9.2/ 10
9.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. fresh Moisturizing Hand Cream has a moisturizing rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a very high Humectancy of 9.5 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 8.8 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Shorea Robusta Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Cetearyl Isononanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
2 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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
9
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A 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.
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.
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Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing
Origin
Botanical
Commonly known as cupuaçu butter, this fatty, emollient, and occlusive ingredient is similar to cocoa butter. It contains fatty acids and is able to emulsify 4x its weight.