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Simplicite Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
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Simplicite Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract + 5 more
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What the product description says
“Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter has been formulated using 12 freshly extracted, medicinal grade plant extracts to deeply moisturise and tone the skin.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, theobroma cacao seed butter.

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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractKey activeEffect: HighAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.2–6.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.5–8.2%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~7.3–11%
Triticum vulgare germ extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance~1.8–2.6%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~23–34%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.05–0.25%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata extract, Origanum majorana herb extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~1.9–2.9%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~1–1.5%est.
Origanum majorana herb extract—High~0.55–1.35%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~23–34%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.3–3.4%est.
Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intoleranceMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Daucus carota sativa extract—Medium~1.2–1.8%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~7.3–11%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA 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 radicals3/5~5.5–8.2%est.
Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance3/5~1.8–2.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Jojoba extract (argentina)
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~7.3–11%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~5.5–8.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan stearate~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polysorbate 60~2.3–3.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Calendula officinalis extract~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Triticum vulgare germ extract~1.8–2.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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Daucus carota sativa extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Citrus reticulata extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Origanum majorana herb extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Litsea cubeba fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Niaouli ext (madagascar)
Not recognized
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Gluconolactone~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Calendula officinalis extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Citrus reticulata extract, Origanum majorana herb extract, Litsea cubeba fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Gluconolactone

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretionpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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