Epicuren Discovery Tropical Lave Body Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Tropical Lave Body Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mipa, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycol distearate, lauryl glucoside, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, steareth-4, xylityl sesquicaprylate) 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, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 2 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%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateCocos nucifera oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~1.6–2%
Acrylates copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlycol distearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSteareth-4~0.9–1.15%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePsidium guajava fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractPassiflora incarnata flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXylityl sesquicaprylate~0.3–0.6%
Phenylpropanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolStearyl citrate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Propanediol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauryl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamide mipa~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Beta-carotene~0.2–0.35%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCrocus sativus flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Acrylates copolymer, Glycol distearate, Steareth-4, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Mangifera indica seed extract, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Parfum, Xylityl sesquicaprylate, Phenylpropanol, Stearyl citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Cocamide mipa, Carica papaya fruit extract, Beta-carotene, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Citrus grandis seed extract, Citric acid, Crocus sativus flower extract
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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.
| Epicuren DiscoveryTropical Lave Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaCertified Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and Aloe | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | Tree To TubUltra Gentle Body Wash for Very Sensitive Skin - Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $14.52 | $20.00+$5.48 | $33.67+$19.15 | $17.99+$3.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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