VIRTUE

VIRTUE Lirety Hand & Nail Oil In Cream Sweet Fig Renewal

Name: VIRTUE - Lirety Hand & Nail Oil In Cream Sweet Fig Renewal
Brand: VIRTUE

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Polyglutamic acid, Squalane + 10 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“In addition to highly moisturizing ingredients, the cream contains white powder that fills in skin irregularities and reduces wrinkles to make them less noticeable, in order to produce beautiful, photo-ready hands while protecting them from the elements and UV rays of the fall and winter seasons.”

Source: Yesstyle

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, polyglutamic acid.

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, squalane.

Polyglutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.55%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~4.6–5.6%

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~2–2.5%

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~3.1–3.8%

HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~0.45–0.65%

Octyldodecyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–1.8%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.3–1.6%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.6–0.9%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.6–2%

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.5–0.75%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascorbic acid

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“In addition to highly moisturizing ingredients, the cream contains white powder that fills in skin irregularities and reduces wrinkles to make them less noticeable, in order to produce beautiful, photo-ready hands while protecting them from the elements and UV rays of the fall and winter seasons.”

Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.25–0.45%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.5–0.75%

Evens skin tone

Ascorbic acid

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“A new oil-in-cream has been created to correct blemishes, dullness, and uneven skin tone on your hands to produce plump, glowing, and beautiful skin.”

Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Thymus vulgaris extract

Medium risk

We flagged 8 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~0.65–1%est.

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.1–0.2%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~2–2.5%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~7–8.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Squalane~4.6–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%

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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Stearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%

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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Butylene glycol~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Octyldodecyl myristate~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Stearic acid~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Titanium dioxide~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Parfum~0.65–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sorbitan stearate~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Polysorbate 60~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Artichoke leaf extract

Not recognized

Honey~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.75%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Polyglutamic acid~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Edta~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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3na, k hydroxide

Not recognized

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propynyl butyl carbamate iodide, wild

Not recognized

Thymus vulgaris extract~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Sorbitan stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Unknown, Honey, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyglutamic acid, Ascorbic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Edta, Unknown, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Unknown, Thymus vulgaris extract, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
γ‐Polyglutamic Acid Produced by Bacillus Subtilis (Natto): Structural Characteristics, Chemical Properties and Biological Functionalitiesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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