ESPA Energising Bath and Body Oil

ESPA Energising Bath and Body Oil

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Enriched with a sumptuous blend of peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary, this uplifting oil works to deeply cleanse and nourish your body.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1–1.5%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%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~23–34%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~4.6–6.9%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~4.6–6.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Irritant · 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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Glycine soja oil~4.6–6.9%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Persea gratissima oil~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%
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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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~1.9–2.8%
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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

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

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citral~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.85–1.3%
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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Linalool~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita oil~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.4–0.9%
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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Beta-carotene~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate
Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Persea gratissima oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citral, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Linalool, Mentha piperita oil, Limonene, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate

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