Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Cocos nucifera oil + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange invigorate and refresh, while Avocado and Hemp Seed Oil enrich the skin, leaving it soft to the touch.Bracing body lotion with a citrus fragrance Hemp Seed oil enriches and moisturises Essential oils of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Ylang Ylang Made in England Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Used in every Soho House and Cowshed spa”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, cannabis sativa seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlyceryl stearate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCannabis sativa seed oil~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilStearic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.05–0.3%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Panthenol, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
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.
| CowshedAwake Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | SheaMoistureCannabis Sativa Seed Oil Calm & Comfort Body Lotion | SchaebensDead Sea Body Lotion | Drunk ElephantSili™ Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $23.53 | — | $6.99−$16.54 | $18.20−$5.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxyproline | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Cowshed - Awake Body Lotion" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cannabis sativa seed oil, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated vegetable oil and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 17.60£ up to 32.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 22.00$ up to 32.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.