this works Stress Check Hand Shield

this works Stress Check Hand Shield

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Cleanse and hydrate hands without the need for water and in between washes thanks to this non-sticky, fast-drying and instantly sanitizing spray that's kind to hands and calming to the senses.”
Source: thisworks US

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~24–35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.3–4.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~24–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
Formula
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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Parfum~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hyaluronate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
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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Linalool~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool, Limonene, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
this worksStress Check Hand ShieldYOUR PRODUCTRemedyPhytoplex Nourishing Skin CreamL'Oréal ParisAntibacterial 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitiser GelBeauty PieSuper Healthy Skin Jumbo Lemon Butter & Hemp Hand Wash
Match—36%33%31%
Price$12.00$3.73−$8.27$2.28−$9.72$25.00+$13.00
Shared key ingredients—2 of 21 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Zea Mays OilPeg-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePanthenol
Irritancy High Medium Medium High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol — Contains drying alcohol —
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