Holika Holika Sparkling Perfumed Body Cleanser
Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“A citrus-scented body cleanser that removes dirts and impurities from your body.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Impatiens balsamina flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.7–11.8%
Sodium laureth sulfate~5.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamide dea~2.2–2.7%
Butylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.6–1.9%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~1.4–1.7%
Sodium chloride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractViola mandshurica flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bergenia ciliata root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Impatiens balsamina flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Impatiens balsamina flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractThymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractArnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gentiana lutea root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- 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 butterOlea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTributyl citrate~0.25–0.4%
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateMica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCi 17200~0.15–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide dea, Butylene glycol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Bergenia ciliata root extract, Impatiens balsamina flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Potassium sorbate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Triethanolamine, Tributyl citrate, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Alcohol, Ci 17200, Ci 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| Holika HolikaSparkling Perfumed Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeMoisturizing body cleanser | WoowooCranberry Cleanse | The Body ShopStrawberry Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $17.48 | — | $4.99−$12.49 | $6.00−$11.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Benzophenone-4 | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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