ESPA Essentials Geranium and Petitgrain Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 10 moreWorks
“A beautifully light, daily body lotion with Shea Butter and Almond Oil to moisturise, nourish and soften the skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC12-16 alcohols~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGlyceryl stearate se~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSucrose cocoate~0.5–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPalmitic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilSclerotium gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumGeraniol~0.3–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Benzoic acid~0.3–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.3%
Farnesol~0.1–0.25%
Tocopherol~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 TocopherolMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 alcohols, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Glyceryl stearate se, Sucrose cocoate, Xanthan gum, Palmitic acid, Lecithin, Cymbopogon martini oil, Sclerotium gum, Geraniol, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Phytic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Parfum, Citral, Farnesol, Tocopherol, Moringa oleifera seed oil, 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 Geranium and Petitgrain Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | KORRESPeach Blossom Body Smoothing Milk | The Body ShopAlmond Milk & Honey Soothing & Restoring Body Lotion | BiosecureMoisturising Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $19.07 | $14.22 | $18.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Dimethicone | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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