Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Water-based hand cream is enriched with potent medicinal ingredients and moisturizers to stave off dry skin and painful cracks brought about by extreme weather conditions.”
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, glycine.
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: methicone, glyceryl stearate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Urea~27–41%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaTocopheryl acetate~7.6–11.4%
- 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 acetateWater~4.6–6.8%
Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumAlcohol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthyl octanoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 stearateMethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeXylitol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolStearic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycol stearate~1–1.6%
Polyethylene~0.95–1.45%
Glycine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycinePotassium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Ethylcellulose~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.3–0.75%
Ci 77491~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Urea, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Ethyl octanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Methicone, Xylitol, Stearic acid, Glycol stearate, Polyethylene, Glycine, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylcellulose, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ci 77491
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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.
| ShiseidoHand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | PalmersCocoa Butter Intensive Relief Hand Cream | TopicremUltra-Moisturizing Hand Cream | Tina’s DresserMoisturizing Hand Cream - 4 Types | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $7.11 | $2.65−$4.46 | $4.82−$2.29 | $9.00+$1.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Allantoin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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