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“Brand from South Korea NARD. Size 280ml Benefits This moisturizing hand cream comes with 4 types to deliver moisture to the skin and promote smooth skin texture.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineA 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 butterUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA 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 acetateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Laureth-7, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
| NARDHand Cream Jumbo - 4 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | KoseX-Barrier Repair Hand Cream | UNICATFortune Cat Hand Cream Vanilla | GaldermaCetaphil Pro Dryness Control Night Restorative Hands Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $30.50 | $21.20−$9.30 | $8.40−$22.10 | $10.07−$20.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Phytosphingosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "NARD - Hand Cream Jumbo - 4 Types" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride and butyrospermum parkii butterThis moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 30.50$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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