L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream”
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, sodium pca.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDicaprylyl carbonate~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.4–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinTapioca starch~2.6–3.2%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~1.6–2%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSorbitol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium pca~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPolyacrylamide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCeteareth-33~0.5–0.7%
Paraffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinLaureth-1~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Urea~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Coumarin~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 benzoateGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitol, Sodium pca, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Mel, Honey extract, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-33, Unknown, Paraffin, Laureth-1, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Urea, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol
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| L'OccitaneShea Butter Ultra Rich Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinAdvanced Repair Cream Jar | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | AERINWaterlily Sun Body Cream | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $42.07 | $13.39−$28.68 | $21.99−$20.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "L'Occitane - Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, sodium pca, honey extract and mel) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and mel in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and apricot kernel oilIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 49.00$ in the United States, from 35.10£ up to 347.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 63.90A$ in Australia and from 16.30CA$ up to 66.10CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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