L'Occitane Ultra Rich Shower Cream

L'Occitane Ultra Rich Shower Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 6 more
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What the product description says
“Ultra Rich Shower Cream”
From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.6–2%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.8–1.2%
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~0.65–0.95%
Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.6–0.9%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.35–0.6%
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~0.25–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.95–1.15%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 3 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
Tea-lauryl sulfate—High~5.6–6.8%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Coriandrum sativum seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.3–5.2%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.8–3.4%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–1.8%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~2.2–2.7%est.
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 radicals3/5~0.95–1.15%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.6–2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~8.2–10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tea-lauryl sulfate~5.6–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~4.3–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~2.8–3.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Zea mays starch~2.2–2.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii nut extract~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–2%
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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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Acrylates copolymer~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.95–1.15%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.8–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Juniperus virginiana oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Parfum~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Laureth-2~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~0.65–0.95%
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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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Coco-glucoside~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Peg/ppg-120/10 trimethylolpropane trioleate~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Allantoin~0.45–0.7%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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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

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Polyquaternium-7~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Polyquaternium-10~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.35–0.6%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
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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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

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

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Tea-lauryl sulfate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Zea mays starch, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Parfum, Laureth-2, Glycerin, Hydrogenated castor oil, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Peg/ppg-120/10 trimethylolpropane trioleate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Glyceryl stearate se, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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