ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Body Lotion

ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Body Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
11 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“A beautifully light daily body lotion with Shea Butter and Almond Oil to moisturise, nourish and soften the skin.”
Source: Espa UK

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.7–2.1%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2–2.5%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.2–5.2%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.65–1%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.4–2.9%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~3.1–3.8%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~4.5–5.5%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.5–0.75%
C12-16 alcohols· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture~1.2–1.5%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
16 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 14 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.9–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.25–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha arvensis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Cymbopogon nardus oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Jasminum officinale flower extractFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.5–5.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.2–5.2%est.
C12-16 alcoholsHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's textureMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~4.5–5.5%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.7–2.1%est.
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.15–0.25%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.4–2.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.65–1%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~4.5–5.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.1–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~2–2.5%
Key active
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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C12-16 alcohols~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture

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Limonene~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.65–1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Sucrose cocoate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Palmitic acid~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Abies sibirica oil~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

More about Litsea cubeba fruit oil
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Citral~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Dipteryx odorata seed extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 alcohols, Limonene, Glyceryl stearate se, Sucrose cocoate, Xanthan gum, Palmitic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Phytic acid, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Abies sibirica oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citral, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Tocopherol, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Sodium hydroxide

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