Bulldog Original Shower Gel

Bulldog Original Shower Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Original Shower Gel”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate) 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, coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~5.8–7.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.4%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.5–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.8–7.1%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.4–5.4%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~1.6–1.9%est.
Coriandrum sativum seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Menthol—High~0.35–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~6.9–8.4%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.5–3%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.9–8.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Coco-glucoside~5.8–7.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3%
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~2–2.4%
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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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Mentha piperita oil~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Ocimum basilicum oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Menthol~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
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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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Limonene~0.2–0.35%
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~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Mentha piperita oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Menthol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol

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