Works for
CleansingCocamide methyl mea, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“My Essential Body Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 6 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~7.4–9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLauryl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
Cocamide mea~1.3–1.6%
Cocamide methyl mea~1.1–1.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractTetrasodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- 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 triglycerideAcer saccharum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolRosa canina flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilWater~0.25–0.45%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mea~0.25–0.5%
Lauryl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolWater~0.25–0.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mea~0.3–0.5%
Lauryl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideAcer saccharum extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extract1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPunica granatum flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamide mea, Cocamide methyl mea, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tetrasodium edta, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acer saccharum extract, Tocopherol, Rosa canina flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Tocopherol, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tetrasodium edta, Saccharum officinarum extract, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acer saccharum extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Punica granatum fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Punica granatum flower extract, Rosa canina flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
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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.
| innisfreeMy Essential Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Kopari BeautyJumbo Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash | AunéaFace Body and Hair Cleansing Gel | maudeWash - pH-balanced body wash and bubble bath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $36.00 | — | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glycerin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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.
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