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Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion
Queen Helene

Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Lanolin, Paraffinum liquidum + 4 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Helps restore and control essential moisture balance, and prevent dry skin wrinkles, lines and "crow's feet".”
Source: Walgreens

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: theobroma cacao seed butter, glyceryl stearate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, paraffinum liquidum

LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans~0.6–1.4%
Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~6.2–9.3%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.4–2.1%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.6–3.9%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.6–2.4%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~4–6.1%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Helps restore and control essential moisture balance, and prevent dry skin wrinkles, lines and "crow's feet".”
Source: Walgreens

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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~2.3–3.5%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~2.3–3.5%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.4–2.1%est.
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.15%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.2–9.3%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral 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

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Stearic acid~4–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~2.3–3.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Propylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.4–2.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Stearyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Lanolin~0.6–1.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Benzyl benzoate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Coumarin~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Propylene glycol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Stearyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 16035, Ci 17200

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Price$13.90$9.37−$4.53$5.29−$8.61—
Shared key ingredients—2 of 33 of 32 of 3
Key difference—PetrolatumIsopropyl MyristatePetrolatum
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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Queen Helene - Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion" can work well for skin moisturization.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

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The product retails for 49.97CA$ in Canada, for 284.08A$ in Australia, from 3.80$ up to 11.50$ in the United States and for 7.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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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. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197jaad.org
Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion
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