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Moroccanoil Rinse-Free Hand Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
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Moroccanoil Rinse-Free Hand Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
C12-13 pareth-9, Hydroxypropyl guar + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Rinse-Free Hand Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-13 pareth-9, hydroxypropyl guar, palmitic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

C12-13 pareth-9Effect: High~2–3%
Hydroxypropyl guarEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions~1.1–1.6%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~23–35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl guarUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsionsMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1–1.5%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
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
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.9–5.8%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~2.8–4.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~13–19%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~5.5–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isopropyl myristate~3.9–5.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Isopropyl palmitate~2.8–4.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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C12-13 pareth-9~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxypropyl guar~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lactic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Palmitic acid~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, C12-13 pareth-9, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Hydroxypropyl guar, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Benzoic acid, Lactic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 71 of 71 of 7
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Irritancy Medium Low Medium Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acidjournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
Moroccanoil Rinse-Free Hand Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
MoroccanoilRinse-Free Hand Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
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