Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle Scrub Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, caprylic acid, capryloyl glycine, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxystearic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, undecylenoyl glycine) 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
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gentle Scrub Body Wash”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.5–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidSodium lauroyl glycinate~2.5–3%
Sodium lauroyl isethionate~2.2–2.7%
Sodium chloride~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated soybean oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Parfum~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydrated silica~0.7–1.1%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCapryloyl glycine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineUndecylenoyl glycine~0.45–0.7%
Sodium isethionate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Caprylic acid~0.3–0.55%
Capric acid~0.3–0.55%
Hydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.6%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ci 74160~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Hydrated silica, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Stearic acid, Capryloyl glycine, Undecylenoyl glycine, Sodium isethionate, Palmitic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Caprylic acid, Capric acid, Hydroxystearic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 74160
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DoveGentle Scrub Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | Love, Beauty & PlanetLove Beauty and Planet Majestic Moisture Shower Gel | CetaphilGentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser | NiveaFrangipani and Oil Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | $11.28 | — | — | $6.98−$4.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Salicylic Acid | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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