The Saem Urban Delight Hand Cream - 2 Types
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Moisturizes dry hands with Shea Butter, Allantoin and Betaine. Helps reduce wrinkles with Adenosine.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Brand from South Korea The Saem. Size 50ml Benefits This highly moisturizing hand cream nourishes skin with a rich texture.”
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, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.5–5.4%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePolysorbate 60~1.6–1.9%
Parfum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMicrocrystalline wax~1.2–1.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.1%
- 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 butterDimethicone~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSorbitan stearate~0.45–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.3–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.3–0.55%
Betaine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Cnidium officinale root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus persica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gossypium herbaceum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Rose extract~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAdansonia digitata fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Jasminum officinale extract~0.15–0.25%
Nelumbo nucifera extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be somewhat helpful in protecting elastin in skin and evening skin tone, but good research is lacking. Contains fragrant components and can be irritating.
More about Nelumbo nucifera extractVincetoxicum atratum extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Betaine, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Prunus persica flower extract, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Rose extract, Citronellol, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Honey extract, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Lilium tigrinum extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Jasminum officinale extract, Nelumbo nucifera extract, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| The SaemUrban Delight Hand Cream - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseHand Bouquet Rich Collagen Hand Cream | A'PIEUMadecassoside Hand Cream | TONYMOLYHand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $11.40 | $5.80−$5.60 | $4.60−$6.80 | $10.00−$1.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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