Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Body

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Body

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleanse and Polish Body”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sucrose stearate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~7.7–11.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.6–5.4%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.2–3.3%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.55%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.6–5.4%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~7.7–11.6%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4–6%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.5–1.15%est.
Nigella sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acidMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~7.7–11.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Water~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~4–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Coco-glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Nigella sativa seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycerin~0.2–0.7%
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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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sucrose stearate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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P-anisic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Nigella sativa seed oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Limonene, Sucrose stearate, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide

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