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 oil
Irritation 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.
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
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
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
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
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US Retailers
$49.00
In stock
Size: 6.9 oz
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
$49.00
In stock
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
$49.00
In stock
Size: 6.9 oz
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
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Out of stock
Size: 0.3 Pounds
L'Occitane Moisturizing 25% Shea Butter Ultra-Rich Body Cream, Travel-Size, 3.4 oz
Price as of 2/27/2023 1:18 GMT.
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UK Retailers
Allbeauty
£35.10
In stock
Size: 200 ml
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
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L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream - 200ml
Price as of 3/1/2023 7:22 GMT.
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CA Retailers
Sephora CA
CA$59.00
In stock
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
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Out of stock
Size: 0.3 Pounds
L'Occitane Moisturizing 25% Shea Butter Ultra-Rich Body Cream, 3.4 oz
Price as of 2/24/2023 8:35 GMT.
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Lookfantastic CA
CA$16.30
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Size: 1.7 oz
Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
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AU Retailers
A$63.90
In stock
Size: 0.43125 Pounds
L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, 200ml
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
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
