Skinfood Intensive Shea Butter Body Cream Lotion
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate + 10 moreCan be harsh
“This body wash moisturizes the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people glyceryl oleate.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus junos fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateButyrospermum parkii butter extract10%
- 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 extractDipropylene glycol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~2–2.4%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.6–2%
- 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 oilAvena sativa meal extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractPolysorbate 60~1.2–1.5%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePalmitic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidVinyl dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeCetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.6%
Carbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTromethamine~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCitrus junos fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractTriticum vulgare sprout extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractApium graveolens extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
- 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 butterOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlyceryl oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlycolipids~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosphingolipids~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCeramide np~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Dipropylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Olea europaea fruit oil, Avena sativa meal extract, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Palmitic acid, Vinyl dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tromethamine, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus junos fruit extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Portulaca oleracea extract, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Apium graveolens extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl oleate, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol, Ceramide np, Parfum
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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.
| SkinfoodIntensive Shea Butter Body Cream LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | BiodermaAtoderm Ultimate Daily Nourishing Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $12.68 | $14.15 | $16.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 20 | 5 of 20 | 6 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Ceramide Eop | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Skinfood - Intensive Shea Butter Body Cream Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, butylene glycol and portulaca oleracea extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, glycosphingolipids, vinyl dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii butter extract and caprylic/capric triglyceride in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.30%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 37.50$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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