ESPA Essentials Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Essentials Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium chloride~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCoconut acid~1.7–2.1%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.4–1.7%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.7–1.05%
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.55–0.8%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateSodium isethionate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Betaine, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Coconut acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Sodium isethionate, Linalool, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene, Parfum, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ESPAEssentials Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | AMELIORATEIntensive Hand Cleanser | Medix 5.5Vitamin C + Niacinamide | NeutrogenaShower/Bath Gel Ocean Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | $17.99 | $17.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Niacinamide | Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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