Hametan Yellow

The cult Turkish pharmacy staple, straight from Istanbul. Hametan Yellow is the light, fast-absorbing cream version: silky, non-greasy moisture for dry skin that's easy to use every day.

Why it's gone viral

Found in almost every Turkish bathroom cabinet, Hametan blew up on TikTok as the no-frills, bargain multitasker people stock up on in Turkish pharmacies. The yellow tube is the everyday favourite: it sinks in quickly, so you can use it morning or night on dry, tight or rough skin without that sticky feel.

Key ingredient

5.35% witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) distillate with glycerin in a light, water-based cream.

Full ingredients

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) distillate 5.35%, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, polyoxyethylene-5-glyceryl stearate, glycerol, liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate, sorbic acid, Phosal 50 SA (lecithin blend), Oxynex LM (antioxidant), disodium EDTA, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Good to know

30g tube. Made in Turkey by Abdi İbrahim. Packaging is in Turkish. For external use only; patch test before first use.