PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
HA3 Hand Hydrator
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
mangifera indica seed butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
plukenetia volubilis seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
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Anti-aging
serine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
parfum
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
parfum
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
propanediol
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Saccharide isomerate, Cellulose, Polysorbate 60, Polysilicone-11, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium pca, Glucose, Fructose, Maltose, Trehalose, Allantoin, Urea, Sodium lactate, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Lecithin, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Gluconolactone, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Laureth-12, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene
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