Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Perfume Body Wash - 7 Types”
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, sodium lauryl 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~9.1–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinLauramide dea~2.3–2.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium chloride~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBht~0.55–0.85%
Disodium phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium carbonate~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHouttuynia cordata extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.4–0.65%
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractBellis perennis flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractGardenia florida flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractLeonurus sibiricus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose extract~0.3–0.55%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinNelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.3–0.55%
Linalool~0.3–0.5%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractLimonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractFreesia refracta extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Glutathione~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneLilium tigrinum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale extract~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractPrunus avium fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus mume flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Lauramide dea, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Bht, Disodium phosphate, Sodium carbonate, Parfum, Houttuynia cordata extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Gardenia florida flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Leonurus sibiricus flower/leaf/stem extract, Rose extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Tropolone, Citronellol, Linalool, Citrus limon fruit extract, Limonene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Freesia refracta extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Glutathione, Lilium tigrinum extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Prunus avium fruit extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract
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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.
| JULYMEPerfume Body Wash - 7 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | NARDAcne Clear Body Wash | The Body ShopStrawberry Shower Gel | Logically, SkinACNE Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $33.70 | $6.00 | $22.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Avobenzone | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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