What are the key ingredients in Shea Light Face Cream?

Shea Light Face Cream contains 27 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Glycerin, and more.

Does Shea Light Face Cream contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Shea Light Face Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Shea Light Face Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Shea Light Face Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/l-occitane-shea-light-face-cream.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Shea Light Face Cream?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Shea Light Face Cream are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/l-occitane-shea-light-face-cream.

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Shea Light Face Cream

Updated on: 15/08/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

16 of 27

Skin-Safe

low risk

7 of 27

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 27

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

27 ingredients

7 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

L'Occitane product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Dicaprylyl Ether

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover Hair Softener +1

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator Skin Softener +1

Corn Starch Modified

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator Moisture & Oil Absorber +1

Carbomer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Chlorphenesin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Benzyl Benzoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Coumarin

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider

Hexyl Cinnamal

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Geraniol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Revitalizer

Sunflower Seed Oil

Vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Dicaprylyl Ether	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver +1
03 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
04 Octyldodecyl Myristate	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener
05 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
06 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
07 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
08 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
09 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover +2
10 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
11 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +2
12 Corn Starch Modified	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +2
13 Carbomer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator +1
14 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
15 Chlorphenesin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
16 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
17 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
18 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
19 Benzyl Benzoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter +1
20 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
21 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
22 Coumarin	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider
23 Hexyl Cinnamal	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
24 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
25 Geraniol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Revitalizer
26 Sunflower Seed Oil		N/A
27 Vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

7 flagged

Parfum Benzyl Alcohol Linalool Coumarin Hexyl Cinnamal Limonene Geraniol

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Is L'Occitane Shea Light Face Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Shea Light Face Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/octyldodecyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octyldodecyl Myristate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is L'Occitane a good skincare brand?

French luxury skincare, fragrance, and personal care brand. L'Occitane makes products such as Shea Light Face Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about L'Occitane.

Is L'Occitane Shea Light Face Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Shea Light Face Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 9 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-benzoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Benzoate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does L'Occitane Shea Light Face Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Shea Light Face Cream contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/octyldodecyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octyldodecyl Myristate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes L'Occitane Shea Light Face Cream?

This product is from L'Occitane. See more products from L'Occitane.

What are the ingredients in L'Occitane Shea Light Face Cream?

Shea Light Face Cream contains 27 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dicaprylyl-ether" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dicaprylyl Ether</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butyrospermum-parkii-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyrospermum Parkii Butter</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octyldodecyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octyldodecyl Myristate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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