Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Moisturising Refreshing Body Wash (Mini) 100ml

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Moisturising Refreshing Body Wash (Mini) 100ml

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Buy Kundal Honey Macadamia Pure Natural Moisturising Refreshing Body Wash , Korean Body Care”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.

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.

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%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~6.1–7.4%
Propylene glycol laurateEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.7–1.05%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%
Tea-cocoyl glutamateEffect: High~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 30 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.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Perilla frutescens leaf extractUsed as a fragrance for its mint-like smellHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Spiraea ulmaria flower extractMight have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~1.6–2%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.6–0.9%est.
Tea-cocoyl glutamate—Medium~0.55–0.85%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrationsMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Tremella fuciformis extractA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.4–0.6%est.
Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effectMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.5–0.75%est.
Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.3–0.55%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

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~6.1–7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glycerin~2.4–3%
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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Propylene glycol laurate~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Macadamia ternifolia seed extract~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Honey extract~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyquaternium-10~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Xanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Maltodextrin~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Camellia japonica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Allantoin~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Tea-cocoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers

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Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Angelica gigas root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Panax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

More about Panax ginseng root extract
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations

More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Portulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell

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Hypericum perforatum extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
Poria cocos extract~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract
Corchorus olitorius leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Sophora flavescens root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Tremella fuciformis extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Cichorium intybus root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance

More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
Zea mays silk extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Spirulina platensis extract~0.3–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

More about Spirulina platensis extract
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Centella asiatica extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

More about Ficus carica fruit extract
Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Hexadecene~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Hexadecene
Tetradecene~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Tetradecene
Sodium sulfate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Propylene glycol laurate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Macadamia ternifolia seed extract, Honey extract, Polyquaternium-10, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Allantoin, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Poria cocos extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Dipropylene glycol, Tremella fuciformis extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cichorium intybus root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Zea mays silk extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Sodium sulfate, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum

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