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Palmolive Olive Shower Gel

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Palmolive

Olive Shower Gel

body wash · 500 ml · Body

Palmolive Olive Shower Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronello. Geraniol) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

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

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Key ingredients in Olive Shower Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  6. 6ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  7. 7Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
  8. 8Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  9. 9Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  10. 10Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
  11. 11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  13. 13Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  14. 14Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  15. 15Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  16. 16Sine Adipe LacLikely skimmed milk, since its name means 'milk without fat' in Latin; it adds mild…
  17. 17Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
  18. 18Alpha-Isomethyl lonone
  19. 19Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Citronello. GeraniolLabelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24CI 19140
  25. 25CI 42090Blue 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/8718951202795, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#6)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsButylphenyl Methylpropional (#19), Citronello. Geraniol (#20), Hexyl Cinnamal (#21), Limonene (#22), Linalool (#23)
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 Palmolive Olive Shower Gel fragrance-free?

No. Palmolive Olive Shower Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 6 of 25).

Does Palmolive Olive Shower Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Palmolive Olive Shower Gel pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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