NUXE Nuxuriance Anti-Dark Spot and Anti-Aging Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingDimethiconol, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 13 moreGood evidence
“The Anti-Dark Spot and Anti-Aging Hand Cream uses a smooth balm-gel texture that nourishes the skin with Moringa Butter and Botanical Glycerine.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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, dimethiconol.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Ascorbyl glucosideLimited evidence
“Eliminates dark spots from the hands whilst promoting a smoother, more youthful appearance.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingZinc pca, Tocopherol + 2 moreLimited evidence
“Eliminates dark spots from the hands whilst promoting a smoother, more youthful appearance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl ureaStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinMoringa oleifera seed oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilMoringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium acrylates copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerUndecane~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneHydroxyethyl urea~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaDimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconeSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTridecane~0.55–0.8%
Parfum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCapryloyl glycine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineLecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
Dimethiconol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolBougainvillea glabra leaf cell extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolAscorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideOlea europaea leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractZinc pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaMica~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTheobroma cacao leaf cell extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Papaver rhoeas petal extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCrocus sativus flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oilBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Undecane, Hydroxyethyl urea, Dimethicone, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tridecane, Parfum, Capryloyl glycine, Lecithin, Citric acid, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium gluconate, Dimethiconol, Bougainvillea glabra leaf cell extract, Ammonium lactate, Butylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Olea europaea leaf extract, Zinc pca, Mica, Theobroma cacao leaf cell extract, Ci 77491, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Ascorbic acid, Crocus sativus flower extract, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citronellol
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