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MoisturizingOlea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Contains moisturizing olive fruit oil, Lipidure (R) (Polyquaternium-51), and hyaluronic acid to protect the skin from dryness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, glucose.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lauric acid~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPotassium hydroxide~3.7–5.6%
Myristic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropanediol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOlea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
- 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 oilPolyquaternium-51~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Sodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidElaeis guineensis oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilGlucose~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePolyquaternium-7~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseEdta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilIngredient list view
Water, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propanediol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitic acid, Elaeis guineensis oil, Unknown, Glucose, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
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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.
| MUJIBody SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Cosme StationHorse Oil Moisture Body Soap | KumanoHorse Oil Body Soap Reill | ShiseidoMa Cherie Fragrance Body Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $19.30 | $26.60+$7.30 | — | $18.80−$0.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Arginine | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MUJI - Body Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 19.30$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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