Bronnley Lemon and Neroli Body Wash

Bronnley Lemon and Neroli Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Lemon and Neroli Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.1–7.4%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.2–2.7%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.3%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.5–1.9%
Bis-peg/ppg-20/20 dimethiconeEffect: High~0.95–1.15%
Peg-55 propylene glycol oleateEffect: High~0.7–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.1–7.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.4%
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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Glycerin~3.1–3.7%
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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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Polysorbate 20~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Bis-peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.7–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate
Propylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Limonene~0.45–0.7%
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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Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Linalool~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Bht~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Magnesium nitrate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Ci 19140~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Bis-peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Disodium edta, Linalool, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Bht, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Magnesium nitrate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 19140

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