d'Alba WHITE TRUFFLE OIL SERUM BODY CLEANSER 275ML

100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Halal-Friendly* · Microplastic-Free*. Vegan status not confirmed for this SKU — see Conscious and Permissible Formulation below.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data — see the sections below for exactly what was checked.

If your skin has felt tight or ashy after showering in Mauritius's hard water and heat, this cleanser's job is to wash away sweat and sebum while leaving an oil-serum residue behind — it will not fix an underlying skin condition like eczema or keratosis pilaris on its own.

Pros: weakly-acidic formula close to skin's natural pH; rich, gentle lather reported by reviewers; marketed 8-oil blend for a moisturizing rinse-off feel; doubles as a light exfoliation-free daily nourishing wash.

Caveats: contains a trace, undisclosed amount of Retinol that triggers this store's pregnancy safety notice regardless of the low concentration; vegan status is not confirmed due to an ambiguous "Collagen Extract" entry; marketed as free of "sulfates" while its lead surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) is a closely related but chemically distinct sulfonate — worth knowing if you specifically avoid that ingredient class.

In Mauritius heat, body sweat and sebum are your skin doing its job, not dirt to be scrubbed away aggressively — showering with a harsh, high-pH soap more than once or twice a day strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH roughly 4.5-5.5) and can trigger compensatory dryness or, on oilier body areas like the back and chest, reactive oiliness.

This cleanser's weakly-acidic pH (brand-stated 5.5-6.5) and oil-serum-forward formula are designed to cleanse without pushing skin far past its natural range, leaving a light nourishing film from its 8-oil blend rather than a squeaky-clean strip.

Classification: YELLOW (fine from early teens with guidance). The formula contains a trace, undisclosed amount of Retinol positioned at the very end of its ingredient list — this is not a treatment-strength retinoid product, but because retinoids are generally not recommended for prepubescent skin and any leftover residue could theoretically transfer to a parent's or sibling's skin via a shared towel, supervise first-time use for a younger household member and consider a retinol-free alternative (see below) for children specifically.

Step 1 — When: Any shower, AM or PM.
Step 2 — How much: A generous amount on a shower sponge, loofah, or hands to work up a lather.
Step 3 — How: Massage over wet body, focusing on areas prone to sweat/sebum buildup, rinse thoroughly.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Wet body thoroughly with lukewarm water → 2. d'Alba White Truffle Oil Serum Body Cleanser on a sponge or hands, lather and massage → 3. Rinse thoroughly → 4. Pat (don't rub) dry → 5. Body lotion or oil while skin is still slightly damp, to lock in the cleanser's oil-serum residue.

In Mauritius's humid mornings, applying a lotion within a few minutes of towel-drying helps trap the water this cleanser leaves on skin rather than letting it evaporate.

1. Rinse off sweat/sunscreen/sand from the day → 2. d'Alba Body Cleanser, lather and massage → 3. Rinse thoroughly → 4. Pat dry → 5. A richer night-time body cream or oil, since overnight is when body moisturizers get the longest uninterrupted contact time.

Technique + why: massage rather than scrub vigorously — this is a cleansing-and-nourishing product, not an exfoliant, and vigorous scrubbing can undercut the gentle, moisturizing intent of the oil-serum formula.

Required skin state: wet skin, to help the surfactants lather evenly.

If-Then: if skin still feels tight after towel-drying, follow up with a body lotion within a few minutes rather than assuming the cleanser has failed — some tightness after any rinse-off cleanser in hard water is normal and is addressed at the moisturizing step, not the cleansing step.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

The full 16-step AM / 14-step PM facial skincare map that Adilsons uses across its catalog is built for face-and-neck routines and does not directly apply to a body cleanser — a body-care shower routine is its own, much shorter sequence. For this product, the relevant sequence is: Body Cleanser (this product) → Pat dry → Body Lotion/Cream/Oil (while skin is still slightly damp) → Optional body mist or fragrance layer. The full facial skincare encyclopedia is reproduced on Adilsons' facial product listings for anyone building both a face and body routine at once.

As a rinse-off cleanser, this is the first, washed-out step of a body-care routine — nothing is "layered" under it. The correct order after this product is: pat dry → body lotion or cream (water-based hydration first, if using a layered routine) → a facial-oil-style body oil last, if used, to seal.

PROCEED IF: you want a nourishing, weakly-acidic daily body wash and are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; you have no known sensitivity to the fragrance or the botanical extracts listed.

PAUSE IF: you have an active, undiagnosed rash or broken skin — see a doctor before introducing a new fragranced cleanser to that area.

STOP/CONSULT IF: you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding (see the Retinol notice above); you have a diagnosed ragweed-family allergy (see Cross-Reactivity below); or you are undergoing cancer treatment (see Oncology section below).

Primary targets: Daily dryness and tightness after showering (oil-serum nourishing cleanse); dull-feeling body skin (Trufferol antioxidant complex, marketed brightening/radiance framing).

Secondary benefits: a pleasant citrus-herbal scent as part of the daily shower experience.

What this product cannot do: it cannot treat diagnosed eczema, psoriasis, or keratosis pilaris; it cannot deliver meaningful retinoid-strength skin renewal at the trace concentration present; it cannot replace a dedicated body lotion for genuinely dry skin.

Same-Brand Body Routine: This cleanser — daily wash step. d'Alba White Truffle Aromatic Body Mist Serum 180ml — a lightweight leave-on hydration/glow layer after towel-drying, continuing the same white-truffle story from wash to finish.

Cleanse + Seal: This cleanser → SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion 200ml — a lightweight, leave-on body lotion to seal in moisture after towel-drying (note: this lotion contains its own low-dose BHA/AHA, so it is a treatment step, not a plain moisturizer — read its own listing before combining with other body actives).

Adilsons also currently carries a pre-built 2-piece bundle pairing this exact cleanser with the White Truffle Aromatic Body Mist Serum — see d'Alba 2-Piece White Truffle Body Care Set if you'd rather buy both together.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a calcium-stearate film on skin after any cleanser, contributing to the tight, "chalky" feeling some people notice post-shower — following with a lotion within a few minutes helps counteract this regardless of which cleanser you use.

*This ingredient appears below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect.

Full INCI List (as retrieved): Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Collagen Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Titanium Dioxide, Panthenol, Tributyl Citrate, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Glucose, Mannose, Ceramide NP, Retinol, Parfum.

Fairy dusting callout: Retinol* (see footnote above) — its position at the very end of the list, immediately before Parfum, is the strongest available signal that it is a trace, marketing-oriented inclusion rather than a treatment-strength dose. This does not remove the pregnancy caution above, which applies to any disclosed retinoid regardless of concentration.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate (a UV-stabilizer/preservative-booster type ingredient); Disodium EDTA as a chelating agent.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) — brand/retailer copy describes the scent as citrus-herbal.

Intensity: Moderate during use, dissipating after rinsing.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the eight core EU-named allergens (Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, etc.) is individually named in the retrieved INCI, but the formula lists generic "Parfum" with no breakdown, plus Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, a natural source of some of these compounds. Treat this as an open question rather than a confirmed absence.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Parfum" may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-free — no ethanol or denatured alcohol identified in the declared ingredient list.

Ragweed-family allergy: This cleanser contains Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) in both extract and oil form. If you have a diagnosed ragweed-family allergy, Calendula carries a documented cross-reactivity risk — patch test on the inner arm before full-body use, or avoid if your ragweed reaction has been severe.

Halal Status: Halal-Friendly*.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation and no porcine-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan Status: Not confirmed — no badge applied.

The declared INCI lists "Collagen Extract" without a plant or marine source name attached. This store's own past research on a different d'Alba product (the Professional Repairing Hair Perfume Serum) found that d'Alba does use genuinely animal-derived collagen in at least one product in its line. Brand/retailer marketing calls this specific cleanser "vegan," but given that precedent, we are not repeating that claim as self-assessed fact without a clearer source ingredient name. If vegan certification matters to you for this product, we recommend contacting the brand directly or choosing a SKU with an explicitly plant-sourced or certified-vegan ingredient list.

Cruelty-Free Status: Uncertified.

*Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — Acrylates Copolymer is a synthetic thickener/stabilizer, not a microplastic under the EU solid-particle definition.

MFDS Classification: Not independently confirmed; treated as a general cosmetic body cleanser.

"Dermatologist-tested" claim: The brand and Adilsons' own prior listing describe the product as dermatologically tested for irritation and suitable for all skin types.*

*Brand claims "Dermatologist Tested" but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed.

"Sulfate-free" claim: Marketing copy describes the product as free of harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones, and sulfates. The lead surfactant we found, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, is chemically an olefin sulfonate, not a classic sulfate (like Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate) — a genuine, different chemical class, but close enough in name that we're stating the distinction plainly rather than repeating "sulfate-free" as an unqualified fact.

Evidence Confidence: Marketing-Only* for the dermatologist-tested and headline nourishing claims — no independently verifiable dataset was found.

FA safety: FA-Conditional. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil are all commonly-flagged Malassezia-feeding oils — relevance is reduced for a rinse-off body product versus a leave-on facial one, but body-acne-prone users (especially on the chest/back) may still want to monitor their skin.

Assessment: Not applicable in the facial-skincare pilling sense — this is a rinse-off product with nothing layered under it.

Color baseline: Expect a consistent, lightly opaque liquid; a marked color shift or an off, rancid smell replacing the citrus-herbal scent suggests the oils in the formula have begun to oxidize.

Storage: Keep the bottle closed and out of direct sun in a hot bathroom, which accelerates oil oxidation and preservative breakdown in Mauritius's climate.

Spoilage signs: rancid smell, visible separation that doesn't remix, or a change in lather quality. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to the inner forearm, leave on for the normal shower dwell time, rinse, and check after 24 hours for redness, itching, or irritation before full-body use.

72-hour barrier reset (if reaction occurs): STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser and a plain moisturizer. No acids, retinoids, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care.

Pregnancy alternative: ROUND LAB Baby Mild Top to Toe Wash 300ml — a fragrance-gentle, retinoid-free rinse-off wash formulated for sensitive use, verified in-stock as a safer alternative during pregnancy or nursing.

1. Using it as a facial cleanser — it is formulated and priced for body use, with a different (higher) fragrance load than most facial cleansers. 2. Skipping a follow-up body lotion, then blaming the cleanser for tightness that hard water and towel-drying also contribute to. 3. Not patch testing despite a known ragweed or fragrance sensitivity. 4. Using it during pregnancy without checking the Retinol content first. 5. Assuming "sulfate-free" marketing means completely free of any related surfactant class — it uses a different but related sulfonate surfactant instead.

Overuse threshold: Daily or twice-daily use is reasonable given the gentle formula; there's no established benefit to more frequent washing, and doing so increases dryness risk regardless of how mild the cleanser is.

Usage math: A 275ml bottle at a coin-to-palm-size amount per shower yields roughly 25-35 uses for a single daily full-body wash.

Lifespan: At once-daily use, that is roughly 4-5 weeks; at twice-daily use, roughly 2-3 weeks. Using far more than needed per shower shortens this proportionally without improving the clean.

Reorder timing: Consider reordering when the bottle is about one-quarter full to allow for shipping time.

This cleanser is the washing step of a body-care routine — pairing it with a follow-up lotion or mist finishes what it starts, since a rinse-off product alone cannot provide all-day hydration.

1. d'Alba White Truffle Oil Serum Body Cleanser (this product) — lather, massage, rinse. 2. Pat dry. 3. d'Alba White Truffle Aromatic Body Mist Serum 180ml — spray onto damp skin for lightweight, same-brand leave-on hydration.

If you are pregnant or nursing, use the ROUND LAB Baby Mild alternative linked in the Safety section above instead of this product. If your chest or back is breakout-prone, consider washing those specific areas with a lighter, oil-free cleanser and reserving this richer formula for drier areas like arms and legs.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this cleanser, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

This cleanser is a good nourishing daily choice for dry-to-normal body skin without a pregnancy or retinol concern. If your situation is different, one of these verified in-catalog alternatives may fit better:

For pregnancy-safe, fragrance-gentle daily use: ROUND LAB Baby Mild Top to Toe Wash 300ml — choose this if you are pregnant, nursing, or simply prefer a retinoid-free, gentle formula.

Alternatives: ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato 6.0 Top to Toe Wash 500ml (fragrance-free, ceramide-focused, better fit for very sensitive or eczema-prone skin); ILLIYOON Ultra Repair Deep Moisture Wash 500ml (another gentle, barrier-focused option); SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 400g (better fit if body acne/texture, not general dryness, is your main concern).

Choose *d'Alba Body Cleanser* over *ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato 6.0* if you want a richer, fragranced, oil-forward wash and are not pregnant/nursing or fragrance-sensitive: the d'Alba formula's 8-oil blend and Trufferol complex give it a more indulgent, scented shower experience, while ILLIYOON's formula is fragrance-free and built purely around ceramide barrier support.

If you match: non-pregnant, no fragrance sensitivity, want an indulgent daily wash — this d'Alba cleanser is worth choosing. Do not upgrade to this product (stick with ILLIYOON or ROUND LAB instead) if you are pregnant, nursing, or specifically avoid retinoids and fragrance in body products.

This product's PRIMARY function is: nourishing daily body cleansing with a scented, oil-forward finish. You do NOT need this if you already own a body wash you like and aren't drawn specifically to the white-truffle/oil-serum positioning — finish your current bottle first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if run alongside another rich, oil-forward body wash (same role, different branding). Marginal Benefit if switching from a stripping bar soap for scalp/skin-comfort reasons similar to the shampoo's Over-Cleansing Cycle logic above.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick checks for this SKU: confirm the batch code is printed clearly on the bottle base, the pump/flip-cap seal is intact on first opening, and the Korean-and-English label text is sharp and correctly spelled — see the Authenticity page above for the full verification process.

d'Alba is a Korean beauty brand (Bmonument Co., Ltd., founded 2016 in Seoul) built around Italian white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) extract sourced from Alba, Piedmont, combined with Korean cosmetic formulation. Its bodycare extension, including this cleanser and its companion Aromatic Body Mist Serum, carries the same Trufferol antioxidant story from the brand's flagship facial skincare line into the shower and beyond.

The brand positions itself around a "skin gourmet" sensory philosophy — a luxury-ingredient story paired with everyday-usable, gentle formulations rather than clinical-strength treatment actives, which fits this cleanser's positioning as a nourishing daily wash rather than a dermatological treatment.

Paraphrased from aggregated reviews (iHerb, Walmart, Amazon US). Individual results may vary.

Positive: Reviewers describe the scent as pleasant and the lather as rich, noting that "a little goes a long way." One reviewer highlighted that it felt gentle and luxurious on sensitive, dry skin.

Positive (moisture): Multiple reviewers reported that the cleanser left skin feeling clean and refreshed without the stripped, tight feeling some body washes leave behind.

Our research did not surface a clearly critical review for this exact SKU at the time of writing — that is a gap in what we found, not a claim that no one dislikes it.

Sustainability: The plastic bottle is recyclable in Mauritius — rinse before placing in recycling.

Is this safe to use during pregnancy?
No — it contains a trace amount of Retinol, and this store's policy treats any disclosed retinoid as pregnancy-contraindicated. Choose the ROUND LAB Baby Mild alternative linked above instead.

Is it really sulfate-free?
Its lead surfactant, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, is chemically a sulfonate, a related but distinct class from classic sulfates like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate — the marketing claim is technically defensible but easy to misread if you're specifically avoiding "sulfate" ingredients by name.

Is it vegan?
We can't confirm this — the ingredient list includes an undifferentiated "Collagen Extract" with no plant/marine source named, and this brand has used genuine animal-derived collagen in at least one other product. We are not applying a vegan badge to this SKU pending clearer sourcing information.

Will it cause body breakouts?
The oil blend includes several ingredients commonly flagged for fungal-acne sensitivity. Most users tolerate it fine on a rinse-off body wash, but if your chest/back are breakout-prone, monitor those areas or choose a lighter alternative for them specifically.

Can I use this on my face?
It is formulated and marketed as a body cleanser, with a stronger fragrance load than most facial cleansers — we'd recommend keeping it to body use only.

Trufferol

d'Alba's brand-named complex combining Italian white truffle extract with Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Fairy Dusting

Marketing practice of including an actively-promoted ingredient at such a low concentration (often signaled by its position at the end of an INCI list) that it has little to no measurable effect.

Sulfonate vs. Sulfate

Related but chemically distinct surfactant classes; a "sulfate-free" claim does not necessarily mean free of all sulfonate-type surfactants.

Acid Mantle

The skin's naturally slightly acidic protective film (roughly pH 4.5-5.5) that helps keep out irritants and regulate moisture.

Ceramide

A lipid naturally found in skin that helps form the skin barrier and retain moisture.

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Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

Source of Truth: This is a quick snapshot. If anything differs, the policy pages are final.

Store Policies: For the most up-to-date information, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Best for: non-pregnant, non-nursing users with dry-to-normal body skin who want a richer, scented, oil-forward daily wash and don't have a fragrance or ragweed sensitivity.

Key benefits: weakly-acidic pH close to skin's natural range; marketed 8-oil blend for a nourishing rinse-off feel; pleasant citrus-herbal scent reported by reviewers; Halal-friendly self-assessment.

Keep in mind: contains a trace, undisclosed amount of Retinol that makes it unsuitable during pregnancy/nursing under this store's safety policy; vegan status is not confirmed; "sulfate-free" marketing is technically accurate but uses a closely related sulfonate surfactant.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This cleanser contains added Parfum and a trace amount of Retinol — both are worth flagging to an oncology care team, since treatment-sensitized skin can react more strongly to fragrance, and retinoids are generally avoided during active cancer treatment regardless of concentration.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.