Uriage Bariéderm Cica Insulating Repairing Hand Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“A real barrier cream, it soothes, softens and nourishes the hands.”
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, mel.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.4–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinStearyl dimethicone~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl dimethiconeSqualane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDimethicone~1.1–1.6%
- 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 DimethiconeHydrogenated polydecene~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMel~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelPvp~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpMagnesium sulfate~0.4–0.9%
Tapioca starch~0.2–0.7%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Stearyl dimethicone, Squalane, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Mel, Pvp, Magnesium sulfate, Tapioca starch, Chlorphenesin, O-cymen-5-ol, Polyquaternium-51, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid
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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.
| UriageBariéderm Cica Insulating Repairing Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseX-Barrier Repair Hand Cream | GaldermaCetaphil Pro Dryness Control Night Restorative Hands Cream | FuekiYasashii Hand Cream V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | — | $8.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Niacinamide | Glycosyl Trehalose |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Uriage - Bariéderm Cica Insulating Repairing Hand Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, stearyl dimethicone, dimethicone and squalane 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 moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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 from 5.84£ up to 18.38£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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