L'Occitane Shea Verbena Hand and Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“The luxurious lotion offers an intense moisture boost, its lightweight texture absorbing quickly into the skin with a non-sticky feel.”
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, honey extract.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 6 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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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.6%
- 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 butterHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- 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 oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCorn starch modified~1.5–2.2%
C14-22 alcohols~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsMel extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractCera alba~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateButylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUrea~0.15–0.65%
- 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 UreaChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Coumarin~0.05–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Corn starch modified, C14-22 alcohols, Mel extract, Honey extract, Cera alba, Beeswax, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Urea, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, 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 Verbena Hand and Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Thalgo24 Hour Hydrating Body Milk | M. AsamSun Shimmering Body Lotion | TopicremUltra-Moisturising Body Milk + Pearly Body Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $34.00 | $35.48+$1.48 | $23.57−$10.43 | $14.46−$19.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Lactic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Lierac Nutrition Body-Nutri+ Anti-Dryness Body LotionVitamin E Sensitive Oat and Coconut Body Lotion
Product summary
"L'Occitane - Shea Verbena Hand and Body Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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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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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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