TONYMOLY Magic Food Banana Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 8 moreStrong evidence
“A potent blend of Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Macadamia Oil works to replenish intense and long-lasting hydration, while Banana Extract and Milk Proteins help to create a soft, supple and silky-smooth skin 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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.6%
- 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 butterPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 glycolMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- 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 alcoholMusa sapientum fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about UreaPentylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Milk protein extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.3%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Butylene glycol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Urea, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Milk protein extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| TONYMOLYMagic Food Banana Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | Etude HouseHand Bouquet Rich Collagen Hand Cream | Pretty skinDesign Your Beauty Crocodile Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | $20.50 | $29.05+$8.55 | — | $10.50−$10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"TONYMOLY - Magic Food Banana Hand Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. TONYMOLY - Magic Food Banana Hand Cream ticks this box. Urea, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol, macadamia integrifolia seed oil and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 10.00$ in the United States and for 14.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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