Panier des Sens The Absolutes Rose Geranium Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate + 7 moreGood evidence
“Enriched with deeply nourishing Olive Oil, the silky cream delivers long-lasting moisture and hydration, whilst imparting a delicate floral fragrance to rejuvenate the skin and senses.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateOlea europaea fruit oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 oilCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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~1.7–2.6%
- 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 stearateDicaprylyl ether~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCetyl lactate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateParfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPelargonium graveolens extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilLevulinic acid~0.3–0.75%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.8%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.05–0.25%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Cetyl lactate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Levulinic acid, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citric acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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