Is Extra Gentle Shower Gel Tiare Flower Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
This page reviews Extra Gentle Shower Gel Tiare Flower by Le Petit Marseillais as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating, and sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative. These raise concerns about skin sensitivity and synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Gardenia taitensis flower extract may provide a pleasant fragrance and some skin benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this shower gel, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that effectively cleanses but can be harsh and irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, used to reduce irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the product, but it can also be drying in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract is known for its fragrance and potential soothing properties, contributing positively to the product's sensory profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and can act as a mild exfoliant, promoting skin smoothness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels, but it can be caustic in high concentrations, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps inhibit mold and yeast growth, but it may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in some individuals, raising concerns about its inclusion in personal care products.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance compound that can be irritating or allergenic for some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Coumarin safe in this skincare?
Bad
Coumarin is used here as fragrance. Coumarin is a fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Coumarin
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4274309
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