Irish Spring Gear Body Wash Exfoliating
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Gear Body Wash Exfoliating”
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 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gear Body Wash Exfoliating”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoinMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAcrylates copolymer~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol distearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinHydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilLaureth-4~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Sodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSilica~0.3–0.5%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 16035~0.05%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Dmdm hydantoin, Hydrogenated castor oil, Laureth-4, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Tetrasodium edta, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Citric acid, Silica, Iron oxides, Ci 16035, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Irish SpringGear Body Wash ExfoliatingYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoSkin Relief Body Wash | CetaphilUltra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 39% |
| Price | — | $10.59 | $25.22 | $3.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Panthenol | Kaolin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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