Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“South Sea Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (palm acid, palm kernel acid, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 8 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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Sodium palmate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~8.2–12.3%
Water~4.6–6.9%
Parfum~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOlea europaea fruit oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPalm acid~2.1–3.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.9–2.8%
- 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 butter extractSodium chloride~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~1.2–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinPalm kernel acid~0.9–1.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.55–1.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.5–1.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.45–1.1%
Limonene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 benzoateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeTetrasodium etidronate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Ci 77289~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Parfum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Palm acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Palm kernel acid, Tetrasodium edta, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Tetrasodium etidronate, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Eugenol, Ci 77289
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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.
| MistralSouth Sea SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse Lost in Amalfi Body Bar | Claus PortoBanho Bath Soap | Musgo RealClassic Soap On A Rope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $24.00 | $13.23−$10.77 | $26.00+$2.00 | $30.42+$6.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Mistral - South Sea Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.20% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
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