Yves Saint Laurent Exclusive Libre Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The fast-drying formula sinks in quickly without depositing a tacky or greasy residue as it moisturises.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, myristyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- 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 butterIsopropyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParfum~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMyristyl myristate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateZea mays starch~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateSodium polyacrylate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneC12-13 alkyl lactate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCoumarin~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Lippia citriodora leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isopropyl palmitate, Parfum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Myristyl myristate, Zea mays starch, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citronellol, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Citral, Isoeugenol, Citric acid, Unknown
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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.
| Yves Saint LaurentExclusive Libre Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Maison MargielaLazy Sunday Morning Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $29.61 | $26.44−$3.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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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
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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