Australian Bodycare Body Lotion

Australian Bodycare Body Lotion

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Suitable for all skin types, this moisturising body cream helps to hydrate, nourish and soothe while alleviating regions of soreness and dryness.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: isopropyl myristate, cetyl palmitate.

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~3.7–5.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4.1%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~2.1–3.2%
AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.55–1.25%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.2–7.9%
Dibutyl adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Lactic Acid Esters work to maintain an even skin tone while Bisabolol and Allantoin soothe irritation.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.7–5.5%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~1.7–2.6%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.5–1.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl stearate~5.2–7.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl myristate~3.7–5.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetyl palmitate~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Isostearyl isostearate~1.7–2.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Triethanolamine~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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4-terpineol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Allantoin~0.55–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Bisabolol~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Ceteareth-20~0.5–1.1%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Distarch phosphate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Carbomer~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol isostearate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dibutyl adipate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Beheneth-10~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Cetyl palmitate, Isostearyl isostearate, Triethanolamine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, 4-terpineol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ceteareth-20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Distarch phosphate, Carbomer, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylene glycol isostearate, Dibutyl adipate, Beheneth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Limonene, Linalool

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