Stream2Sea Active Hand Cream Lavender Mint
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Squalane + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Our Active Hand Cream pairs balancing prebiotics with our antioxidant blend to deeply hydrate and help hands feel renewed after climbing, paddling, diving or a long day outdoors.”
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, alaria esculenta extract.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Alaria esculenta extract + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Ocimum tenuiflorum extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 3 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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceCamellia sinensis leaf extract~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractOcimum tenuiflorum extract~4.6–6.9%
Alaria esculenta extract~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractOlea europaea leaf extract~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractWater~1.9–2.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~1.2–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinRicinus communis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCetearyl olivate~0.8–1.2%
Sorbitan olivate~0.5–1.15%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 alcoholCetyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateSorbitan olivate~0.3–0.75%
Inulin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- 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 SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.75%
- 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 butterSodium levulinate~0.15–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Panthenol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMentha piperita oil~0.1–0.35%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilOryza sativa starch~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ocimum tenuiflorum extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan olivate, Inulin, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Panthenol, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Oryza sativa starch, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum
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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.
| Stream2SeaActive Hand Cream Lavender MintYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Hand Cream | ErbavivaHand Cream | Derma EVitamin E Fragrance-Free Sensitive Skin Shea Hand Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $14.95 | $73.08+$58.13 | $17.00+$2.05 | $9.45−$5.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Hyaluronic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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