Holika Holika Milky Bubble Hand Wash

Holika Holika Milky Bubble Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Milky Bubble Hand Wash”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, laureth-3, quillaja saponaria bark extract, 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.7–7%
Ammonium laureth sulfateEffect: High~4.1–5%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2–2.5%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.2–1.4%
Laureth-3Effect: High~0.8–1.15%
Quillaja saponaria bark extractEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~10–12%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.7–7%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Menthol—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.65–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Quillaja saponaria bark extractHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%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
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA 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 radicals3/5~0.1–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~10–12%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Ammonium laureth sulfate~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-75~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Coco-glucoside~2–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate
Not recognized
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.2–1.4%
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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Laureth-3~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium sulfate~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Quillaja saponaria bark extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~0.2–0.35%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Menthol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Charcoal powder~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.1–0.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Saccharomyces ferment~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Peg-75, Coco-glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Unknown, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Laureth-3, Sodium sulfate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus limon fruit extract, Menthol, Charcoal powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Saccharomyces ferment

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