A solid drugstore hand cream for dry to very dry hands, with good hydration support from glycerin and panthenol. The formula is straightforward and functional, but the added fragrance and rich finish may limit appeal for sensitive users.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Panthenol, Oleic Acid
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
From Citric Acid, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oleic Acid
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Citric Acid, Glycerin
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Fragrance, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.
From Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Myristic Acid
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Fragrance, Citric Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Citric Acid
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
NEUTRAL · 9
A leave-on hand cream for dry to extremely dry hands. Online manufacturer pages match the OCR product and show a formula centered on glycerin and panthenol, with shea butter and emollients for barrier support and moisturization. The main trade-off is added fragrance, and the formula may feel rich on some users. Evidence came from NIVEA Germany/UK product pages and retailer listings with reviews.
Summarised from public reviews across the web — subjective experience, not our formula assessment.
Users commonly describe the cream as effective for very dry hands, but recent reviews also mention a heavier feel and a stronger or changed scent.
Aggregated from publicly available reviews. SpottyLabs does not sell this product.
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