Votary VERDEN DORANGERIE Hand and Body Balm

Votary VERDEN DORANGERIE Hand and Body Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 10 more
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What the product description says
“A nourishing and hydrating balm with a smooth velvet finish.”
Source: Votary

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: avena sativa kernel flour, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~4.5–5.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~2.9–3.5%
Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%
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~2.3–2.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.95–1.15%
Salvia hispanica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier~1.1–1.4%
Avena sativa kernel flourKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier~1.7–2.1%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~6–7.3%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.65–0.95%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.5–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~3.3–4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 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~1.7–2.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.5–5.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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 radicals3/5~2.9–3.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~6–7.3%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~3.3–4%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.5–0.7%est.
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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~6–7.3%
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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Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.5–5.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Glyceryl stearate se~3.3–4%
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–3.5%
Key activeComedogenic 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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Glycerin~2.3–2.8%
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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Parfum~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Avena sativa kernel flour~1.7–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Salvia hispanica seed oil~1.1–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Beta-carotene~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Xanthan gum~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.65–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Coconut alkanes~0.5–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Limonene~0.35–0.6%
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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Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Linalool~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalyl acetate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Cananga odorata oil/extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Pinene~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Terpineol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Geranyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Beta-caryophyllene~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Terpinolene~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Terpinolene
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
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~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Alpha-terpinene~0.05%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Parfum, Avena sativa kernel flour, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Xanthan gum, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Coconut alkanes, Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Pinene, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate, Beta-caryophyllene, Geraniol, Citral, Terpinolene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-terpinene

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