Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Energised You Shower Gel”
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 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium 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~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycol distearate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLactic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLaureth-4~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Ppg-6~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide isomerate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Glycol distearate, Lactic acid, Laureth-4, Disodium edta, Ppg-6, Saccharide isomerate, Limonene, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| LynxEnergised You Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | SanexZero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | DoveMen Body Wash Skin Defence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 56% | 54% |
| Price | — | $1.53 | — | $2.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Poloxamer 124 | Bisabolol | Palmitic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 6
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