Jack Black Turbo Wash Energising Cleanser for Hair & Body

Jack Black Turbo Wash Energising Cleanser for Hair & Body

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Turbo Wash Energising Cleanser for Hair & Body”
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, glycol stearate, lauryl glucoside, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6–7.4%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~2.8–3.4%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.3%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.25–0.45%
Glycol stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.45%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~10–12%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6–7.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.8–2.2%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Ocimum basilicum leaf extractUsed as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Thymus vulgaris leaf extractPlant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Juniperus communis fruit extractBerry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.45–0.7%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.4–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–12%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.4%
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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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Lauryl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Ocimum basilicum leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties

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Camellia sinensis extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.45–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

More about Laminaria digitata extract
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Helianthus annuus extract~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 butter
Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
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 extract
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Thymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extract
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate
Hydrolyzed jojoba protein~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
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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Glycol stearate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycol distearate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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C18-26 olefin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about C18-26 olefin
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyquaternium-7~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Parfum, Lauryl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Arnica montana flower extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed jojoba protein, Panthenol, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Glycol stearate, Glycol distearate, C18-26 olefin, Citric acid, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Sodium phytate, Sodium chloride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool

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