LOréal Paris Men Expert L’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Power Shower Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“L’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Power Shower Gel”
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).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Linalool, Mentha piperita extract + 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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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-betaine~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCi 60730~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~1.6–2%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~1.1–1.4%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Peg-150 distearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSalicylic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPolyquaternium-7~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Linalool~0.45–0.7%
Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMentha piperita extract~0.4–0.6%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.3–0.5%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoumarin~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Ci 60730, Unknown, Ci 42090, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Peg-150 distearate, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-7, Linalool, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Citric acid, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Unknown
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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.
| LOréal Paris Men ExpertL’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Power Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierSkin Active 3-in-1 Hydrating Aloe Water Jelly | BiodermaHydrabio Gel-Creme | RevolutionBody Skincare Salicylic Body Blemish Moisture Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 97% | 96% |
| Price | $1.97 | $13.68+$11.71 | $17.50+$15.53 | $10.58+$8.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Niacinamide | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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