Round Lab Birch Juice Hand Cream

Round Lab

Birch Juice Hand Cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
67%
Combination (dry)
67%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
73%
Oily
73%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
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Enriched with three types of hyaluronic acid, ceramides and birch sap juice, this hand cream restores moisture in dry, cracked hands. Keratin in the formula helps to strengthen brittle nails. The rich, buttery texture absorbs quickly, leaving hands soft and supple without a greasy residue. Suitable for sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin C

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

42 total
WATER GLYCERIN CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER CETEARYL ALCOHOL CETEARYL OLIVATE SORBITAN OLIVATE ISONONYL ISONONANOATE SQUALANE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER PARFUM TROMETHAMINE HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER HYDROXYACETOPHENONE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE DISODIUM EDTA DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE HYDROGENATED LECITHIN GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE STEARIC ACID 1,2-HEXANEDIOL TOCOPHEROL SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED KERATIN CERAMIDE NP Ceramides CERAMIDE NS Ceramides CHOLESTEROL HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid PHYTOSPHINGOSINE HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid CERAMIDE AP Ceramides CERAMIDE AS Ceramides ASCORBIC ACID Vitamin C SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CERAMIDE EOP Ceramides

About Birch Juice Hand Cream

Overview

Birch Juice Hand Cream is a cushioning cream from Round Lab, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 42 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol, 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 Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Ceramide NP.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adenosine and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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 oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. 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

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 5 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

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily 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 25 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 16 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 6 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

Water

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

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd 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
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

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

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

Hydration
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Cetearyl Olivate

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
Squalane

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Hydroxyacetophenone

15th 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
Ethylhexylglycerin

18th 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
Adenosine

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
Butylene Glycol

23rd 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

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 Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

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 (10)

Supporting ingredients (32)

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

Water Glycerin Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Isononyl Isononanoate Squalane Dipropylene Glycol Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Parfum Tromethamine Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyacetophenone Caprylyl Glycol Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Sorbitan Isostearate Disodium Edta Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Butylene Glycol Glyceryl Glucoside Hydrogenated Lecithin Glyceryl Caprylate Stearic Acid 1,2-hexanediol Tocopherol Hydrolyzed Keratin Cholesterol Phytosphingosine

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
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

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)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. 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
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 42 ingredients on the label.

10
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd 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
3 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

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
4 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
5 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

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
6 Cetearyl Olivate
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
7 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

8 Isononyl Isononanoate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

9 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
10 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

11 Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
12 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

12th 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’. '

13 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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

14th 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
15 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

15th 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
16 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th 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

17 Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae

18 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th 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
19 Adenosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
20 Sorbitan Isostearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

21 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

22 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
23 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

23rd 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
24 Glyceryl Glucoside Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Health Science Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
  • Antioxidants, February 2020, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2012, pages 29–39
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, May 2012, pages 192–199
25 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
26 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

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

27th 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
28 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

29 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

29th 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
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

30th 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
31 Hydrolyzed Keratin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive

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

Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin

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

32nd 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
33 Ceramide NS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • PLoS ONE, October 2018, pages 1-18
  • Scientific Reports, November 2015, pages 1-11
  • 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, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 4, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1126-1136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
34 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
35 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid 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.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
36 Phytosphingosine
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.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
37 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
38 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • 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
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
39 Ceramide AS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Ceramide AS

Anti-Aging Hydration
2 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed February 2023, Webpage 9 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, pages 853-866
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2020, pages 52-25S
40 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

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

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
41 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
42 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • 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
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Birch Juice Hand Cream?

WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, SQUALANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PARFUM, TROMETHAMINE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, STEARIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS, CHOLESTEROL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE EOP.

What are the active ingredients in Birch Juice Hand Cream?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE EOP.

How do I use Birch Juice Hand Cream?

Apply a moderate amount to the hands evenly.

What skin types is Birch Juice 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), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Birch Juice 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 Birch Juice Hand Cream fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Birch Juice 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 Birch Juice Hand Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Birch Juice Hand Cream contain alcohol?

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

Is Birch Juice Hand Cream silicone free?

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

Does Birch Juice Hand Cream contain essential oils?

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

Is Birch Juice Hand Cream paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Birch Juice Hand Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Birch Juice Hand Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Birch Juice Hand Cream have?

It lists 42 ingredients, of which 10 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Birch Juice Hand Cream?

Round Lab, a brand based in Korea.

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Round Lab
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Korea
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