this works Perfect Hands Intense Moisture

this works Perfect Hands Intense Moisture

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Sodium hyaluronate, Galactoarabinan + 6 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Perfect Hands Intense Moisture”
Source: thisworks US

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: galactoarabinan, 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, cetearyl alcohol.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%
GalactoarabinanKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~5–7.5%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.05%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–2.2%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Say hello to supple, youthful, hydrated and beautifully fragranced hands.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“A luxurious natural Superblend of fragranced botanicals helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots, as Larch Extract works to tighten, while Coconut locks in moisture.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 strong irritants: Parfum, Cananga odorata flower oil + 13 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Rosa damascena absoluteA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~5–7.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.3%est.
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl stearate se~5–7.5%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Glyceryl stearate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glyceryl stearate
Parfum~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Galactoarabinan~0.55–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Brassica napus extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Acacia dealbata flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Rosa damascena absolute~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena absolute
Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Galactaric acid~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Farnesol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

More about Benzyl alcohol
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Isoeugenol
Ingredient list view

Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Galactoarabinan, Caprylyl glycol, Brassica napus extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Acacia dealbata flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Rosa damascena absolute, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Galactaric acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Farnesol, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol

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