Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 8 moreCan be harsh
“Rosemary Lave Body Cleanser”
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, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy24 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–13%
- 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 sulfonateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDecyl glucoside~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePpg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~1.7–2%
Acrylates copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- 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 copolymerParfum~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGlycol distearate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Propanediol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauryl glucoside~0.6–0.85%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilXylityl sesquicaprylate~0.45–0.65%
Phenylpropanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractCocamide mipa~0.35–0.65%
- 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 mipaTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateMyristyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCrocus sativus flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
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%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl glucoside, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glycol distearate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Xylityl sesquicaprylate, Phenylpropanol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cocamide mipa, Tocopherol, Citrus grandis seed extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Myristyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Crocus sativus flower extract, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| EpicurenRosemary Lave Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoDaily Moisturising Body Wash | SanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Shower Gel | Kopari BeautyJumbo Santal Hydrating Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $14.52 | $5.99−$8.53 | $6.00−$8.52 | $36.00+$21.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Lactic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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