Works for
MoisturizingAlthaea officinalis root extract, Arginine + 3 moreWorks
“Korres Coconut Water Shower Gel 250 ml is a foaming shower gel, combining aloe extract, wheat protein and althea extract to help maintain skin natural moisture and strengthen its natural defenses.”
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:
arginine.
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: arginine.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Imidazolidinyl urea + 4 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~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoco-glucoside~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.3–1.5%
- 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 juice powderAlthaea officinalis root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractArginine~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBenzyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCastoryl maleate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideHydrolyzed wheat gluten~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imidazolidinyl urea~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium gluconate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Coumarin~0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Parfum, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Althaea officinalis root extract, Arginine, Benzyl alcohol, Castoryl maleate, Citric acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydrolyzed wheat gluten, Imidazolidinyl urea, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium gluconate, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| KORRESCoconut Water Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | BABORREFINE RX AHA 10+ 10 Peeling Gel | LynxEnergised You Shower Gel | Renee RouleauPost-Breakout Fading Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | $3.81 | $36.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Glycerin | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"KORRES - Coconut Water Shower Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.75% - 1.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "KORRES" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 5.70£ up to 11.28£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 5
- 6
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