Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Fine Liquid Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4 + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Fiery Pink Pepper Fine Liquid 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 2 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~11–13%
- 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 ParfumPeg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~2.2–2.7%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilButylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- 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 glycolBenzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexyl salicylate~1.6–1.9%
- 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~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–0.95%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.7–1.05%
- 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~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateMyristyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSodium phytate~0.35–0.65%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractPropylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~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 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ci 15985~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Laureth-4, Parfum, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lauryl alcohol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Myristyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Ci 15985
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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 BrownFiery Pink Pepper Fine Liquid Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaNo Rinse Cleansing Water | La Roche-PosayCicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash | Jo Malone LondonWood Sage and Sea Salt Body and Hand Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | $6.37 | $5.29 | $55.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 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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- 4Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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