Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acidCleanses gently
“Shea Verbena Extra-Gentle Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (palmitic acid, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 5 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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilCocos nucifera oil~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilStearic acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium hydroxide~2.6–3.8%
Water~1.8–2.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.7%
- 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 butterLippia citriodora leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.7%
Limonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol
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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 Verbena Extra-Gentle SoapYOUR PRODUCT | DonggubatThe RIGHT Body Soap Noni | DovePurely Pampering Beauty Bar Coconut Milk | MelyonLe Romarin - Rosemary Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $6.62 | $19.64 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lauric Acid | Lauric Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L'Occitane - Shea Verbena Extra-Gentle Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 15.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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