Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Deeply cleanses and adds a bracing fragrance”
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, coco-glucoside.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLaureth-7 citrate~2.4–3%
Glycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCoco-glucoside~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSorbitan caprylate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylatePropylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexyl salicylate~0.9–1.1%
- 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 salicylateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePropanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePolyquaternium-7~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.55–0.8%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethanePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.3–0.6%
Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Laureth-7 citrate, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Coco-glucoside, Sorbitan caprylate, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Propanediol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Polyquaternium-7, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| Molton BrownCoastal Cypress and Sea Fennel Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaCream Soap Ginger Lemon | DoveLimited Edition Sugar Cookie Liquid Hand Wash | YardleyLuxurious Hand Soap English Lavender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $35.00 | $2.49−$32.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Lauric Acid | Glycol Stearate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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