Raw shea butter soap

Name: Shea Moisture Raw shea butter soap
Brand: Shea Moisture

moisturiser

Overall score6.4

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Shea Moisture Raw shea butter soap scores 6.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)

Plant butter

#6Fragrance (Parfum)

Added scent

Score breakdown

Overall

6.4

Hydration Efficacy4.4

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes Shea Moisture Raw shea butter soap stand out

Shea Moisture Raw shea butter soap is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocoa Nucifera (Coconut) Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
✶
Cocoa Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
✶
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
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Tocopherol
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

18 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Sodium Palmate #2Sodium Cocoate (Or) Sodium Palm Kernelate #3Water (Aqua)#4Glycerin #5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)#6Fragrance (Parfum)#7Sodium Chloride #8Cocoa Nucifera (Coconut) Oil #9Commiphora Myrrha Oil #10Tocopherol #11Boswellia Carteril Oil #12Sodium Gluconate #13Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate #14Coumarin #15Hydroxycitronellal #16Iron Oxides (Cl 77492)#17Iron Oxides (Cl 77499)#18Chromium Hydroxide Green (Cl 77289)

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient8
Softens and smooths4
Added scent3
Draws in moisture1
Works on your skin1
Added colour1

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