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Le Petit Marseillais

Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac

body wash · 250 ml · Body

Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Citronellol) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • No 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 Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 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. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineLifts oil and dirt from skin and hairBuilds a soft, creamy foamA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium 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…
  5. 5GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Syringa Vulgaris Flower Extract
  7. 7Glycol DistearateAdds a soft, pearly shimmerHelps stabilize creams and lotionsGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  8. 8Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseThickens water-based formulas and gelsHelps ingredients stay evenly mixedA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
  9. 9Citric 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…
  10. 10Sodium HydroxideRaises pH in cleansers and creamsNeutralizes acidic ingredients in formulasSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  11. 11Sodium 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…
  12. 12Potassium SorbateStops mold and yeast from growingKeeps water-based formulas fresh longerPotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  13. 13ParfumAdds 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
  14. 14CitronellolGives products a fresh, rose-like scentBlends with other fragrance notesCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and… Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3574661578224, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#13)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitronellol (#14)
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 Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac fragrance-free?

No. Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac contains Parfum (ingredient 13 of 14).

Does Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Cream Lilac pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 13:01 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.