L'Occitane Shower Oil - Almond
Works for
CleansingTipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“What it is: A body cleanser that transforms from silky oil to milky lather upon touching water—with 30 percent of botanical oils to moisturize skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mea, laureth-3, sorbitan oleate, tipa-laureth sulfate) 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, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTipa-laureth sulfate~11–16%
Laureth-3~3.6–5.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–4.9%
- 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 triglycerideParfum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mea~1.9–2.8%
Propylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSorbitan oleate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolBenzaldehyde~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Linalyl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Propylene glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Benzaldehyde, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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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'OccitaneShower Oil - AlmondYOUR PRODUCT | 8.4 fl ozShower Oil | SENSORI+Detoxifying and Rejuvenating Toowoomba Carnival Shower Oil | Aromatherapy AssociatesRose Shower Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | ≈ $11.37 | — | $40.29≈ +$28.92 | $16.06≈ +$4.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Persea Gratissima Oil | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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