Beauty Comparison
Le Petit Marseillais Gel Douche

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Le Petit Marseillais

Gel Douche

moisturizer · 400 ml · Skincare

Le Petit Marseillais Gel Douche is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 12-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Citronellol. [PR-0003676]) 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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Gel Douche

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

12 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. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
  7. 7Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  8. 8Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  9. 9Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  11. 11ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  12. 12Citronellol. [PR-0003676]Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3574661561905, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#11)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitronellol. [PR-0003676] (#12)
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 Gel Douche fragrance-free?

No. Le Petit Marseillais Gel Douche contains Parfum (ingredient 11 of 12).

Does Le Petit Marseillais Gel Douche contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Le Petit Marseillais Gel Douche good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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