Molton Brown

Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod Hand Lotion

Name: Molton Brown - Pink Pepperpod Hand Lotion
Brand: Molton Brown

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Glycine soja oil + 7 more

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What the product description says

“Ultra-lightweight and non-greasy (yet deeply replenishing), slather your hands after cleansing to seal moisture in and envelop your senses with delicate, soul-soothing fragrance.”

Source: Cultbeauty

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, glycine soja oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~1.2–1.9%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.7–5.5%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%

Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.1–1.7%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.45–1.05%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.55–1.35%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~1.2–1.9%est.

Sorbitan caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~3.7–5.5%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~1.2–1.9%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.3–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Propylheptyl caprylate~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glycine soja oil~1.2–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Isohexadecane~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.3%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Stearic acid~0.55–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Palmitic acid~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Sorbitan caprylate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 80~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan oleate~0.3–0.75%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Limonene~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Propanediol~0.1–0.4%

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Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Isohexadecane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Sorbitan caprylate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Linalool, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid