Esker Firming Body Wash

Esker Firming Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Firming Body Wash”
Source: Bluemercury

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.9–10.3%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.4–8.2%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~4.4–6.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.9–10.3%est.
Lavandula angustifolia waterUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.9%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.4–2.1%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.9–10.3%
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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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~5.4–8.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4.4–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Lavandula angustifolia water~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anthemis nobilis flower water~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Rosa canina seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Panthenol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia water, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Phenoxyethanol

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