AXE Body Wash Phoenix

AXE Body Wash Phoenix

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Body Wash Phoenix”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfateEffect: High~9–13.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.9–5.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.9–5.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–1%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.1%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate~9–13.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
Formula
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Parfum~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Lactic acid~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Ppg-9~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Saccharide isomerate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Ppg-9, Saccharide isomerate, Ci 42090, Ci 17200

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Walgreens16 fl oz
$5.99
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$23.96
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