Tesco hand cream
No. No, Tesco hand cream is not paraben-free.
It lists Methylparaben.
- Methylparaben
Why
Parabens are preservatives. On a label they end in paraben: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben. Paraben-free means none of them are in the list.
No, Tesco hand cream is not paraben-free. It lists Methylparaben.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, šimmondsla Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Butylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Camella Sinensis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 19140, CI 42090.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Paraben-free cream or lotions instead
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 15147620.