Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4 + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Black Peppercorn Body Wash”
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.
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, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 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~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLaureth-4~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Parfum~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPiper nigrum seed oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~1.9–2.3%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~1.6–1.9%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateEthylhexyl salicylate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitral~0.4–0.65%
Citronellol~0.4–0.6%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCi 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14700~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4, Parfum, Piper nigrum seed oil, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citral, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium phytate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Ci 42090, Ci 14700
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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.
| Molton BrownBlack Peppercorn Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | CHANELGABRIELLE CHANEL Shower Gel | Laboratoire ACMSensitélial Ultra Rich Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $35.00 | $3.53−$31.47 | $98.50+$63.50 | $9.22−$25.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Vitamin E | Coco-Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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