Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis hand cream from Eucerin lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, urea, dibutyl adipate, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, dicaprylyl ether, cetearyl alcohol, sodium lactate, tapioca starch, glyceryl stearate se, ceramide np, lactic acid, arginine hcl, sodium pca, cholesterol, helianthus annuus seed oil, alanine, carnitine, glycine, sodium chloride, dimethicone, xanthan gum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, decylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5% fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5%'s listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5% paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5%'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5% suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5% contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Urea Repair Plus Hand Creme 5% against your own profile.

