Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4 + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Hand 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, Rosa multiflora fruit extract + 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~9.3–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLaureth-4~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Parfum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRheum rhabarbarum stalk extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa multiflora fruit extract~1.8–2.2%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~1.5–1.9%
- 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~1.4–1.7%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLauryl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
Myristyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexyl salicylate~0.65–0.95%
- 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 salicylateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.65–0.95%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.3–0.5%
Citral~0.25–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~0.3–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ci 17200~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4, Parfum, Rheum rhabarbarum stalk extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lauryl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbic acid, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Alcohol denat., Ci 17200, Unknown, Ci 19140, Unknown, Ci 42090, Unknown
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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 BrownDelicious Rhubarb & Rose Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | Jo Malone LondonWood Sage and Sea Salt Body and Hand Wash | La Roche-PosayCicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash | UriageDermatological Hand Wash Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | $54.94 | $5.35 | $18.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Panthenol | Glyceryl Oleate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 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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- 6Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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