Shaveworks Pearl Polish Dual Action Body Oil
Works for
CleansingTipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-4 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“For A Gentle Cleanse & Luxurious Shave A gentle cleanser & luxurious shave oil that reduces irritation while providing a long-lasting shave.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-4, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sorbitan oleate, tipa-laureth sulfate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pearl Polish Dual Action Body Oil”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 1 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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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTipa-laureth sulfate~11–16%
Laureth-4~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Sorbitan oleate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateC12-15 alkyl lactate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycolSodium lauroyl lactylate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateParfum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateCoconut alkanes~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilJojoba esters~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- 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 acetateHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesBht~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-4, Sorbitan oleate, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Propylene glycol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Parfum, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Coconut alkanes, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Jojoba esters, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
| ShaveworksPearl Polish Dual Action Body OilYOUR PRODUCT | L'OccitaneShower Oil - Almond | LactacydHuile Précieuse Ultra Soft Intimate Cleansing Oil | MercurochromeBody Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| Price | — | $11.32 | $11.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Panthenol | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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