Byredo Lost Rose Hand Wash

Byredo Lost Rose Hand Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A gentle yet nourishing hand wash scented with rose that cleanses hands.”
Source: Bluemercury

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~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–2.7%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.9–2.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.95–1.15%
Peg-55 propylene glycol oleateEffect: High~0.7–1%
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycolEffect: High~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 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~11–13%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~4.7–5.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–2.7%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.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.65%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~0.5–0.7%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~0.5–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.01–0.05%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 agent2/5~11–13%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~11–13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Parfum~4.7–5.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
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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Xylitol~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
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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Ppg-26-buteth-26~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dipropylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.7–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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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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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Benzyl salicylate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Sodium chloride~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.5–0.7%
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

More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Bht~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
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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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 60730~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 60730
Ci 14700~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Parfum, Glycerin, Xylitol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium chloride, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Disodium edta, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citric acid, Bht, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Ci 19140, Ci 60730, Ci 14700

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Key difference—PanthenolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDecyl Glucoside
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