L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil Versus Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil versus Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil .

Published on March 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

Body Oil French Brand France

Oil French Brand France

Body Oil

Body oil help give your body extra hydration. They should be used after lotions and treatments.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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Ingredient Info

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 16 ingredients

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 16 ingredients

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 16 ingredients

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil 22 ingredients

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Tipa-Laureth Sulfate • Laureth-3 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Parfum • Cocamide Mea • Propylene Glycol • Sorbitan Oleate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Water • Limonene • Coumarin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.

Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.

The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells.

Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.

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