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5.8

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Shea Gentle Wash

Name: softsoap Shea Gentle Wash
Brand: softsoap

moisturiser

Overall score5.8

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✶ Hero ingredients

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Gentle coconut-derived surfactant

#10Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

#11Citric Acid

Adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant)

Score breakdown

Overall

5.8

Hydration Efficacy2.0

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.

What makes softsoap Shea Gentle Wash stand out

softsoap Shea Gentle Wash is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 5.8/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter — 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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Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #14 in the INCI list
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Softens and smooths — #15 in the INCI list
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Softens and smooths — #16 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Water/Eau #2Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate #3Cocamidopropyl Betaine #4Glycol Distearate #5Laureth-4 #6Parfum/Fragrance #7Cocamide Mea #8Sodium Chloride #9Sodium Salicylate #10Sodium Benzoate #11Citric Acid #12Polyquaternium-7 #13Tetrasodium Edta #14Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil #15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil #16Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient10
Softens and smooths3
Holds the formula together1
Keeps the product fresh1
Formula balancers1

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