Is this shower gel suitable for sensitive or acne‑prone skin?

The gel contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, fragrance (Parfum) and synthetic dyes, which can trigger irritation on very sensitive or acne‑prone skin, although glycerin and Decyl Glucoside provide mild moisturising effects; a patch test is recommended before full use.

What role does Cocamidopropyl Betaine play in this formula?

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam, reduces the harshness of primary surfactants, and helps maintain a stable lather while being milder on the skin compared to sulfate‑only systems.

How often should the vanilla shower gel be used and does it contain any controversial chemicals?

It is safe for daily or every‑shower use on normal skin; the product includes Sodium Laureth Sulfate and a fragrance blend, both common but sometimes debated ingredients, as well as PEG‑7 Glyceryl Cocoate, which is considered safe at the low concentrations used.

Carrefour • 750 ml

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Product Insights

Carrefour Vanilla Shower Gel is a 750 ml liquid cleanser formulated with water, surfactants such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and moisturizing glycerin, delivering a light vanilla scent. The formula includes fragrance, synthetic colorants (CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 47005, CI 18050) and a PEG‑derived emulsifier, which may be irritating for very sensitive or acne‑prone skin, while the presence of glycerin and Decyl Glucoside offers some skin‑softening benefits. It is intended for regular use in the shower to cleanse the body, but users with fragrance or surfactant sensitivities should patch‑test before full application.

Comparative Analysis

Positioned as an affordable, vanilla‑scented everyday shower gel within Carrefour’s normal‑shower‑gel line, it differentiates itself by combining a classic SLS‑based surfactant system with added glycerin for mild moisturization, while its colorful fragrance and synthetic dyes target mass‑market appeal rather than premium natural formulations.

Ingredients

Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate,Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 47005, CI 18050

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