Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Tea-lauryl sulfate + 10 moreCan be harsh
“Whether you’re pouring it into your bath or using it as an indulgent shower crème, the Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Honey Bath transforms into a delicious, foamy lather.”
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.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside, tea-lauryl 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 7 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 laureth sulfate~9.2–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateTea-lauryl sulfate~5.6–6.8%
Lauramidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
Cocamide mea~2.7–3.3%
Parfum~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyquaternium-7~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-150 distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~1.2–1.5%
Ceteareth-12~1–1.3%
Decyl glucoside~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycol stearate~1–1.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPanthenol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Rice oil glycereth-8 esters~0.7–1.05%
Shea butter glycereth-8 esters~0.65–1%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.65–0.95%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideGlycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinBenzophenone-4~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Honey~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyHydrolyzed oat protein~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed oat proteinHydrolyzed rice protein~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateCitric acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPrunus amygdalus dulcis protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractHoney extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractMyristica fragrans extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 14700~0.15–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Tea-lauryl sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mea, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-150 distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Ceteareth-12, Decyl glucoside, Glycol stearate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Rice oil glycereth-8 esters, Shea butter glycereth-8 esters, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Disodium edta, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Benzophenone-4, Honey, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Citric acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Butylene glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Honey extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Unknown, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Ci 14700, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
| Laura MercierAmbre Vanille Honey BathYOUR PRODUCT | The Body ShopShea Shower Cream | Nivea JapanCream Care Body Wash Paris Rich Parfum | La Roche-PosayCrème lavante La Roche-Posay Lipikar Ap+ - Ecorecharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $9.22 | $20.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Lauryl Betaine | Lauric Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Aveeno Daily Moisturising Yogurt Vanilla Body WashNaturium The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Product summary
"Laura Mercier - Ambre Vanille Honey Bath" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.70% - 1.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.70% - 1.10% and glycerin 0.55% - 0.85%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 88.99$ in the United States and from 33.00£ up to 75.02£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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