Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Body & Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 7 moreCan be harsh
“English Pear & Freesia Body & 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 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~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauramidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
Parfum~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-26-buteth-26~2–2.4%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.7–2%
- 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~1.4–1.7%
- 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~1.1–1.4%
- 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 SucrosePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.95–1.15%
Polysorbate 20~0.7–1.05%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Pentylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolyquaternium-7~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Ceteth-20~0.5–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium 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 chlorideMagnesium nitrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 benzoateGeraniol~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Glycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caffeine, Sucrose, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polyquaternium-7, Ceteth-20, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Magnesium nitrate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Jo Malone LondonEnglish Pear & Freesia Body & Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | The Body ShopStrawberry Shower Gel | ThalgoBody Merveille Arctique Arctic Shower Foam | La Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Body & Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $55.00 | $6.00−$49.00 | — | $19.99−$35.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Avobenzone | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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