Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acidWorks well
“Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tranexamic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingC12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“Hand cream that nourishes and protects against photo aging.”
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:
aspartic acid, glycerin.
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: linolenic acid, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Anti-agingAspartic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains aspartic acid. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl salicylate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- 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 alcoholEthylhexyl triazone~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineIsopropyl palmitate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- 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 stearateSilica~0.95–1.15%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- 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 acetateTranexamic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butterParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidAcacia senegal gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCetrimonium methosulfate~0.25–0.5%
Aspartic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononePinene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.2–0.35%
Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fumaric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linolenic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidMaleic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isopropyl palmitate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Silica, Tocopheryl acetate, Tranexamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil, Xanthan gum, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Cetyl alcohol, Cetrimonium methosulfate, Aspartic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Pinene, Coumarin, Citral, Aminomethyl propanol, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Fumaric acid, Linolenic acid, Maleic acid, Malic acid
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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.
| RITUALSDark Spot Correcting Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KlairsDaily Comfort Hand Cream | Laboratoires de BiarritzAlga Cicosa Organic Reparative Hand Cream | StriVectinSD Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $9.08 | $12.48 | $34.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Linoleic Acid | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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