BYOMA Brightening Body Wash

BYOMA Brightening Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Brightening Body Wash”
Source: Sephora CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, coconut acid, hydroxypropyl guar, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~10–12.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.6–6.8%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~2.5–3.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxypropyl guarEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions~0.2–0.4%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.2–0.35%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.2–0.35%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Niacinamide, Azelaic acid
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, niacinamide. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~1.8–2.2%
Azelaic acidHeroEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~1.1–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 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
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~10–12.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.6–6.8%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~2.5–3.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Hydroxypropyl guarUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsionsMedium~0.2–0.4%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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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~10–12.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.6–6.8%
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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Sodium chloride~3.1–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.5–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Niacinamide~1.8–2.2%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Betaine~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Azelaic acid~1.1–1.3%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneExfoliation

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Glycerin~0.65–0.95%
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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Rhamnose~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glucomannan~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Beta-carotene~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Polyglycerin-6~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Xylitylglucoside~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Xylitol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Glucuronic acid~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Glucose~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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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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Hydroxypropyl guar~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Dihydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Coco-glucoside~0.2–0.35%
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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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
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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Coconut acid~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Niacinamide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betaine, Azelaic acid, Sodium benzoate, Glycerin, Rhamnose, Glucomannan, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Polyglycerin-6, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Glucuronic acid, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl guar, Dihydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Coco-glucoside, Geraniol, Limonene, Coconut acid

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