Atelier Cologne

Pomelo Paradis Hand Cream

Pomelo Paradis Hand Cream

4.5

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.3Humectancy2.8Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis Hand Cream has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.8 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
8
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ExtractBotanicalEmollient
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Cetearyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5
Glyceryl StearateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2
PEG-100 StearateSyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
1.5
DimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1
FragranceBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalFragrance
1
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
0.3
PolyacrylamideSyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
C13-14 IsoparaffinPetroleumEmollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

65

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score

8

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical

For the most part, shea butter extract has the same composition and uses as the regular shea butter. It is used in skincare products as an emollient ingredient. Read more about Shea butter here: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

4

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

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