Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 moreCan be harsh
“GABRIELLE CHANEL Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateParfum~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPpg-26-buteth-26~3.1–3.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyquaternium-10~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Octocrylene~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneTetrasodium edta~0.7–1.05%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.55–0.85%
Linalool~0.55–0.8%
Geraniol~0.5–0.75%
Citronellol~0.45–0.7%
Limonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHomosalate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 14700~0.1–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Parfum, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Octocrylene, Tetrasodium edta, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Homosalate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 15985, Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CHANELGABRIELLE CHANEL Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | NeutrogenaRainbath Renewing Shower and Bath Gel-Pear & Green Tea | Molton BrownCoastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath & Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $98.50 | $3.07−$95.43 | $11.49−$87.01 | $29.53−$68.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"CHANEL - GABRIELLE CHANEL Shower Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 42.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 62.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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