Mary&May Seoul Edition Hand Cream

Mary&May

Seoul Edition Hand Cream

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Variants

Bergamot & Pear Muguet & Lotus Shea Butter & Rice Bran

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
62%
Combination (dry)
62%
Balanced
92%
Combination (oily)
78%
Oily
78%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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Mary&May Seoul Edition Hand Cream offers luxurious, deeply hydrating hand care inspired by Korean beauty sensibilities. Formulated to soothe and nourish dry hands without leaving a sticky residue, this hand cream blends traditional ingredients like shea butter and rice bran with lightweight textures for either daily or intensive moisture.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

3
Microplastic
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

46 total
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL WATER PROPANEDIOL GLYCERIN PHENYL TRIMETHICONE METHYL TRIMETHICONE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL TREHALOSE COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT PEAT EXTRACT HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE CETEARYL ALCOHOL POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER BUTYLENE GLYCOL ARGININE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN DISODIUM EDTA SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE CERAMIDE NP Ceramides TOCOPHEROL PARFUM LOTUS CORNICULATUS FLOWER WATER SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ESTERS PALMITIC ACID STEARIC ACID CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE NYMPHAEA LOTUS FLOWER EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid Butyrospermum Parkii HYDROXYACETOPHENONE XANTHAN GUM COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE CAPRYLYL METHICONE POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE HYDROLYZED RICE BRAN EXTRACT BEHENYL ALCOHOL SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

About Seoul Edition Hand Cream

Overview

Seoul Edition Hand Cream is a lightweight hand cream from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 46 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Trehalose and Butylene Glycol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 7 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 23 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Propanediol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Phenyl Trimethicone

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration
Methyl Trimethicone

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration
Trehalose

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
Cetearyl Alcohol

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Dicaprylyl Carbonate

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Arginine

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (44)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Water Propanediol Glycerin Phenyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone 1,2-hexanediol Trehalose Coptis Japonica Root Extract Peat Extract Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Cetearyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Glyceryl Stearate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Caprylyl Glycol Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Butylene Glycol Arginine Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium Edta Sorbitan Isostearate Tocopherol Parfum Lotus Corniculatus Flower Water Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters Palmitic Acid Stearic Acid Cetearyl Glucoside Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Polydecene Nymphaea Lotus Flower Extract Butyrospermum Parkii Hydroxyacetophenone Xanthan Gum Coco-caprylate/caprate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Caprylyl Methicone Polymethylsilsesquioxane Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract Behenyl Alcohol Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Silicones

    Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Microplastics

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Facial oils

    Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 46 ingredients on the label.

14
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

12
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

11
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Water
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the peel of Citrus aurantium bergamia, Rutaceae

2 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Phenyl Trimethicone
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
5 Methyl Trimethicone Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
6 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
8 Coptis Japonica Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

9 Peat Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Peat, extract

10 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
11 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
12 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

13 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
14 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • OCL, April 2018, pages 1-10
  • Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2017, pages 1, 337–1, 349
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, December 2016, pages 1-50
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/dialkyl%20carbonatespdf
  • https://wwwulprospectorcom/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/75/204256/Cetiol-CC
15 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
16 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
17 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

18 Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
19 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
20 Arginine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
21 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

23 Sorbitan Isostearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

24 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
25 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
26 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

27 Lotus Corniculatus Flower Water Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lotus Corniculatus Flower Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of Lotus, Lotus corniculatus L., Leguminosae

28 Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Helianthus annuus

29 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecanoic acid

30 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
31 Cetearyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides

32 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
33 Hydrogenated Polydecene Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration
34 Nymphaea Lotus Flower Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Nymphaea Lotus Flower Extract is the extract obtained from the flowers of the Water Lily, Nymphaea lotus L., Nymphaeaceae

35 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
36 Butyrospermum Parkii
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

37 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
38 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

39 Coco-caprylate/caprate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids

40 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

41 Caprylyl Methicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
42 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Microplastic
43 Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract is the hydrolysate of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

44 Behenyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Docosan-1-ol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2017, pages 206-216
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 77-142
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, March 2010, Volume 11, pages 853-860
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 1-55
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, ePublication
45 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
46 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

Hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL WATER, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TREHALOSE, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, PEAT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CERAMIDE NP, TOCOPHEROL, PARFUM, LOTUS CORNICULATUS FLOWER WATER, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ESTERS, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, NYMPHAEA LOTUS FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, Butyrospermum Parkii, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, XANTHAN GUM, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, HYDROLYZED RICE BRAN EXTRACT, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE.

What are the active ingredients in Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

Dispense a moderate amount of the cream. Apply onto the hands, and gently massage for better absorption.

What skin types is Seoul Edition Hand Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Seoul Edition Hand Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Seoul Edition Hand Cream fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Seoul Edition Hand Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Seoul Edition Hand Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Seoul Edition Hand Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Seoul Edition Hand Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

Does Seoul Edition Hand Cream contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Seoul Edition Hand Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Seoul Edition Hand Cream have?

It lists 46 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Seoul Edition Hand Cream?

Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.

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Mary&May
Country
Korea
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