Jo Malone London Amber and Lavender Body and Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Amber and Lavender Body and Hand Wash”
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.
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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauramidopropyl betaine~5.3–6.5%
Parfum~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCeteth-20~1.7–2%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCaffeine~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSucrose~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePolyquaternium-7~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 20~0.5–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.15–0.25%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Evernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.1–0.15%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Ceteth-20, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caffeine, Sucrose, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Amyl cinnamal, Evernia prunastri extract, Eugenol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Jo Malone LondonAmber and Lavender Body and Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | SVRSpirial 24H Deodorizing Cleansing Gel | AvèneBody Gentle Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $3.07 | $15.99 | $22.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Kaolin | Coco-Betaine | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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