Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream versus L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream .
Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
Ingredient Info
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream 25 ingredients
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 37 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream 25 ingredients
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 37 ingredients
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Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream 25 ingredients
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 37 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyacrylamide • Phenoxyethanol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ceteareth-20 • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Laureth-7 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Alcohol • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract • Mel Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Polyacrylamide • Peg-100 Stearate • Propylene Glycol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Ceteareth-33 • Alcohol Denat. • Laureth-7 • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Linalool • Citronellol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Coumarin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Brassica Campestris Sterols isn't fungal acne safe.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract is a fragrance.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is from a plant called the Marsh Mallow plant. This plant is indigenous to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an emollient and antioxidant. It helps sooth and soften the skin. When applied to the skin, it blocks enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid.
It's antioxidant properties help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
The marshmallow we eat today is based on an ancient Egyptian dessert made from this plant (Marshmallows do not contain this plant anymore).
Learn more about Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractTrader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract.
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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