Caswell-Massey Gardenia Hand Cream

Caswell-Massey Gardenia Hand Cream
6.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Caswell-Massey Gardenia Hand Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Caswell-Massey Gardenia Hand Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Caswell-Massey Gardenia Hand Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.2 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Urea (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Caprylic Acid
6
Urea
4
Glycerin
3
Cetyl Alcohol
2.5
Behentrimonium Chloride
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
1.5
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
1.3
Steareth-20
1
Ceteth-10
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Myristyl Myristate
0.3
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
0.3
Tridecyl Trimellitate
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Achillea Millefolium Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
0.3
Melissa Officinalis Seed Oil
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
0.3
Sodium Lactate
0.3
Sulfated Castor Oil
0.3
Lecithin
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Propionaldehyde
0.3
Benzyl Benzoate
0.3
Benzyl Salicylate
0.3
Cinnamal
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Water
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Steareth-20
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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Tridecyl Trimellitate
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
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Sodium Lactate
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Ratings

All humectants
12.4
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.4
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 12.4 10
10.0
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.4 20
2.2
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 12.4 10
10
All humectants
12.4
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 4.4 20
2.2
All occlusives
4.4
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
All antioxidants 1.8 3 No
All antioxidants
1.8
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
1.5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Caprylic AcidDescription is coming soon
Urea
Est. %6
Function
Origin
UreaUrea can be found in urine, skin, and other tissues as a degradation product of proteins. In concentrations below 5%, urea is humectant moisturizing. At concentrations above 10% it is keratolytic, that helps to break away old, flaking, and cracked skin.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Behentrimonium ChlorideDescription is coming soon
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Steareth-20
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Steareth-20A white to light brown reaction product of a clear gas and stearyl alcohol. Like the other steareth ingredients, steareth-20 is a waxy emulsifier that can help to form a stable emulsion, even in extreme conditions.
Ceteth-10
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ceteth-10Description is coming soon
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDerived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Myristyl Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristyl MyristateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient ester that is derived from vegetables. This soft, wax-like ester produces a soft and creamy sensorial profile. Myristyl myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateAn emollient blend of a compound used in the production of lubricants and caprylic and capric fatty acids.
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tridecyl TrimellitateDescription is coming soon
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Achillea Millefolium Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Achillea Millefolium OilDescription is coming soon
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) LeafDescription is coming soon
Melissa Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melissa Officinalis Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) OilDescription is coming soon
Sodium Lactate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LactateA sodium salt of lactic acid. Its main function is as a humectant but it can also serve as a pH adjuster. Additionally, sodium lactate can also be used as a chemical exfoliant due to its close chemical relation to lactic acid.
Sulfated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sulfated Castor OilDescription is coming soon
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Propionaldehyde
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropionaldehydeDescription is coming soon
Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.
Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.
Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CinnamalDescription is coming soon