Works for
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreWorks
“Shea Milk Known for its hydrating properties.”
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.
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, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateWater~12–18%
Sodium palm kernelate~4.1–6.1%
Sodium cocoate~3–4.6%
Sodium shea butterate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateParfum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- 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 butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateTetrasodium etidronate~0.5–1.15%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium chloride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Coumarin~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Water, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium cocoate, Sodium shea butterate, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tetrasodium etidronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| L'OccitaneShea Milk SoapYOUR PRODUCT | MistralPapiers Fantaisie Coco Palm Bar Soap | MORMARSHMALLOW SOAPETTE | SheaMoistureBar Soap Olive Oil and Green Tea Extract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $18.00 | — | $8.05−$9.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Palm Acid | Vitamin E | Green Tea Leaf |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: OARS + ALPS Moisturizing Alps Bar SoapMKL Green Nature Organic Donkey Milk from Gers Aloe Vera Surgras Vegetable Soap
Product summary
"L'Occitane - Shea Milk Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.00$ in the United States and for 15.70CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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