ESPA Essentials Neroli and Green Mandarin Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Essentials Neroli and Green Mandarin 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 9 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~8.6–10.5%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- 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%
Limonene~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.95–1.15%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.1%
- 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 triglycerideCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilPolyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.45–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateSodium isethionate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilTocopherol~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, Limonene, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Sodium isethionate, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Linalool, Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, 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 Neroli and Green Mandarin Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | AMELIORATEIntensive Hand Cleanser | NursemCaring Hand Wash | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | $13.37 | $34.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Anhydroxylitol | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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