The Award-Winning Shower Oil That Beauty Insiders Are Raving About
It's a cult-favorite for a reason.
by Kyla Villena
Published on Nov 7, 2025
For the Preview Beauty Awards 2025, we turned to over 100 beauty insiders—seeking the products they’ve trusted, finished, and repurchased time and again. Leading the bodycare category is a cult favorite: the L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil.
Why Beauty Insiders Are Raving About L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Makeup artist Thazzia Falek referred to it as “a daily indulgence that softens and scents the skin beautifully.” Her fellow makeup artist, Paul Unating, echoed these sentiments, saying it’s “the best shower oil ever!” Debunking misconceptions on using oils, Paul also emphasized that this one’s “easy to rinse off.”
Content creators echoed the praise. Fragheads like CJ (better known as @xianchva) and Andrea Ferma both agreed that the Almond Shower Oil is a staple in any routine. CJ described it as so moisturizing that it “makes lotion optional,” while Andrea noted that it “leaves the skin supple.” And in true fragrance-lover fashion, the content creator added that it “has a scent that lingers just enough without [being] overpowering.”
Its scent remains one of the product’s most celebrated qualities. Camille Co— content creator and founder of Ckin Collective—put it plainly: “Nothing smells better.” Dermatologist Benett Joyce Gloriani agrees, noting that the fragrance enhances the experience, alongside the oil’s ability to make showers feel luxurious and leave skin silky soft. “I bathe with this every day before bed,” she shares with Preview.
Beauty content creator Kai Javier credits the shower oil as one of the reasons she genuinely looks forward to bathing. Beyond the fact that “it smells divine and makes my shower routine so much better,” she also appreciates its versatility, particularly that it doubles as a shaving oil.
In the same vein, content creator Lierge Perey and Joel Martin Andrade, co-founder and creative director of Issy, also keep the L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil in their regular bodycare rotation.
Why You Should Use a Shower Oil
Created mainly using vegetable oil (like almond), shower oil works beyond the skin’s surface and into its depths, bringing a soft and supple glow from the inside out. It’s equipped with moisturizing assets that make it a true ally of dry and sensitive skin, although it can be used by all skin types.
A shower oil is primarily gentle, but still able to remove dirt and disinfect the skin effectively. Its rich formulation and unctuous texture makes for a nourishing bathing experience that lets you leave the shower with soothed skin and eased body tension. And if you’re wondering how to use it, it fits into your everyday routine just like classic soap. When in contact with water, the oil turns into a light, non-greasy foam that tenderly wanders on your skin.
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Tempted to understand and experience what the rave is all about? The cult-favorite body wash, enriched the powerful hydrators and the delicate scent of sweet almond, is available in the L’Occitane stores located in Central Square, Powerplant Mall, Greenbelt, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila, Newport Mall, Greenhills, Trinoma, and Abreeza. You can find it in select Rustan’s stores, too, and you can shop it online.
The L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil retails for P1900.
Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.