J.R. Watkins

J.R. Watkins Cleansing Rosewater Hand Elixir

Name: J.R. Watkins - Cleansing Rosewater Hand Elixir
Brand: J.R. Watkins

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Xanthan gum, Glyceryl oleate citrate

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Cleansing Rosewater Hand Elixir”

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 (glyceryl oleate citrate, xanthan gum) 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.

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1–1.5%

Glyceryl oleate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

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~7.6–11.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.05–0.15%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.1%est.

Glyceryl oleate citrateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Comedogenic

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None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sd-40

Not recognized

Alcohol~7.6–11.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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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Cetearyl nonanoate~3.9–5.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Xanthan gum~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glyceryl oleate citrate~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Calendula officinalis extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Opuntia tuna

Not recognized

Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract

Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Alcohol, Cetearyl nonanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl glucoside, Calendula officinalis extract, Unknown, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Rosa damascena extract

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	J.R. WatkinsCleansing Rosewater Hand ElixirYOUR PRODUCT	SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol	BiodermaAbcderm Cleansing Milk	BarrLiquid Hand Soap
Match	—	30%	30%	29%
Price	$8.96	$34.30+$25.34	$12.96+$4.00	$38.00+$29.04
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	1 of 5
Key difference	—	Prickly Pear Seed Oil	Mineral Oil	Tea Extract
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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J.R. WatkinsCleansing Rosewater Hand Elixir

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