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L'Occitane Shea Butter Whipped Hand Cream
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L'Occitane Shea Butter Whipped Hand Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 15 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Shea Butter Whipped Hand Cream”
From product name

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: aspartic acid, glycerin.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Helianthus annuus seed ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.5–0.8%
Helianthus annuus seed waxKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~1–1.2%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~2–2.5%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.5–3.1%
Polyglycerin-3Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
Aspartic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.55%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–4.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.1–6.3%
Hydrolyzed vegetable proteinKey activeEffect: Medium~0.35–0.6%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.1%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~3.2–4%
Acacia decurrens flower ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumMimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–1.8%
AgarEffect: LowPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.4–0.65%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.4%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Aspartic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 more
Moderate evidence

This product contains aspartic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Aspartic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.55%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~5.1–6.3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Acacia decurrens flower ceraMimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Acacia decurrens flower waxUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%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~2.5–3.1%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~2–2.5%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
AgarPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~5.1–6.3%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.1%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.1–6.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Glycerin~4–4.9%
Key active
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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Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.2–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Jojoba esters~2–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed cera~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.8%
Key active
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Acacia decurrens flower cera~0.45–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating

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Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.35–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Aspartic acid~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

More about Aspartic acid
Glyceryl oleate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

More about Glyceryl oleate
Stearic acid~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

More about Stearic acid
Potassium olivate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium olivate
Polyglycerin-3~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Polyglycerin-3
Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Agar~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Fumaric acid~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Fumaric acid
Malic acid~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH

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Maleic acid~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Maleic acid
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Potassium sorbate
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate
Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

More about Polyaminopropyl biguanide
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

More about Benzyl alcohol
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
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 benzoate
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Aspartic acid, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Potassium olivate, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Agar, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Fumaric acid, Malic acid, Maleic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

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    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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