St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion Review

St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
7.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glycol Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Fragrance, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Stearamide AMP, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Review

Does St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion:
 

🔵🔵 Perfect Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin with a Balanced Texture, Neither Too Light nor Too Heavy

According to CreamScan analysis, St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high humectancy of 9.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.8 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Stearic Acid (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with normal skin who want maximum hydration in a formula with a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy. It combines a very high concentration of humectants with a moderate amount of occlusive ingredients to deliver effective dual-action moisturizing for normal skin.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal to dry skin for daily hydration.

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

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Perfect for moisturizing normal skin
Balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
 is an ideal moisturizer for normal skin, combining a very high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients in a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
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Stearic Acid
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Glycol Stearate
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Isopropyl Palmitate
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Triethanolamine
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Fragrance
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Carbomer
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Stearamide AMP
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Disodium EDTA
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BHT
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Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Citronellol
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Coumarin
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Limonene
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Ratings

All humectants
9.3
9
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.5
6.0
2.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
9
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.5 20
4.8
6.0
2.5
1.0
Moisturizing rating
7.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
0.3
All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
All humectants
9.3
9
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
2.5
1
All occlusives 9.5 20
4.8
All occlusives
9.5
6.0
2.5
1.0
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
2.5
0.3
All antioxidants 2.8 3 No
All antioxidants
2.8
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
2.5
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Stearic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Glycol Stearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycol StearateA natural ester that supports oil and water mixtures.
Isopropyl Palmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl PalmitateAn emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %2
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.
Triethanolamine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Fragrance
Est. %1
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.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
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.
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.
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.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
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.
Stearamide AMP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearamide AMP
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coumarin

A plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.

Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.