Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Contains moisturizing ingredients honey and olive oil to protect your skin's moisture while creating a rich lather that gently cleanses your 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: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.2–2.7%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilParfum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHoney~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyOlea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.3%
- 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 oilSodium chloride~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyglyceryl-2 caprate~0.65–0.95%
Trisodium sulfosuccinate~0.5–0.75%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.45–0.7%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Denatonium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Honey, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Trisodium sulfosuccinate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Denatonium benzoate, Sodium benzoate, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| The Body ShopOlive Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | BHAWAHomme Noir Shower Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP Baby | AveenoSkin Relief Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $42.00 | $27.40−$14.60 | — | $10.59−$31.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Decyl Glucoside | Niacinamide | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Sensitive Body WashTHE FACE SHOP Raspberry Body Wash
Product summary
"The Body Shop - Olive Shower Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 41.50A$ in Australia, from 16.00$ up to 38.99$ in the United States and for 14.20£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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