Ethique Lime & Lemongrass Solid Cream Body Cleanser

Ethique Lime & Lemongrass Solid Cream Body Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Lime & Lemongrass Solid Cream Body Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid) 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: decyl glucoside

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~26–39%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~9.6–14.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil—High~0.9–1.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.45–1.1%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~9.6–14.3%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%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
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Stearic acid~26–39%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.6–14.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Kaolin~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Maltodextrin~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Water~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1.6–2.4%
Formula
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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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium isethionate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Cocos nucifera fruit powder~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Mica~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
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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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77288~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Kaolin, Maltodextrin, Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Sodium isethionate, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Dehydroacetic acid, Mica, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Ci 77891, Ci 77288

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