Beauty Comparison
Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc

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Brut

Original Shower Gel 4pc

body wash · 600 ml · Body

Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc is free of drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Linalyl Acetate), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

£14.00at Amazon UK

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Original Shower Gel 4pc

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

20 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateCleans by lifting oil and dirtCreates a rich, bubbly latherSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and… Sulfates
  3. 3Sodium ChlorideThickens shampoos, body washes and cleansersHelps shape the texture of lotionsA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineLifts oil and dirt from skin and hairBuilds a soft, creamy foamA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5ParfumAdds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
  6. 6Citric AcidAdjusts the pH of the formulaBinds metal ions that affect stabilityCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  7. 7Sodium BenzoateHelps stop mold and bacteria growthWorks best in mildly acidic formulasSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  8. 8Benzophenone-4Absorbs ultraviolet lightHelps keep formulas stable in lightBenzophenone-4 is a water-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. Formulators…
  9. 9Sodium LactateDraws water into the skinHelps skin hold on to moistureSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid. It mainly…
  10. 10Sodium SulfateAdjusts thickness of cleansing formulasKeeps surfactant-based textures consistentA simple mineral salt of sodium and sulfate. In skin and hair products, its main job is…
  11. 11Amyl SalicylateAdds a soft, floral scentBlends and rounds out fragrance mixesAmyl Salicylate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient, an ester of salicylic acid, that…
  12. 12Benzyl SalicylateGives a soft, sweet floral smellHelps the scent last longerA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives… Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13CitronellolGives products a fresh, rose-like scentBlends with other fragrance notesCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and… Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14Citrus Limon Peel OilAdds a fresh, citrus scentHelps cover the smell of other ingredientsCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds… Essential oils
  15. 15LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16LinaloolGives products a fresh, floral scentHelps mask the smell of other ingredientsLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare… Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Linalyl AcetateAdds a fresh, floral, herbal scentRounds out blended fragrance notesLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like… Essential oils
  18. 18PineneAdds a fresh, pine-like scentGives a woody, herbal note to blendsA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their… Essential oils
  19. 19CI 15985
  20. 20CI 42090Gives the product a clear blue colorKeeps the shade consistent between batchesBlue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8720665000192, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#5)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Limon Peel Oil (#14), Linalyl Acetate (#17), Pinene (#18)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Salicylate (#12), Citronellol (#13), Limonene (#15), Linalool (#16)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc fragrance-free?

No. Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc contains Parfum (ingredient 5 of 20).

Does Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Brut Original Shower Gel 4pc pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Lactic acid (AHA).

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