Le Labo Shower Oil

Le Labo Shower Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Mipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3 + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Scents aside, the brand dives into self care with the Shower Oil (250ml), a nourishing formula that simplifies your daily routine by gently cleansing and moisturising your limbs at the same time.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-3, laureth-4, laureth-7 citrate, mipa-laureth sulfate, olive oil peg-7 esters) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Mipa-laureth sulfateEffect: High~6.1–9.2%
Laureth-3Effect: High~3.3–4.9%
Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.3–5%
Olive oil peg-7 estersEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.8–4.2%
Laureth-7 citrateEffect: High~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.3–5%est.
Olive oil peg-7 estersHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.3–2%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~3.3–5%est.

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Ingredients

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Mipa-laureth sulfate~6.1–9.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-3~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-4~3.3–5%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Olive oil peg-7 esters~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Laureth-7 citrate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Peg-8~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Limonene~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Parfum~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Isopentyldiol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Helianthus annuus extract~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Oryza sativa bran extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Bht~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Mipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3, Laureth-4, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Laureth-7 citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-8, Limonene, Parfum, Isopentyldiol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Tocopherol, Bht, Phenoxyethanol

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