L'Occitane Almond Shower Shake

L'Occitane Almond Shower Shake

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ideal for gentle cleansing, all-day hydration, and leaving skin silky-soft and delicately scented.”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium laureth sulfate, sucrose laurate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.9–4.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.7–4.1%
Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.1%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.9–4.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–1.2%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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.9–4.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.9–4.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sucrose laurate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Alcohol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Citric acid~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Caramel~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propanediol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Denatonium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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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Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sucrose laurate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Alcohol, Citric acid, Peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate, Tocopherol, Caramel, Propanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Denatonium benzoate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Coumarin, Ci 19140

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Key difference——MannitolInulin
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