Works for
MoisturizingGlycine soja oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 11 moreWorks
“For 24 hour moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Balance tone & texture”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycine soja oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilButyrospermum parkii butter~3.8–5.6%
- 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 butterIsopropyl myristate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePropylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPalmitic acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopherol~0.95–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilAvena sativa meal extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-40 stearate~0.3–0.7%
Stearyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycine soja oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isopropyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Avena sativa meal extract, Parfum, Peg-40 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| PalmersShea Formula Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Panier des SensThe Essentials Rejuvenating Rose Hand & Body Lotion | Caudalie72h Hydrating Body Lotion | Burt's BeesBody Lotion Cocoa & Cupuacu Butters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $13.47 | $17.25+$3.78 | $20.10+$6.63 | $30.50+$17.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Palmers - Shea Formula Body Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 2.79A$ in Australia, from 8.49$ up to 9.73$ in the United States and for 10.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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