicone, Glycine soja oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Cetyl palmitate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Stearic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan palmitate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sorbitan oleate, C12-14 sec-pareth-5, C12-14 sec-pareth-7, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Amyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Molton BrownOrange and Bergamot Replenishing Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CODAGEHand Cream | L:A BRUKETHand Cream - Wild Rose | FacetheoryChirosmooth Hand Cream H1 with Korean Rice Ferment Peptides, Rice Bran Oil and 5% Vegan Urea Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | — | $9.24 | $14.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Betaine | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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