Caswell-Massey Lilac Bath Soap

Caswell-Massey Lilac Bath Soap

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium palmate, Sodium cocoate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Lilac Bath Soap”
Source: SmallFlower

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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.

Sodium palmateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~25–38%
Sodium cocoateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~8.1–12.1%
Sodium palm kernelateEffect: High~3.5–5.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Amyl cinnamal—High~0.45–1.05%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.4–0.95%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl cinnamateFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Sodium palmateWorks as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~25–38%est.
Sodium cocoateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~8.1–12.1%est.
Tetrasodium etidronateHelps stabilize the productMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Sodium palmate~25–38%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium cocoate~8.1–12.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium palm kernelate~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Water~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~2–3%
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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Parfum~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydroxycitronellal~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamal~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Isoeugenol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Benzyl benzoate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Pentasodium pentetate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Tetrasodium etidronate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product

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Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Sodium palmate, Sodium cocoate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl cinnamate, Sodium chloride, Titanium dioxide, Pentasodium pentetate, Tetrasodium etidronate, Ci 14700, Ci 17200

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