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Bastide Ambre Soir Artisanal Hand Wash
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Bastide Ambre Soir Artisanal Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoate, Polysorbate 80 + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ambre Soir Artisanal Hand Wash”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, polysorbate 80, potassium cocoate, potassium olivate) 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.

Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.9–7.3%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.9%
Potassium olivateEffect: High~1.5–2.2%
Polyglyceryl-3 caprylateEffect: High~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.5–3.8%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–7.3%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium cocoate~4.9–7.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
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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Parfum~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate 80~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Potassium olivate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocos nucifera oil~1.2–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Polyglyceryl-3 caprylate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Potassium olivate, Cocos nucifera oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, Benzyl alcohol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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