Beekman 1802 Honeyed Grapefruit Hand & Body Wash

Beekman 1802 Honeyed Grapefruit Hand & Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Honeyed Grapefruit Hand & Body Wash”
Source: Beekman

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum) 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, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~9.8–12%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~5.6–6.8%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~2.3–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Geranium maculatum extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 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~9.8–12%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~5.6–6.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.6–0.85%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
Juniperus communis fruit extractBerry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.5–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.8–12%
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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Decyl glucoside~5.6–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.3–4%
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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Xanthan gum~2.3–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprae lac~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Geranium maculatum extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

More about Ci 16035
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Caprae lac, Geranium maculatum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 15985, Ci 16035

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Beekman 1802 Honeyed Grapefruit Hand & Body Wash
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