Ethique Unscented Solid Cream Body Cleanser

Ethique Unscented Solid Cream Body Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·100% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Unscented 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~10–16%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.8–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~10–16%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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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~10–16%
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~5.2–7.7%
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~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Water~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1.3–2%
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~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Sodium isethionate~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Cocos nucifera fruit powder~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Kaolin, Maltodextrin, Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera fruit, Sodium isethionate, Benzyl alcohol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Dehydroacetic acid

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 52 of 54 of 5
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Ethique Unscented Solid Cream Body Cleanser
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