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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hand Cream”
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:
betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideSqualane~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneOctyldodecyl myristate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- 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 citrate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideSpirulina maxima extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chondrus crispus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractNiacinamide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAlgin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 stearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps 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 lecithinCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBetaine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerBeta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPolysorbate 60~0.1–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzoic acid~0.05–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Octyldodecyl myristate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Spirulina maxima extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Niacinamide, Algin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Carbomer, Betaine, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Beta-glucan, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid
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| Salt & StoneHand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireThe Hand Cream - With Peptide | Shani Darden Skin CareHydration Peptide Cream | NassifMD DermaceuticalsHand Treatment Cream | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Price | $20.00 | $27.00+$7.00 | $60.00+$40.00 | $45.00+$25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine | Lactic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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